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Nellis Air Force Base

Oct. 5, 2018
NTTR conducts emergency evacuation exercise

The Nevada Test and Training Range headquarters personnel performed their annual emergency evacuation exercise Oct. 4 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Sept. 28, 2018
POW/MIA day commemorated at Nellis

The National Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Recognition ceremony was held at 8 a.m., Sept. 21 in Freedom Park, here.National POW/MIA Day is observed on the third Friday of every September to remember service members who were captured during battle or who are still unaccounted for to this day.
Sept. 24, 2018
Nellis K-9 unit conducts live-fire training

99th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers conducted a live-fire exercise September 19 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Sept. 20, 2018
Ceremonial guardsmen ‘honor with dignity’

The mission of the Nellis Honor Guard is to represent the Air Force in a variety of ceremonial functions in Southern Nevada, California, Arizona and Utah. They are responsible for rendering military honors for funeral services and various Air Force ceremonies as well as provide their services at
Sept. 7, 2018
Mike Pence: ‘Humbled’ to return to Nellis AFB

Vice President Mike Pence left the humidity of the East to travel to the dry desert temperatures of the West for a morale visit with Nellis Airmen Sept. 7.
Sept. 7, 2018
99th MDG: Backbone of DoD spine surgery

The 99th Medical Group successfully completed its first set of orthopedic spine surgeries after bringing two highly-specialized spine surgeons to the unit August 20.
Aug. 24, 2018
USAF Warfare Center: Developing tomorrow’s leaders today

The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC) concluded its first Tech. Sergeant Week/Warrior Stripe Program August 17 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.The two-week course brought together 40 Warfare Center NCOs to provide an avenue for them to develop as military and professional leaders.
Aug. 21, 2018
Avionics tech awarded President’s Hundred tab after shooting perfect score

While sitting on the couch watching television or doing school work a staff sergeant leaves an unloaded pistol sitting on his desk. He doesn’t have it there for protection, but for whenever he is in need of a mental break.
Aug. 20, 2018
Airmen of Lightning AMU; the forefront of readiness

The F-35A Lightning II fighter jet is not only the newest addition to the Air Force’s arsenal of aircraft, but it is also one of its most advanced. With its improved stealth, avionics and logistical support, the aircraft can enter enemy radar, accomplish its mission and leave the hostile area
Aug. 15, 2018
Nellis opens two lactation rooms for breastfeeding moms

Nellis Air Force Base opened two private lactation rooms for nursing mothers.