Nov. 13, 2019 F-35 Demo Team to take first flight in Las Vegas air show This year, don’t miss the F-35 Lightning II Demonstration Team, which is performing for the first time in Las Vegas and are teaming with the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Bolt Aircraft Maintenance Unit to fly Nellis-based F-35 aircraft.
Oct. 16, 2019 Air Force observes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month The awareness month is a collaborative effort between the Department of Defense, along with the Department of Homeland Security and its public and private partners. It is up to the total force to stay vigilant, keep learning and be ready for any potential cyber threat.
July 12, 2019 Airman’s Medal awarded to Nellis Defender for heroic actions at Route 91 shooting General Mike Holmes, commander Air Combat Command, awarded the Airman’s Medal during a ceremony July 12 to a 99th Security Forces Squadron Defender who exhibited heroism during the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting Oct. 1, 2017 in Las Vegas.
March 8, 2019 64th AGRS prepare for Red Flag 19-2 The 64th Aggressors Squadron (AGRS) at Nellis is a team of Airmen whose primary mission is to fly against the combat air forces, joint and allied aircrews preparing them for tomorrow’s engagements.
Jan. 4, 2019 U-2 enhances Weapons School capstone experience A U-2 traveled to Nellis to enhance the learning environment for U.S. Air Force Weapons School pilots entering their Weapons School Integration, a series of complex, large-force employment missions that served as the capstone portion of their course.
Dec. 18, 2018 Air Force Space Command increasing combat readiness as enlisted space operators head to advanced instructor course Two dynamic units, each with a legacy of advancement, recently came together to make space and education history. Air Force Space Command and the Air Force Weapons School joined forces to make history by holding the first-ever selection board for the emerging 1C6 Space Warfighter Advanced Instructor
Dec. 13, 2018 Without 757th AMXS, WSINT isn’t Across the Nellis flightline, maintainers assigned to the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) participated alongside their pilots during the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Integration (WSINT).
Dec. 10, 2018 Nellis welcomes Pearl Harbor Survivor on Pearl Harbor Day Ed Hall, Pearl Harbor survivor, celebrated National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Dec. 7 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Nov. 21, 2018 Climber visits 66th RQS after harrowing rescue One month after his life flight rescue from Zion National Park, Daniel Cottam visited his rescuers at the 66th Rescue Squadron Nov. 16 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
Nov. 20, 2018 Gunsmoke returns to Nellis with a twist Pilots and maintainers assigned to various flying squadrons throughout Nellis Air Force Base competed Nov. 15 in a Gunsmoke Competition held on the flightline and Nevada Test and Training Range.