Nellis Air Force Base

MEDIA CENTER

All media queries and requests for interviews must be coordinated through the 57th Wing Public Affairs office. You may email or call Public Affairs at 702-652-2750. Download the media application form here: American Media or Foreign Media. Media application forms should be sent to the Public Affairs office no earlier than 90 days and no later than 30 days prior to the event.

Oct. 31, 2022
Sloan Lane closing Nov. 19

Nellis Air Force Base, in close coordination with Clark County, is closing the intersection at Sloan Lane and Las Vegas Boulevard effective November 19, 2022.“The safety of the Nellis AFB populace and its neighbors is paramount, which led to the decision to close the intersection” said Col. Joshua
July 7, 2022
Nellis Hosts Red Flag 22-3 between July 9 and 29

Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the Air Force conducts Red Flag 22-3 from July 9 to 29.
March 3, 2022
Red Flag 22-2 underway between March 4 and 18

Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the Air Force conducts Red Flag 22-2 from March 4 - 18.
Feb. 22, 2022
Intergovernmental Executive Committee to Hold Meeting Feb 25

The Intergovernmental Executive Committee was established by the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the purposes of exchanging views, information and advice relating to the management of the natural and cultural resources of the lands withdrawn and reserved by this section, and
Jan. 21, 2022
Red Flag 22-1 underway between Jan. 24 and Feb. 11

Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the Air Force conducts Red Flag 22-1 from Jan. 24 to Feb. 11.
July 29, 2021
Nellis Air Force Base Updates COVID-19 Guidelines

In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) guidelines, Nellis AFB has increased their health protection condition to HPCON B+ effective July 29.
July 15, 2021
Red Flag 21-3 to be held July 19 to Aug 6

Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the Air Force conducts Red Flag 21-3 from July 19 to August 6.Nearly 100 aircraft are scheduled to depart Nellis twice a day and may remain in the air for up to five hours during Red Flag. There will be night launches as
June 15, 2021
USAF Warfare Center welcomes new commander

Maj. Gen. Case Cunningham will assume command of the United States Air Force Warfare Center from Maj. Gen. Charles Corcoran during a change of command ceremony at 9 a.m. June 18, 2021, in the Nellis AFB Thunderbird Hangar.
May 24, 2021
Contracted Aircraft from Nellis AFB Crashes

A contracted-aircraft that took off from Nellis Air Force Base crashed at approximately 2:30 p.m. May 24 outside the southern edge of the base.
March 5, 2021
Noise Advisory: Red Flag 21-2 to be held Mar. 8 – 19

Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the Air Force conducts Red Flag 21-2 from Mar. 8 to 19.