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May 5, 2021
Celebrating 80 years of elite simulated warfighter training

From wooden rifles to virtual reality, Nellis Air Force Base has used simulation to train warfighters for decades. Today, Nellis Airmen can step inside the new Virtual Test and Training Center, which uses advanced computer-generated models to simulate in-flight combat. On the contrary, during World
April 15, 2021
Nellis Defenders ramp up training

The 99th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) continues to modify and advance its training to prepare for potential threats and effectively protect Nellis and its neighboring communities.
April 14, 2021
Nellis AFB is ‘centerpiece’ for Air Force modernization

Warfighters at Nellis Air Force Base are helping the United States Air Force build a more integrated and lethal force through Advanced Battle Management System development, the Air Force’s network solution to enable rapid decision-making that powers Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2).“A
March 17, 2021
NATO AWACS provides ‘eyes in the sky’ during Red Flag 21-2 at Nellis

Service members from seven NATO member nations are at Nellis, supporting Red Flag 21-2 to test and sharpen their abilities in countering threats while building a cohesive protocol for real-world events.
March 8, 2021
Test like we fight: ‘Orange Flag’, ‘Black Flag’ collaborate to accelerate change

Orange Flag, the large force test event carried out three times annually by Air Force Test Center’s 412th Test Wing, combined with the 53rd Wing’s Black Flag, bringing a first for the test community March 2-4.
March 8, 2021
Nellis beneficiaries 75 and older can begin signing up for COVID-19 vaccines

As vaccines continue to be delivered to Nellis Air Force Base, medical professionals are preparing to move into the next phase of distribution.
March 8, 2021
Red Flag 21-2 underway at Nellis

The 57th Wing’s 414th Combat Training Squadron (CTS) conducts Red Flag exercises to provide mission commanders, maintenance personnel, ground controllers, and air, space and cyber operators the opportunity to experience realistic combat scenarios in preparation for future warfare.
March 3, 2021
99th Air Base Wing celebrates 2020 MVPs at Annual Awards

The 99th Air Base Wing held a ceremony Feb. 26, 2021, to recognize Airmen – civilian, enlisted and officers, who represented the best of the 99th ABW as “2020 MVPs” for their annual awards.
Feb. 19, 2021
57th Wing recognizes 2020 annual award winners

A ceremony was held Feb. 19, 2021, to recognize Airmen -- civilian, enlisted and officers, who have demonstrated the meaning of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do.57th Wing 2020 Annual Awards Winners:Field Grade Officer: Maj. Evan CummingsCompany Grade Officer: Capt.
Feb. 19, 2021
Nellis hosts virtual COVID-19 Town Hall

New COVID-19 guidelines, the coronavirus vaccine and the road map to recovery were topics covered by Nellis leadership and medical professionals during the COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall, Feb. 17.Col. Todd Dyer, 99th Air Base Wing (ABW) commander, and Col. Linda Hagemann, 99th Medical Group (MDG) deputy