News - Tag Nellis Air Force Base

Oct. 6, 2017
57th MXG hosts 3rd quarter load crew competition

Multiple squadrons from the 57th Maintenance Group participated in a load crew competition Oct. 6 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
Oct. 6, 2017
Nellis spouses bring healing to Vegas community

In the five days since the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting, the Nellis Air Force Base and Las Vegas communities have found strength in unified actions to rebuild hope.
Oct. 5, 2017
Responding to Airmen who responded: Nellis Disaster Mental Health team activates after Las Vegas shooting

“When people go through traumatic experiences, often times we call them heroes, but it’s common for them to never see it that way,” said Maj. Kimberly Lane, 99th Medical Operations Squadron clinic social worker.
Oct. 4, 2017
Nellis surgeons, UMC combine efforts to treat Las Vegas shooting victims

Four general and three resident surgeons assigned to the 99 MDG, responded to the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada to help treat patients injured during the largest single shooter massacre in modern U.S. history.
Sept. 27, 2017
USAFWS superintendent symposium fast-forwards Airmen development

The Weapons School held its first symposium for squadron superintendents in 2016. The impetus for that symposium stemmed from other leadership initiatives the Weapons School has implemented to target the professional development of its personnel. It was successful but limited to Weapons School
Sept. 11, 2017
Nellis to support Hurricane Irma rescue operations in Florida

In midafternoon Sept. 8, the 66th Rescue Squadron and 823rd Maintenance Squadron assigned to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada received a call from the U.S. Northern Command to ready teams to support FEMA search and rescue efforts in the Florida Keys following the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, which
Aug. 24, 2017
Building bonds with man’s best friend

In a small building near the outskirts of base resides one of the Air Force’s most unique assets: military working dogs.
Aug. 23, 2017
AFwerX Vegas opens new doors to innovation

The men and women of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center will once again be on the leading edge of testing, tactics, and training innovation, establishing the force’s most ambitious knowledge outreach program to date. Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced the launch of AFwerX during
July 28, 2017
High Spirits: B-2 maintainers fuel global reach

Its 172-foot wingspan is interrupted only by the placement of four engines, each capable of providing 17,300 pounds of thrust to get a two man crew from point A to B. On a regular day, A is Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri; B could be on the other side of the globe. It travels at high subsonic
July 27, 2017
F-35A, F-35B integrate at Red Flag

The U.S. Air Force's 33rd Fighter Wing and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 are participating in the first combat exercise with Air Force F-35As and Marine Corps F-35Bs operating simultaneously during Red Flag 17-3.