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Nellis Air Force Base

May 28, 2019
Gunsmoke: Revolutionized

U.S. Air Force Weapons School (USAFWS) squadrons and various maintenance and special operations units competed in Gunsmoke at Nellis AFB, May 15.
May 23, 2019
New F-16 Ghost paint scheme brings unique look to 64th AGRS

An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet made its initial flight after receiving the first U.S. Air Force “Ghost” paint scheme, May 23.
Jan. 15, 2019
Missing 57th FG pilot from WW II found

The remains of former P-47 Thunderbolt aircraft pilot then assigned to the 66th Fighter Squadron of the 57th Fighter Group have been found and identified.
Oct. 29, 2018
Symposium prepares Nellis, Creech superintendents for success

Approximately 100 squadron superintendents assigned to Nellis and Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, attended the Nellis/Creech Superintendent Symposium Oct. 22 through Oct. 26 on base.
Sept. 11, 2018
9/11 remembrance ceremony held at Nellis

Nellis Air Force Base Airmen came together during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center flag pole, Sept. 11, 2018. The ceremony remembered those who lost their lives and those who continue to support the eradication of terrorism throughout the world with the singing of the
Sept. 7, 2018
Mike Pence: ‘Humbled’ to return to Nellis AFB

Vice President Mike Pence left the humidity of the East to travel to the dry desert temperatures of the West for a morale visit with Nellis Airmen Sept. 7.
Aug. 21, 2018
Avionics tech awarded President’s Hundred tab after shooting perfect score

While sitting on the couch watching television or doing school work a staff sergeant leaves an unloaded pistol sitting on his desk. He doesn’t have it there for protection, but for whenever he is in need of a mental break.
Aug. 20, 2018
Airmen of Lightning AMU; the forefront of readiness

The F-35A Lightning II fighter jet is not only the newest addition to the Air Force’s arsenal of aircraft, but it is also one of its most advanced. With its improved stealth, avionics and logistical support, the aircraft can enter enemy radar, accomplish its mission and leave the hostile area
Aug. 8, 2018
57th ATG welcomes new commander

The 57th Adversary Tactics Group held a change of command ceremony August 3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
June 8, 2018
57th Wing bids farewell to Leavitt, welcomes Novotny

Brig. Gen. Robert Novotny assumed command of the 57th Wing from Brig. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt during a change of command ceremony, June 8 in the Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit hangar at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.