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June 24, 2020
Nellis Airmen prep for AF Marathon

Coronavirus is still in the United States and mass gatherings remain an easy way to transmit the virus. In an effort to protect runners and reduce the spread of the virus, Airmen from across the country and around the globe will not be able to participate in the in-person running of the 2020 Air
June 10, 2020
Hidden heroes: AFE equips USAFWS

A pilot’s final option in the case of an emergency is to eject. The split second following that ejection and the canopy flying off is the difference between life and death. The pilot is launched out of the cockpit at more than 10 times their own weight and attention to detail is all that separates
June 8, 2020
Rain, shine or pandemic: 99th MDSS supports Team Nellis

Driving past a little girl holding her mom’s hand while clinching a doll, is nothing out of the ordinary. Taking a second glance, you realize everyone is wearing face masks and the little girl’s doll is no exception, it’s sporting one to match the fashionable outfit chosen for today. This surreal
June 5, 2020
First enlisted reservist graduates from new Weapons School course

History was made May 12 as the first enlisted reservist graduated from the 1C6 Space Warfighter Advanced Instructor Course (AIC) at the U.S. Air Force Weapons School on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
May 18, 2020
RED HORSE: heavy construction, self-sufficient, rapidly deployable force

To the unassuming eye, all that can be seen is dust and equipment energetically jetting around from one spot to the next.
April 14, 2020
COVID-19 Heroes: Nellis spouses provide support from a distance

As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts the structure of everyday life, military spouses have gone out of their way to provide stability and normalcy for each other.While Airmen maintain essential operations, Nellis spouses are sharing resources to maintain a sense of community and support across the
April 8, 2020
COVID-19 Heroes: FSS, community support agencies feed body, soul

As the world is learning to adjust to changes ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic, Nellis Airmen are also modifying approaches to accomplish the mission.
April 1, 2020
COVID-19 Heroes: Innovative Airmen help ‘shield’ from pandemic

The 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) started producing face shields March 30 to help the 99th Medical Group (MDG) combat COVID-19.
March 25, 2020
99 ABW units partner to improve network access for 17K personnel

Three 99th Air Base Wing units recently expedited the purchase of over 300 laptops, tablets and smartphones to provide improved telework capability for nearly 17,000 active-duty and civilian personnel assigned to Nellis and Creech Air Force bases.
March 20, 2020
99th MDG fights COVID-19

Staff Sgt. Juan Acuna, dental assistant assigned to the 99th Dental Squadron, hands out information sheets at the Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC) on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 20, 2020. MOMMC is postured to support the medical needs of the Nellis Air Force Base community.