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WASP Betty Wall Strohfus visits Nellis

Betty Wall Strohfus, a WWII Women Airforce Service Pilot, talks about her life and experiences as a WASP pilot with Airmen and family during a distinguished visit Sept. 27, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Strohfus was able to experience the changes Nellis AFB has gone through since she was stationed here when it was called the Las Vegas Army Airfield from 1943-44. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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WASP Betty Wall Strohfus visits Nellis

Betty Wall Strohfus, a WWII Women Airforce Service Pilot, talks about her life and experiences as a WASP pilot during a distinguished visit Sept. 27, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Strohfus was able to experience the changes Nellis AFB has gone through since she was stationed here when it was called the Las Vegas Army Airfield from 1943-44. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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WASP Betty Wall Strohfus visits Nellis

Col. Carol Yannarella, 99th Air Base Wing vice commander, presents the Diamondback Award to Betty Wall Strohfus, a WWII Women Airforce Service Pilot, during a distinguished visit Sept. 27, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Diamondback Award is awarded to Airmen who help keep the spirit of innovation alive. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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WASP Betty Wall Strohfus visits Nellis

Betty Wall Strohfus, a WWII Women Airforce Service Pilot, hugs Master Sgt. Gina Creel, U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds," commander support staff noncomissioned officer in charge , during a distinguished visit Sept. 27, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Strohfus was stationed at Las Vegas Army Air Field from 1943-44, and was one of 1,074 women who became certified WASP pilots during WWII. Las Vegas Army Air Field later was re-designated as Nellis AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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WASP Betty Wall Strohfus visits Nellis

Betty Wall Strohfus, a WWII Women Airforce Service Pilot, speaks with Tech. Sgt. Jake Richmond, U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", noncommissioned officer of community relations, during a distinguished visit Sept. 27, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Strohfus was stationed at Las Vegas Army Air Field from 1943-44, and was one of 1,074 women who became certified WASP pilots during WWII. Las Vegas Army Air Field later was re-designated as Nellis AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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WASP Betty Wall Strohfus visits Nellis

Betty Wall Strohfus, a WWII Women Airforce Service Pilot, watches a U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds," F-16 Fighting Falcon, take-off during a distinguished visit Sept. 27, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Strohfus visited the Thunderbird Hangar, the Air Traffic Control Tower, and spoke with Airmen about her experiences during her visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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WASP Betty Wall Strohfus visits Nellis

Betty Wall Strohfus, a WWII Women Airforce Service Pilot, and Mike Roberts, Strohfus' son, wave goodbye to U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds," pilots during a distinguished visit Sept. 27, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Strohfus visited the Thunderbird Hangar, the Air Traffic Control Tower, and spoke with Airmen about her experiences during her visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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WASP Betty Wall Strohfus visits Nellis

Betty Wall Strohfus, a WWII Women Airforce Service Pilot, and Julianne Reed, Strohfus' daughter, watch F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds," taxi during a distinguished visit Sept. 27, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Strohfus visited with female pilots and support personnel assigned to the Thunderbirds during her visit to Nellis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Nellis Airmen meet former Mr. Olympia

Tech. Sgt. Sharon Tyree, U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds," cable and antenna systems craftsman, watches as Jay Cutler, International Federation of Body Builders professional, signs her poster during the Jay's Mobile Mansion Tour, at the Exchange Oct. 1, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Cutler, a four-time Mr. Olympia, autographed posters and took pictures with Airmen during the visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Nellis helps Make-A-Wish come true

Georgios Kalevrosglou, Make-A-Wish recipient, sits inside a F-16 Fighting Falcon simulator cockpit as Staff Sgt. Jarid Watson, USAF Aerial Demonstration team "Thunderbirds" public affairs craftsman, explains the functions of control panel Sept. 20, 2012 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.The Make-A-Wish Foundation worked in partnership with Nellis to fulfill Kalevrosglou's wish to be around jets and the men and women who work with them. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Daniel Hughes)
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Nellis Airman excels at U.S. Naval Senior Enlisted Academy

Master Sgt. Nate Bettisworth, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds," receives honors from U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Charles Dassance, Navy Senior Enlisted Academy director, during the Naval Senior Enlisted Academy graduation Sept. 6, 2012, in Newport, R.I. Bettisworth was able to apply and get accepted into the Naval SEA with a letter of recomendation. In his class of 92 students, four were Air Force. (Courtesy Photo)
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Rape Aggression Defense System course empowers Airmen

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Evin Greensfelder, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron viper aircraft maintenance unit officer in charge, holds a pad for Staff Sgt. Sereese Davis, 99th Air Base Wing command post controller, while practicing defensive techniques during a R.A.D. Systems class Sept. 18, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Ten Airmen attended the three-day long course to become certified to teach the curriculum, designed to balance the needs of women to acquire self defense education in a short period of time.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Rape Aggression Defense System course empowers Airmen

Staff Sgt. Catherine Banks, 547th Intelligence Squadron operations intelligence craftsman, and Staff Sgt. Sereese Davis, 99th Air Base Wing command post controller, watch a simulated aggressor exercise during a Rape Aggression Defense Systems class Sept. 18, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Ten Airmen attended the three-day long course to become certified to teach the curriculum, designed to balance the needs of women to acquire self defense education in a short period of time.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Rape Aggression Defense System course empowers Airmen

Staff Sgt. Sereese Davis, 99th Air Base Wing command post controller, defends against Staff Sgt. Brandon Kilfoyle, 99th ABW chaplain assistant, during a Rape Aggression Defense Systems class Sept. 18, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. To become certified, 10 Airmen were evaluated in areas to include a practical test, written test, and a simulation exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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Wetzel Award

Wetzel Award winners take a group photo Sept. 20, 2012, at the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The award recognizes Nellis Airmen each quarter for their exceptional efforts towards the Air Force mission and for exhibiting the highest standards of professionalism beyond their normal work load. The Wetzel Award winners are Staff Sgt. Jessica Brede, Airman 1st Class Phillip Chan, Airman 1st Class Jaquanna Reese, and Airman 1st Class Caleb Prentice were joined by Col. James Coombes, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center mobilization assistant, Bruce Quinn, the Las Vegas Rotary Club's specialty planner, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Ellis, USAFWC command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Klintworth, 57th Wing command chief and Chief Master Sgt. Vincent Marler, 99th Air Base Wing command chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster)
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Nellis Airman excels at U.S. Naval Senior Enlisted Academy

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Nellis Says Farewell to Our Contracted Gate Guards

Ricky Warner, Chenega security contractor, checks Airman 1st Class Daniel Sipos', 823rd Rescue Squadron avionics maintenance, identification card at the main gate Sept. 25, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Warner was born on Nellis and grew up on the base. He served in the Army as an active duty reconnaissance scout from 2003-2006. He started working as a contracted gate guard in 2006 and was called back to duty in 2009 for a one-year deployment in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William P. Coleman)
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Nellis Says Farewell to Our Contracted Gate Guards

Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Norm Gante, Chenega security contractor, and Airman 1st Class Ruben Navarro, 99th Security Forces Squadron security forces journeyman, check identification credentials at the Beale Gate Sept. 25, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Gante along with all other contracted gate guards will hand over all responsibilities to 99th SFS starting October 1, 2012 when the contract ends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William P.Coleman)
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Nellis celebrates 65th birthday of the U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks at the Air Force Ball Sep. 22, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev. As the commander, Hostage is responsible for organizing, training, equipping and maintaining combat-ready forces for rapid deployment and employment while ensuring strategic air defense forces are ready to meet the challenges of peacetime air sovereignty and wartime defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)
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Nellis celebrates 65th birthday of the U.S. Air Force

U.S. Air Force Col. Gary Braun, 99th Dental Squadron commander, and Airman 1st Class Kelly Koch, 57th Maintenance Squadron munitions systems apprentice, cut the cake at the Air Force Ball celebrating the 65th anniversary of the United States Air Force Sep. 22, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev. The Air Force Ball is held annually to celebrate the Sep. 18, 1947 creation of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam)
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