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Feb. 9, 2026
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
Jan. 29, 2026
Rapid Sustainment Office demonstrates new digital binder application for reducing aircraft maintenance time

RSO works to replace legacy paper-based maintenance data forms.
Jan. 27, 2026
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.
Jan. 22, 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
Jan. 22, 2026
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
Jan. 21, 2026
Alliance in Action: Royal Norwegian Air Force, US Air Force Collaborate to Advance Command and Control

A Royal Norwegian Air Force delegation visited the 505th Command and Control Wing at Hurlburt Field, Fla., and the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, Nev., last month to deepen collaboration and share critical insights on operational-level command and control.
Jan. 20, 2026
Inspired by stranger, North African-Born Airman now inspires others

A U.S. Air Force contracting specialist who joined as a foreign-born resident from North Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic credits a chance encounter with a stranger for launching her military career.
Jan. 12, 2026
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
Jan. 5, 2026
Human-machine teaming in battle management: A collaborative effort across borders

The 2025 series of the Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming marked a significant step forward in the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into battle management operations. Through a series of groundbreaking experiments, including the recent DASH 3 iteration,
Dec. 29, 2025
Virtual Flag: Coalition enhances global partnerships, interoperability, and readiness

The Virtual Flag: Coalition 26-1 exercise, hosted annually by the 705th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Distributed Mission Operations Center, at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, serves as a cornerstone of U.S. and allied forces' readiness, interoperability, and mission command