News - Tag Nellis Air Force Base

July 11, 2024
NTTR Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Col. Dane Gehrmann, Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) commander, delivers a speech during the NTTR change of command ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 13, 2024. As commander, he oversees a 2.9 million acre range and 12,000 square miles of airspace that make up the
June 17, 2024
Recover, re-fuel, re-frag, launch: Multi-Capable Airmen test abilities at ACE exercise

With heat striations rising off the tarmac in the hot Nevada sun, a group of 419th Fighter Wing reservists briskly marched single file across the flightline. Ahead of them, against the backdrop of red mountains, a KC-46A Pegasus tanker sat ready to carry them and their equipment into the air during
June 5, 2024
Nellis Airman receives Distinguished Flying Cross

U.S. Air Force Maj. Shannon Diffley, the 99th Inpatient Operations Squadron critical care unit flight commander, delivers a speech during a ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 3, 2024. Diffley distinguished herself by extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while
June 3, 2024
Finney takes command of the ShOC

The 805th Combat Training Squadron hosted a squadron change of command ceremony on the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis operations floor at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 31.
May 22, 2024
Nellis dedicates headquarters building to retired Gen. John P. Jumper

Nellis Air Force Base dedicated its headquarters building to retired U.S. Air Force Gen. John P. Jumper in a ceremony on May 18, honoring his exemplary service and lasting contributions to the Air Force.
April 26, 2024
Nellis Air Force Base Load Competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen observe a load crew of the first quarter competition in front of an F-35A Lightning II at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 12, 2024. The load competition is a competitive exhibition where weapons load crews ensure aircraft readiness and adeptly handle munitions while racing
April 24, 2024
Chief Master Sergeant recognition ceremony 2024

Nellis and Creech Air Force Base’s current and newest chief master sergeants pose for a group photo during the chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 20, 2024. The rank of chief master sergeant is the ninth and highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force.
April 15, 2024
AFRL-developed physiological monitoring system undergoes flight tests

An Air Force Research Laboratory-developed physiological monitoring system for pilots completed a series of F-16 flight tests March 4-17, 2024, at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, or TPS, at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The 422d Test and Evaluation Squadron also completed flight tests on
March 21, 2024
Royal Netherlands Air Force participate in Red Flag-Nellis 24-2

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. and Dutch F-35 Lightning IIs flew missions together on the eastern flank to protect NATO airspace.
March 18, 2024
Royal Netherlands Air Force airmen visit Fuels Management Flight Red Flag-Nellis 24-2

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Glen Foster, a Fuels Facilities Supervisor assigned to the 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron (center), shows Royal Netherland Air Force airmen various methods on how to monitor fuel tank levels during Red Flag-Nellis 24-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 11, 2024.