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June 6, 2017
USAFWS expands curriculum for current era of joint operations

For 68 years, the legacy of the United States Air Force Weapons School has been to adapt to the current warfare environment in order to produce experts in air power and leaders.
Jan. 13, 2017
57th Wing Airmen take flight

As she stepped onto the flightline here Jan. 6, Senior Airman Sierra Elliott took note of her surroundings. Seeing a dozen fighter aircraft and taking in the scent of exhaust and jet fuel isn’t a new phenomenon for her -- Elliott is a munitions specialist assigned to the 57th Maintenance Squadron --
Nov. 22, 2016
Thunderbirds perform in last show of the year

The Thunderbirds’ performance at Aviation Nation marked their final show of the 2016 season. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds have performed for millions of people across the United States, spreading the word about the Air Force and its precision, skill and decisive combat power.
Oct. 19, 2016
Testing skills: Third quarter load competition

The load crew competition is a quarterly event held at Nellis AFB to highlight the exceptional Airmen of the 57th Maintenance Group. The competition provides weapons loaders throughout the 57th Maintenance Group the opportunity to display their war fighting skills to their peers and superiors.
Aug. 16, 2016
AF to grow, enhance Nellis group with close air support focus

Nevada’s Nellis Air Force Base plans to restructure the 57th Operations Group to enhance its focus on close air support integration, Air Force officials announced Aug. 16.