13 Dec 2017

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 with Nellis AFB, Creech AFB and the Nevada Test

11 Dec 2017

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 the holidays?  OPSEC is the process we use to

8 Dec 2017

57th WG earns 13th Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

For the thirteenth time in the 57th Wing’s history, and for the seventh consecutive two-year period, Air Force officials recently announced the wing, led by Brig. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt, 57th Wing commander as among the very best as it earned the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the period of June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2017.    The Air Force

21 Nov 2017

Local culinary art high school students bake cookies for Airmen

Forty students from the Northwest Career and Technical Academy, Culinary Arts program spread pre-Thanksgiving holiday cheer by baking and delivering 10,000 assorted cookies to Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases Airmen during their visit here on Nov. 17, 2017. The Culinary Arts program is a four year curriculum for approximately 300 high school

21 Nov 2017

Crosswinds Inn gives thanks

Members from the 99th Force Support Squadron's Crosswinds Dining Facility are busy preparing to serve hundreds of service members, civilians and retirees for their annual Thanksgiving lunch buffet Nov. 23 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.   The lunch buffet is open to all Department of Defense ID card holders and is free for Airmen on the meal

20 Nov 2017

328th WPS cyber course revs up weapons officer development

The U.S. Air Force Weapons School’s Cyberspace Warfare Operations Weapons Instructor Course (CWO WIC), under the 328th Weapon Squadron, may have had its start just five years ago, but the cadre is wasting no time in innovating its curriculum to advance tactics and accelerate development of future leaders. In keeping with U.S. Air Force Chief of

11 Nov 2017

Aviation Nation 2017 begins

The Nellis Air Force Base Aviation 2017 Air and Space Expo kicked off Veterans Day over clear Las Vegas skies.  The expo showcased numerous acts from past and present and provided the Southern Nevada community an opportunity to interact with Airmen over the weekend. This year’s event celebrates the U.S. Air Force’s 70th birthday with the theme of

7 Nov 2017

Nellis shows it is Vegas Strong

It takes a team to bring an idea to reality. A team that has creativity and a desire to show their love of our city, Las Vegas.

27 Oct 2017

RED HORSE construction improves Nellis flight line operations

The 820th RED HORSE Squadron completed five months of construction Oct. 25 on the flight line making Nellis Air Force Base flying operations more efficient.

26 Oct 2017

Nellis presents, real drones of genius

So, you just bought your first drone, and you're ready to go out to the desert and put your semester of film school to the test.