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Feb. 19, 2021
57th Wing recognizes 2020 annual award winners

A ceremony was held Feb. 19, 2021, to recognize Airmen -- civilian, enlisted and officers, who have demonstrated the meaning of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do.57th Wing 2020 Annual Awards Winners:Field Grade Officer: Maj. Evan CummingsCompany Grade Officer: Capt.
Feb. 17, 2021
Nellis continues COVID-19 vaccinations, reduces HPCON

As a decrease in COVID-19 cases at Nellis Air Force Base has been sustained and vaccinations continue, the base returned to installation green status and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Bravo Feb. 16, 2021.With the transition to green status, unrestricted travel may resume to and from other
Jan. 26, 2021
2020 Maintenance Professional of the Year award ceremony at Nellis

The 2020 Maintenance Professional of the Year award ceremony was held at Nellis Air Force Base , Nevada, Jan. 20, 2021.
Oct. 21, 2020
ACC to conduct experiment testing agility and lead wing concepts during AGILE FLAG 21-1

Air Combat Command will conduct an experiment known as Agile Flag 21-1 from Oct. 21-29 to test agile combat employment and a new lead wing deployment concept.During Agile Flag 21-1, the 366th Fighter Wing from Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, will test its ability to deploy as a lead Air Expeditionary Wing
Aug. 12, 2020
SecAF visits Nellis, Airmen innovation showcased

Secretary of the Air Force, Barbara Barrett, visited Nellis Air Force Base Aug. 10-12 to see firsthand how Nellis Airmen are driving innovation for the future.
July 8, 2020
Newest member of 99th SFS, Ivan

Ivan, 99th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog, completes an obstacle during training at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 2, 2020. Ivan and his handler train daily on obstacle courses to maintain mission readiness for emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class
May 29, 2020
USAF Weapons School continues to innovate air superiority

Covid-19 has created a new normal and everyday life is now categorized as either essential or non-essential. Unfortunately for the adversaries of the United States, the U.S. Air Force Weapons School (USAFWS) located on Nellis Air Force Base remains essential, delivering training to the warfighters
Dec. 18, 2019
Reconnaissance WIC class graduates newest instructors

Through a thorough selection and application process, six instructors were chosen and graduated the Reconnaissance Weapons Instructor Course (WIC), Dec. 14, at the U.S. Air Force Weapons School (WPS).
Nov. 21, 2019
Air Force leaders, local Native Americans discuss future of NTTR

Commanders from the 99th Air Base Wing and the 432nd Wing, as well as officials from the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) met with representatives of 17 Native American tribes Nov. 16- Nov. 19 to continue discussions about cultural considerations on the NTTR.
Sept. 9, 2019
Survival specialists assist Nellis operations

As members of the armed forces, Airmen may find themselves in extreme conditions In situations where they may be captured or be separated from civilization, Airmen can rely on the training they receive from expert Air Force personnel.