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Feb. 3, 2021
KC-135 Stratotankers; fueling the fight

Tasked with refueling these aircraft is an integrated team from the 906th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS), Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and the 91st ARS, MacDill AFB, Florida, and their KC-135 Stratotankers.
Jan. 29, 2021
Joint training forges winning warfighters

The 414th Combat Training Squadron Red Flag exercises provide the U.S. Air Force, partners and international allies the opportunity to experience realistic combat scenarios to prepare for future warfare. It ensures combat forces are ready to win future conflicts by building partnerships and
Jan. 25, 2021
Red Flag 21-1 kicks off at Nellis

Southern Nevada residents may notice an increase in military aircraft activity from Jan. 25 through Feb. 12 as Nellis begins Red Flag 21-1, one of the U.S. Air Force’s largest combat training exercises.
Jan. 19, 2021
2021 C2 Summit Enhances Air Force Contribution to Joint All-Domain Command and Control

The Air Force’s annual Command and Control (C2) Summit was held at Nellis Air Force Base Jan. 12-13, 2021. Led by Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, it highlighted joint cooperation as leaders worked to modernize and standardize the processes for Joint All-Domain Command and Control
Dec. 22, 2020
Community gives to military families through Operation Warm Heart

Members of the First Sergeant’s Association assigned to Creech and Nellis Air Force bases teamed up to conduct an Operation Warm Heart event for Airmen and their families.
Dec. 15, 2020
gatewayONE and attritableONE test moves joint force one step closer to “IoT.mil,” demonstrates F-22, F-35 first secure bi-directional data sharing

This test was the latest demonstration of the transformative warfighting impact of the open architecture underpinning the Advanced Battle Management System.
Dec. 11, 2020
U.S. Navy supports Weapons School Integration

A U.S. Navy Airman assigned to Airborne Command & Control Squadron at Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California, performs hand signals in an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft during Weapons School Integration at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 1, 2020. The U.S. Air Force Weapons School teaches
Dec. 11, 2020
Nellis celebrates newest U.S. Air Force Weapons School grads

Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, addresses graduates during the U.S. Air Force Weapons School graduation at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 10, 2020. Harrigian graduated from the USAFWS in 1995 and today is responsible for the air and missile
Nov. 18, 2020
12th Combat Training Squadron supports joint air-to-ground operations

The 12th CTS, a geographically separated unit (GSU) of the 57th Operations Group at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, supports the U.S. Army National Training Center (NTC), where Fort Irwin trains Airmen and Soldiers to control, sustain and integrate in a realistic battle environment in order to
Nov. 14, 2020
Weather Airmen forecast combat missions

A 12th Combat Training Squadron (CTS) patch rests on the arm of a U.S. Air Force Airman, reflected on the side view mirror of a Humvee during Green Flag West 21-02, at Fort Irwin Army Base, California, Nov. 12, 2020. The 12th CTS readies tactical air control parties, weather teams and brigade combat