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Aug. 28, 2025
Epperson takes charge of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center

Brigadier Gen. David C. Epperson took command of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center from Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Niemi during a change of command ceremony Aug. 28 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.General Adrian L. Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, presided over the event.Niemi assumed command
April 25, 2025
C2WAC Goes Global: Largest class to date unites allied warfighters in UK hosted course

The Command and Control Warrior Advanced Course was held outside of the United States for the first time. The most recent iteration, which is customarily held at Hurlburt Field, Fla., was held at Royal Air Force Waddington in the United Kingdom and had nearly equal numbers of coalition and U.S.
Feb. 8, 2025
U.S., Allied Air Forces and Joint Partners Strengthen Readiness in Bamboo Eagle 25-1

The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center kicked off Bamboo Eagle 25-1—a combined exercise featuring the USAF alongside the joint force and allied forces from the Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and, for the first time, Royal Canadian Air Force designed to enhance cooperation, agility, and
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
Aug. 22, 2024
USAFWC change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of the Air Combat Command, passes the guidon to Maj. Gen. Christopher Niemi, incoming commander of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC) during the USAFWC change of command ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 2, 2024. The symbolic flag
Aug. 22, 2024
Nellis AFB welcomes Japan Air Self Defense Force

Members of the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and Japan Air Self Defense Force pose for a photo in front of an F-35A Lightning II during a visit to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 18, 2024. The Department of the Air Force is dedicated to fostering global partnerships and collaborating with Allies and
June 18, 2024
Slovak Air Force commander visits Nellis AFB

U.S. Airmen and Slovak Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Róbert Tóth and his team pose for a group photo in front of an F-16D Fighting Falcon assigned to the Thunderbirds during a visit to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 13, 2024. The Department of the Air Force seeks to strengthen international
Dec. 11, 2020
U.S. Navy supports Weapons School Integration

A U.S. Navy Airman assigned to Airborne Command & Control Squadron at Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California, performs hand signals in an E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft during Weapons School Integration at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 1, 2020. The U.S. Air Force Weapons School teaches
Nov. 5, 2020
AFTC Joint Simulation Environment becomes reality

Air Force Test Center broke ground on the 52,000 sq. ft. Joint Simulation Environment facility at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Nov. 5 during a ceremony hosted by the 412th Electronic Warfare Group.
Aug. 19, 2020
Virtual training center leverages enhanced warfighter capabilities

The Air Force relies on forward-thinking Airmen who are constantly thinking of ways to innovate, refine or improve processes and technology in a way that can modernize the service and its tactics. Nellis Airmen have heard, and answered, that call, and so with the snip of a ribbon, on Aug. 17 the