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.

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.
Jan. 22, 2021
Noise Advisory: Red Flag 21-1 to be held Jan. 25 – Feb. 12

Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the Air Force conducts Red Flag 21-1 from Jan. 25 to Feb. 12.
March 5, 2020
Red Flag 20-2 noise advisory

Red Flag 20-2 to be held March 6 – 20
Jan. 24, 2020
Red Flag 20-1 noise advisory

Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the Air Force conducts Red Flag 20-1 from January 27 to February 14.
March 8, 2019
Red Flag 19-2 noise advisory

Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the U.S. Air Force conducts Red Flag 19-2 from March 9-22.
Jan. 29, 2019
Red Flag 19-1 noise advisory

Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the Air Force conducts Red Flag 19-1 from Jan. 26 to Feb. 15.
July 18, 2018
Red Flag 18-3 noise advisory

Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the Air Force conducts Red Flag 18-3 from July 23rd to August 3rd.
July 10, 2017
USAF Warfare Center welcomes new commander, VanHerck transitions to Pentagon

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. – Maj. Gen. Peter E. Gersten will assume the command and responsibilities of the United States Air Force Warfare Center from Maj. Gen. Glen D. VanHerck during a change of command ceremony at 9 a.m. July 13, 2017, at the Thunderbird Hangar here. The mission of the USAFWC
May 15, 2017
Aviation Nation 2017 showcases “Breaking Barriers” Nov.11,12

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. – Nellis Air Force Base is proud to present Aviation Nation 2017 on Nov. 11 and 12. The event is Air Combat Command’s closing celebration for the United States Air Force’s 70th Birthday. “We are excited to host the culminating event for Air Combat Command,” said Brig.
Aug. 19, 2016
HH-60 MISHAP AT NEVADA TRAINING RANGE

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron, a 23d Wing geographically separated unit located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., was involved in a mishap Thursday evening, during routine training at Nevada Test and Training Range.The four aircrew