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Dec. 11, 2025
Airman wrestles toward opportunity, Air Force opens door to the mat

For Airman 1st Class Taylor Vasquez, a personnel specialist assigned to the 99th Force Support Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, wrestling has been more than a sport; it’s been a way of life for the past 14 years. Now, just over a year into his Air Force career, he’s preparing to step onto the mats
Dec. 10, 2025
Service, Strength and Sport: Senior Airman Greenlee’s Path to Olympic Ambitions

From small-town Texas sports fields to internationally competing in the U.S. Air Force rugby team, Senior Airman Makenna Greenlee, 99th Force Support Squadron food services journeyman, has carried her passion for athletics into every chapter of her life. Just as she supports her teammates on the
Dec. 10, 2025
Defining Air Force excellence: Senior Airman Djezzar leads with languages and exemplary professionalism

With a broad international background and advanced education, Senior Airman Amal Djezzar joined the U.S. Air Force to serve with a unique cultural perspective.Born and raised in Algeria, Djezzar speaks Arabic, French and Berber. She holds a bachelor’s degree in banking, specializing in finance, from
Sept. 9, 2025
Allies unite in tactical and operational C2 during Bamboo Eagle 25-3

Bamboo Eagle 25-3 united U.S. and allied forces across multiple continents to practice tactical and operational command and control in a contested environment. Led by the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, the exercise tested joint and coalition responses to complex short-notice threats, sharpening
Aug. 28, 2025
Epperson takes charge of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center

Brigadier Gen. David C. Epperson took command of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center from Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi during a change of command ceremony Aug. 28 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.General Adrian L. Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, presided over the event.Niemi assumed command
Aug. 20, 2025
SF-WTIC graduates forge tactical excellence at Nellis

Class 25-A of the Security Forces Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course, or SF-WTIC, graduated Aug. 8 at Nellis Air Force Base after 18 weeks of rigorous training designed to produce expert tacticians and integrators for the Security Forces career field.SF-WTIC develops weapons and tactics
Aug. 15, 2025
AMMOS: Sharpening the edge of combat logistics

Since 2003, the Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operations School, or AMMOS, has provided graduate-level education to equip Airmen with the skills to solve complex sortie generation issues, maintain aircraft fleet health and enhance unit readiness.Located at Nellis Air Force Base, AMMOS is
June 3, 2025
Airmen participate in 24-hour TACP memorial run honoring fallen heroes

Airmen came together for a continuous 24-hour Tactical Air Control Party memorial run at the Warrior Fitness Center outdoor track on Nellis, May 15 and 16, honoring TACP Airmen who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
May 28, 2025
Fueling the force: Nellis first in the Air Force to approve food trucks in munitions areas

Food trucks began serving the geographically separated areas of Nellis Air Force Base on Feb. 24, filling a void in dining options for munitions and maintenance Airmen.After months of coordination between 57th Wing leadership, weapons safety experts, legal advisors and the Army and Air Force
May 9, 2025
Beach Rescue to Ranger Tab: Journey of an Airman Leader

“I saw a life on the line and did what needed to be done.”Before he earned the coveted Ranger tab, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trevor Thrasher-an aerospace medical technician at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, was ankle-deep in red-flag surf near his hometown of San Clemente, California, unaware