Top Stories
Iraqis taking a larger role in securing warrants
BAGHDAD — A never-ending stream of people flows from one unadorned room to the other in the investigators’ wing of the old Ministry of Defense compoun ...
It’s pay raise time for troops, DOD civilians
WASHINGTON — Troops worldwide will receive a 3.9 percent pay raise starting on Thursday, but Defense Department civilian employees working overseas wi ...
Nearly 11,000 survivors receiving retroactive VA payments
Officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs have identified nearly 11,000 surviving spouses of deceased veterans who will receive a lump-sum pay ...

Holiday news and information
99 ABW Commander’s Holiday Message
Whatever your faith tradition, I ask you to join with me in celebrating this holiday season.  We’ve had a tremendous 2008, and we’re looking forw ...
Holiday safety tips from your ground safety manager
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Ready or not, the Christmas season is upon us.  The vast majority of people envision joy, family time, presents, sn ...
Healthy eating during the holidays
ATLANTA, Ga. –Family, fun…and food. It’s what the holidays are all about, right? But that doesn’t mean you have to pack on the holiday pounds. Here ...

AF News
Jan. 3 airpower summary: Tankers provide key fuel support
Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations ...
B-2 radar modernization program contract awarded
Air Force officials awarded a production contract to the Northrop Grumman Corporation Dec. 29 for the B-2 stealth bomber radar modernization program.
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Thunderbirds release 2009 air show schedule
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, “Thunderbirds,” has announced its 2009 air show schedule. In their 56th season, the Thunderbirds are sc ...

A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron refuels a Royal Air Force GR-4 Tornado over Iraq. Full story

Defense Department News
DOD contracts
MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY CONTRACT AWARD
Boeing’s Integrated Defense Systems, Huntsville, Alabama, is being awarded $397,900,000 (not-to-exceed ceilin ...
Armed Forces Inaugural Committee moves into high gear
Exactly three weeks before Inauguration Day, the buzz of activity at the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee here is a notable exception to the tradition ...

Commentary
Commander’s Holiday Message
The holiday season is upon us! This is a time for celebration…for remembering the special events and blessings of the previous year and for looking fo ...
Hunter 1 wishes Hunters safe, happy holidays
CREECH AFB, Nev. – Wherever you may be in the world, and whatever your background may be, the holiday season can be a memorable experience enjoyed by ...

Community News
New sign lights way for holidays
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. – As the holiday season rolled in, a new design decorated the billboard at the main entrance to Nellis AFB. Glowing warmly ...
Warrior of the Week Brown
Name: Brian P. Brown
Rank: Staff Sgt.
Unit:  99th Communication Squadron, OL-A
Duty title: Noncommissioned officer in charge, Plans and Prog ...
Warrior of the Week Moore
Name: Alice Moore
Rank: Staff Sgt.
Unit:  432d Wing
Duty title: Noncomissioned officer in charge, Public Affairs
Time in Air Force: 7 ye ...

Sports and Recreation
Operation Warmheart
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.—Senior Master Sgt. Steve Moore, 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant, picks up gifts for families in the 99th ...