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Dec. 27, 2019
USAFWS uses crew swaps to enhance training

The U.S. Air Force Weapons School fighter pilots are preparing for rigorous combat battle rhythms with the integration of rapid crew swap exercises. These exercises require aircrews and aircraft maintainers to launch and recover the jets in one-third the normal time.
Dec. 18, 2019
437th supports JFE exercise over Nevada Testing and Training Range

Airmen from the 14th, 15th and 16th Airlift Squadrons at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, participated in the Joint Forcible Entry 19B exercise to practice interoperability operations with the U.S. Army and other aircraft platforms over the Nevada Testing and Training Range, Nevada, Dec. 6-8.
Dec. 16, 2019
Nellis finance goes virtual to increase efficiency, accessibility

Nellis’ Finance Department launched a three-month test trial of their new virtual finance assistant, chatbot.
Dec. 10, 2019
Pac West Military Basketball Conference

Multiple teams from different military services within the Western United States, competed in week three of the season.
Dec. 5, 2019
Nellis to host free Therapy Dog Event

A free Therapy Dog Event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 7 in the first-floor dayroom of the base dorm building 775.
Nov. 14, 2019
Academy’s Glider Team to perform at Aviation Nation

The Air Force Academy’s Aerobatic Demonstration Team will showcase their talents to the Las Vegas community for the first time in several years at Aviation Nation at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 16-17.
Nov. 13, 2019
F-35 Demo Team to take first flight in Las Vegas air show

This year, don’t miss the F-35 Lightning II Demonstration Team, which is performing for the first time in Las Vegas and are teaming with the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Bolt Aircraft Maintenance Unit to fly Nellis-based F-35 aircraft.
Oct. 31, 2019
29th WPS: Forging C-130 Tactical Experts

The 29th Weapons Squadron recently tackled phase three of the C-130 Weapons Instructor Course in Colorado, from October 12 - 27. The 29th WPS at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, a detachment from the U.S. Air Force Weapons School at Nellis AFB, Nevada, is home to the course.
Oct. 7, 2019
Airman accounted for from World War II

The remains of Cpl. Walter J. Kellett have been found and identified. He was buried in his hometown of Ironwood, Michigan, with full military honors -- his sister and other family members were in attendance.
May 9, 2019
Air Force to reactivate aggressor squadron for F-35 training

The action came after Gen. Mike Holmes, Air Combat Command commander, recommended training for fifth generation fighter tactics development and close-air support would be improved by adding F-35s to complement the fourth generation aircraft currently being used.