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July 9, 2025
505th Combat Training Group welcomes new commander

The U.S. Air Force’s 505th Combat Training Group, responsible for executing combat-focused command and control training and operational-level exercises, welcomed new leadership today as Col. Terry “Val” Hjerpe assumed command from Col. Robert “Slip” Smith during a formal change of command ceremony
June 27, 2025
Not all heroes wear uniforms: the service of military working dogs

One of Nellis’ four-legged defenders traded patrols for playtime as he entered a well-earned retirement. Military working dog Beny, an 8-year-old German shepherd, officially retired during a ceremony hosted by the 99th Security Forces Squadron, June 26, 2025.Beny’s journey mirrors that of hundreds
June 24, 2025
Cutting Edge: Nellis Opens Cyber Integration Lab

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Larry R. Broadwell, 16th Air Force deputy commander, cuts a ribbon during the Nellis Cyber Integration Lab ribbon-cutting ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 16, 2025. The facility equips U.S. forces with secure infrastructure to rehearse and integrate cyber
June 16, 2025
Beale C2 test detachment changes command

Lt. Col. William Singer assumed command of the 505th Test and Training Group, Detachment 1, during a change of command ceremony held June 6 at Beale Air Force Base, Calif.
June 16, 2025
Air Force DASH sprint pioneers human-machine teaming for faster battle management decisions

The Department of the Air Force took a bold step toward future command and control capabilities with the successful completion of its first Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming, or DASH, experiment, recently held at the Howard Hughes Operations Center, or H2O, in Las Vegas, Nev.
June 12, 2025
Hurlburt Joint Training and Operations Center dedication, ‘The House that Milt built’

In a long-anticipated ceremony filled with reflection, recognition, and gratitude, the 505th Combat Training Squadron officially dedicated the Joint Training and Operations Center, or JTOC, as fully operational capable during a ribbon cutting event held Tuesday, June 10.
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 29, 2025
Nellis Celebrates 75th Anniversary Renaming

Airmen and community members gathered at the Warrior Fitness Center for the unveiling of the new Nellis heritage panel during the 75th anniversary of the renaming of Nellis Air Force Base on May 20. The panel stands as a permanent tribute to 1st Lt. William Harrell Nellis, who was killed in action
May 19, 2025
Nelson takes command advanced C2 training squadron

The 705th Training Squadron welcomed a new commander Tuesday during a formal change of command ceremony as Lt. Col. Matthew “Blanks” Nelson succeeded Lt. Col. Ben “Dragon” Lee in leading one of the U.S. Air Force’s most influential advanced command and control training units.
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