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Weathering the weather

Master Sgt. Adam D'Anthony, 57th Operations Support Squadron airfield weather support NCO in charge, tests a AN/TMO-53, Tactical Meteorological Observation Set July 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Weather forecasters use this device at home-station and abroad to measure various weather movements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Tam)
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Weathering the weather

Master Sgt. Adam D'Anthony, 57th Operations Support Squadron airfield weather support NCO in charge, checks a Tactical Meteorological Set July 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The TMQ-53 measures wind speed, direction, temperature, dew point, atmospheric pressure, visibility and is utilized in deployed environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis)
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Weathering the weather

Master Sgt. Adam D'Anthony, 57th Operations Support Squadron airfield weather support NCO in charge, checks a AN/FMQ-19, Automatic Metrological Station, July 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The FMQ-19 is an automated weather observation device that provides 24-hour weather observations for the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis)
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Weathering the weather

Capt. Tyler West, 57th Operations Support Squadron weather flight commander, explains weather forecasters’ mission, July 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Weather forecasters are instrumental in providing warfighters with the most accurate mission execution forecast for not only the base, but the ranges as well. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis)
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Weathering the weather

Staff Sgt. Jarad Guerrero-Salinas, 57th Operations Support Squadron shift supervisor, and Master Sgt. Adam D'Anthony, 57th OSS airfield weather support NCO in charge, discuss a thunderstorm and its severity, July 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Weather forecasters are tasked with resource protection, which includes watches, warnings and advisories for the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis)
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Weathering the weather

Staff Sgt. Jarad Guerrero-Salinas, 57th Operations Support Squadron shift supervisor, observes a thunderstorm using a Gibson Ridge Radar, July 28, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Gibson Ridge Radars are used to predict possible thunderstorms, precipitation and how severe they are. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis)
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823rd MXS decreases aircraft maintenance time, saves AF money

Senior Airman William Georgen (left), 823rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural mainframe journeyman, and Staff Sgt. Nate Mainville, 823rd MXS aircraft structural mainframe craftsman, replace the structural strap on the tail pylon of an HH-60G Pave Hawk during an accelerated inspection phase, July 25, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Any manpower or materials needed to fix or replace any piece of equipment are readily available at the on-site sheet metal shop. Having the shop on site allows the squadron to set its own priorities as to what needs to be fixed first. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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823rd MXS decreases aircraft maintenance time, saves AF money

Senior Airman Ryan Wilkerson (right), 823rd Maintenance Squadron guidance and control specialist, supervises Airman 1st Class Joseph Stuart, 823rd MXS guidance and control specialist, as he makes adjustments on a piece of equipment for an HH-60G Pave Hawk during an accelerated inspection phase, July 25, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The goal of the accelerated inspection phase is to reduce the amount of time the helicopter is out of commission from 45 calendar days to 17 calendar days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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823rd MXS decreases aircraft maintenance time, saves AF money

Airman 1st Class Joseph Stuart, 823rd Maintenance Squadron guidance and control specialist, makes adjustments on a piece of equipment for an HH-60G Pave Hawk during an accelerated inspection phase, July 25, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 823rd MXS is currently working with Airmen from the 923rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., in an accelerated inspection phase. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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RED HORSE welcomes COMACC

Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, detonates 250 lbs. of explosives rigged by Airmen assigned to the 820th RED HORSE at the Area 11 rock quarry June 27, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. As part of their mission, RED HORSE Airmen train in various skills that enable the unit to remain self- sufficient in even the most austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz/released)
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RED HORSE welcomes COMACC

Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, arrives to meet with Airmen from the 820th RED HORSE during a visit June 27, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. During the visit, Hostage was briefed on various aspects of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz/released)
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Optometry clinic move completed

Senior Airman Nichelle Patterson, 99th Aerospace Medicine optometry technician, checks Maj. Ivy Madson’s, 99th AMDS optometry flight commander, eyes June 25, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 99th AMDS optometry clinic uses the Pentacam, a comprehensive eye scanner to detect if the patient has thin corneas and to determine if they are a good candidate for refractive surgery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Rachel Loftis)
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Optometry clinic move completed

(Left) Senior Airman Nichelle Patterson, 99th Aerospace Medicine optometry technician, and Senior Airman Cody Egdorf, 99th AMDS optometry technician, check in patients on June 24, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 99th AMDS optometry clinic moved to building 340 June 12, 2014 to be closer to other 99th AMDS flights and to be more convenient for customers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Rachel Loftis)
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Mobile maintenance keeps you driving

Staff Sgt. Francisco Macatol, 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron customer service technician, replaces a battery on a telephone maintenance truck June 17, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 99th LRS vehicle management flight customer service section receives an average of 15 calls per day and has a 50 mile radius of responsibility from Nellis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Tam)
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Mobile maintenance keeps you driving

Staff Sgt. Francisco Macatol, 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron customer service technician, replaces a tire on a 4K forklift June 17, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 99th LRS vehicle management flight customer service section can provide mobile maintenance to customers with repairs on vehicles that are unable to drive or unable to be brought in for maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Tam)
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Nellis graduates newest physician assistants

U.S. Air Force Col. Guillermo Tellez, 99th Medical Group commander, delivers closing remarks at the Interservice Physician Assistant Program graduation at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center, June 6, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The IPAP consists of two phases. The first phase provides 64 weeks of classroom and labratory instruction for the student during which they receive over 100 college credit hours. The second phase consists of clinical training lasting 52 weeks and more than 2500 hours of clinical experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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Nellis graduates newest physician assistants

U.S Air Force 1st Lt. Kevin Stuessy (left), and 1st Lt. Christopher Gomez, Interservice Physician Assistant Program students, enter at the beginning of their graduation ceremony at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center, June 6, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Graduates of the IPAP are commissioned as First Lieutenants, if they are not already officers, and receive a Master Physician Assistant Studies diploma from the program’s affiliate, the University of Nebraska Medicine Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)
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820th RHS constructs new fire station

Airmen from the 820th RED HORSE work on a cement walkway May 15, 2014 at Nellis Air Force Base. The new fire station for housing is planned to be complete July 1 and is going to be operational by July 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jake Carter)
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820th RHS constructs new fire station

Airman 1st Class Kile Wagener, 820th RED HORSE electrical systems apprentice, works on electrical wires May 15 at Nellis Air Force Base. RED HORSE has been designing and building the new housing area fire station since 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jake Carter)
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(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jason Couillard)

Airman 1st Class Joshua Buchanan and Senior Airman Nathan Lange, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technicians, press copper fittings for the distribution system of a new 20 ton chiller. According to the Energy.gov website, an air conditioners filters, coils and fins require regular maintenance for the unit to function efficiently throughout its years of service. Neglecting necessary maintenance ensures a steady decline in air conditioning performance while energy use steadily increases.
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