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Nellis Air Force Base

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.
April 17, 2025
Aviation Nation 2025

Aviation Nation 2025 offered a glimpse into the dedication and sacrifice of Airmen, fostering public pride and appreciation for the vital role of air power in safeguarding the nation, April 5-6, 2025, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Through aerial demonstrations, Aviation Nation served as an
April 17, 2025
88th TES pararescuemen aerial demonstration at Aviation Nation Air Show 2025

Pararescueman from the 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron jumped from an HH-60W Jolly Green II for a Combat Arms Demonstration (CAD) during the Aviation Nation Air Show 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 5, 2025.
March 12, 2025
Red Flag-Nellis 25-2: Testing the edge of airpower through interoperability

The skies above Nevada will roar as Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 kicks off, welcoming 1500 participants from 15 units representing the U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, United Arab Emirates Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force, and the Turkish Air Force. As lead wing, the 552nd Air Control Wing from Tinker Air
Feb. 15, 2025
Bamboo Eagle 25-1 tests forces in a combat representative environment

The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center recently wrapped up Bamboo Eagle 25-1, concluding a series of coordinated operations that involved more than 10,000 personnel from multiple Air Force major commands, joint services and allied air forces.
Jan. 24, 2025
ACC hosts C2 Summit to enhance integration

Military leaders from across the world gathered at the Command and Control (C2) Summit, held here Jan. 13-14, to discuss how the Air Force works with joint and allied partners to improve C2 capabilities.
Dec. 2, 2024
Nellis AFB leadership serve Thanksgiving meals at Crosswinds Dining Facility

Leadership and Airmen assigned to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, pose for a group photo after serving Thanksgiving meals at the Crosswind Dining Facility, Nov. 28, 2024. Every Thanksgiving, Nellis AFB leadership join the Crosswinds Dining Facility personnel in serving Thanksgiving meals for service