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Jan. 22, 2026
WEPTAC 2026 sharpens tactics for future conflict

Air Combat Command recently hosted Weapons and Tactics Conference 2026 here, an annual, two-week event where Airmen from across the force gather to identify and solve the most pressing tactical challenges.The conference, more commonly known as WEPTAC, is the Air Force’s premier forum for developing
Jan. 22, 2026
ACC hosts C2 Summit to forge warfighter-driven solutions for the future fight

Air Combat Command hosted its annual Command and Control Summit, Jan. 12-13, bringing senior leaders together from across the joint and coalition forces to accelerate the development of warfighter-driven solutions for the future of multi-domain operations.More than 190 participants gathered for the
Dec. 19, 2025
Strike AMU: sortie generation

U.S. Airman assigned to the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), inspected and maintained multiple F-15E Strike Eagles at Nellis Air Force Base Nevada on Dec. 3. The 757th AMXS provides agile, mission-ready maintenance that ensures aircraft’s swift recovery and rapid turnaround through
Dec. 17, 2025
Capstone 2025: Advancing AI for C2, dynamic targeting, coalition integration

The Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, or ShOC-N, concluded its 2025 Experimentation Series with Capstone 2025, a pivotal event designed to enhance joint and coalition interoperability and accelerate progress in command-and-control modernization. As the culminating event of a series of rigorous
Dec. 15, 2025
Nellis AFB leadership serve Airmen on Thanksgiving

U.S. Air Force leadership serve Airmen a Thanksgiving meal at the Crosswinds Dining Facility at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 27, 2025. Every Thanksgiving, leadership serve meals to service members, veterans and their families to boost morale and show appreciation. (U.S. Air Force photo by
Aug. 5, 2025
BE 25-3 kicks off final phase in USAF’s first-in-a-generation DLE

The U.S. Air Force kicked off Bamboo Eagle 25-3— Air Combat Command’s premier advanced training exercise designed to enhance multi-domain combat readiness and agility in a contested environment.
July 9, 2025
505th Combat Training Group welcomes new commander

The U.S. Air Force’s 505th Combat Training Group, responsible for executing combat-focused command and control training and operational-level exercises, welcomed new leadership today as Col. Terry “Val” Hjerpe assumed command from Col. Robert “Slip” Smith during a formal change of command ceremony
May 29, 2025
Nellis Celebrates 75th Anniversary Renaming

Airmen and community members gathered at the Warrior Fitness Center for the unveiling of the new Nellis heritage panel during the 75th anniversary of the renaming of Nellis Air Force Base on May 20. The panel stands as a permanent tribute to 1st Lt. William Harrell Nellis, who was killed in action
May 1, 2025
Capt. Joel Gentz Memorial Sent from Nellis to Kirtland AFB

Airmen from the 58th RQS and the 79th RQS worked together to safely deliver the Gentz memorial to Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.
April 22, 2025
2025 First Quarter Weapons Standardization Load Crew Competition

Teams from the 57th, 757th, and 857th Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons competed in the 1st Quarter Load Crew Competition Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 18, 2025.