USAFWC & NELLIS News

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • NAFB host annual tribal meeting

    The 99th Civil Engineer Squadron Installation Management Flight along with Nellis Air Force Base senior leadership hosted the annual Native American Tribal meeting at the Club on Nov. 28. This year commemorates the 21st year of government to government partnership with 17 tribes with ancestral ties

  • Holiday season operational security

    Holiday vacation time is upon us, and many of us will be leaving the area. With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, sometimes we forget about common sense security practices. It is important to remember to practice good family Operational Security (OPSEC). What does OPSEC have to do with

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