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May 9, 2018
Three teams of Airmen battle in Cupcake Wars

The 99th Force Support Squadron hosted a Cupcake Wars event May 2 at the Crosswinds Dining Facility on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The teams competing were given one hour and 30 minutes to produce three cupcakes: a specialty cupcake, a secret ingredient cupcake and a Marvel-themed cupcake.
May 3, 2018
Raiders announce draft picks at Nellis AFB

The Oakland Raiders announced their day three draft selections April 28 from the Thunderbirds Hangar on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
April 18, 2018
Artificial intelligence proves beneficial for ISR data interpretation

The 526th Intelligence Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada recently hosted an Artificial Intelligence and Design Thinking seminar at AFWERX Vegas. Event Guest Speaker Chief Master Sgt. Ian, superintendent of the 9th Intelligence Squadron at Beale AFB, California, introduced more than 100
April 17, 2018
Weapons loaders compete in quarterly load crew competition

Airmen from the 57th Maintenance Group and 389th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron out of Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, competed in a quarterly load crew competition April 13 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
April 13, 2018
Protecting Our People, Protects Our Mission

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - Each April, Department of Defense communities observe Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Activities throughout month offer an opportunity to improve outreach and support to victims while also expanding prevention efforts. This year’s theme is “Protecting
March 16, 2018
24th TASS activates, focuses on close air support

The 24th Tactical Air Support Squadron activated March 2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The 24th TASS is an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet squadron whose primary function is training, supporting and performing close air support. “Starting up a new squadron is a unique situation because we can
Feb. 14, 2018
Flag Day strengthens camaraderie among Red Flag 18-1 participants

Red Flag 18-1 paused flying operations Feb. 9 to strengthen camaraderie between the U.S. and coalition combat air forces through a day of briefings and educational engagement at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Jan. 12, 2018
First AFWERX storefront opens in Las Vegas

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, along with guest of honor Vice President Mike Pence as well as the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein, opened the AFWERX-Vegas storefront Jan. 11 at the Howard Hughes Center in Las Vegas.
Jan. 11, 2018
Vice President Mike Pence visits Nellis AFB

Vice President Mike Pence made his way to Las Vegas Jan. 11 to attend the grand opening of the first AFWERX facility and visit the men and women of Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Dec. 14, 2017
Local community spreads holiday cheer for base dormitory residents

It’s beginning to feel a lot like the holiday season at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. On Dec. 13, more than 800 Nellis and Creech AFB dormitory residents came home to a plate of freshly baked holiday cookies. The Nellis Area Spouses Club organized this year’s cookie drive to ensure Airmen living