USAFWC & NELLIS News

  • Connected to Win: Bamboo Eagle Strengthens Allied Decision-Making

    Exercise Bamboo Eagle 26-1, the U.S. Air Force’s premier large-scale combat exercise, commenced this week to test the very nervous system of joint and coalition airpower. The exercise is designed to stress the people, processes, and technology that link commanders to their forces, ensuring that

  • 325th FW leads RF-Nellis 26-1

    The 325th Fighter Wing recently deployed Airmen and F-35A Lightning II aircraft to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, to serve as the Core Wing during Red Flag-Nellis 26-1, Feb. 2-14, 2026. Red Flag-Nellis is a large-scale joint exercise designed to provide realistic, multi-domain training in a combined

  • Nellis AFB hosts National Night Out

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 99th Security Forces Squadron hosted National Night Out at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 30, 2026.  The event included representatives from the 99th Security Forces Squadron, local law enforcement, Department of Public Safety, Department of Veterans Affairs, and

  • General officers forge flying proficiency at Nellis

    In a powerful demonstration of leading from the front at every echelon, U.S. Air Force generals have taken to the skies here to reaffirm that command at every level is backed by the same core competencies demanded of every Airman under their leadership Jan. 9-15, 2026.

  • WEPTAC 2026 sharpens tactics for future conflict

    Air Combat Command recently hosted Weapons and Tactics Conference 2026 here, an annual, two-week event where Airmen from across the force gather to identify and solve the most pressing tactical challenges.The conference, more commonly known as WEPTAC, is the Air Force’s premier forum for developing

  • ACC hosts C2 Summit to forge warfighter-driven solutions for the future fight

    Air Combat Command hosted its annual Command and Control Summit, Jan. 12-13, bringing senior leaders together from across the joint and coalition forces to accelerate the development of warfighter-driven solutions for the future of multi-domain operations.More than 190 participants gathered for the

  • Nellis Medics Take the Reins, Host First Medic Rodeo

    Cannon blasts echoed across the desert and a helicopter hovered overhead as the cries of casualties cut through the air. This scenario was no ordinary training day; it was the inaugural Medic Rodeo at Nellis Air Force Base, a grueling race against the clock that would test the skills of the

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