Featured Headlines

fini-flight1 Air Force

57th Wing vice commander takes final flight

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Charles Justin Grynkewich sprays his father, Col. Alex Grynkewich, 57th Wing vice commander, with an extinguisher after his fini flight May 10 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Grynkewich served as the wing’s vice commander for a year before being chosen for a wing command position at…

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monet Villacorte Air Force

Financial resiliency: Getting Airmen from red back to green

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monet Villacorte According to Air Force Instruction 36-2906, Personal Financial Responsibility, consequences for financial irresponsibility may lead to involuntary allotments made on behalf of the creditor or garnished pay. With the help of resources such as classes and workshops held by the Airman and Family Readiness Center,…

DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo Air Force

Hagel orders retraining of recruiters, sexual assault responders

DOD photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered the services to retrain, re-credential and rescreen all sexual assault prevention and response personnel and military recruiters. Hagel directed the retraining, re-credentialing and rescreening to address the broader concerns that have arisen out of recent events. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amid a spate of allegations…

CofC1 Salutes & Awards

Wing welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman A.K. Lt. Gen. Robin Rand, left, 12th Air Force Commander, hands Col. Jim Cluff the 432nd Wing flag to signify the passing of command May 3. Cluff assumed command of the 432nd Wing and 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, which have the mission of flying MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1…

Courtesy Photo Health & Safety

Roundabouts increase safety when used properly

Courtesy Photo U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Tam A pedestrian and several cars pass through the roundabout on the corner of Fitzgerald Boulevard and Ellsworth Avenue on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The roundabout is being used to alleviate traffic congestion, reduce fuel consumption, air pollution and accidents. NELLIS AIR FORCE…


All of this week's top headlines to your email every Friday.


 
 

0
comments
Events

Community Happenings – May 17, 2012

Posted  May 17, 2013

Nellis Youth Center summer camp: The Youth Center is hosting a summer camp for children who have completed kindergarden and older.  Registration in now taking place.  Camp will include activities such as swimming, art, sports/fitness, life skills and field trips.  Meals will be included.  Fees are based on total family income.  Parents can register for…

Full Story »

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz
0
comments
Air Force

99th LRS Fuels Management Flight is best in Air Force

Posted  May 10, 2013

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz Airman 1st Class Jonathan Gutierrez, 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, carries a fueling hose away from a Kovatch-International R-11 refueler to service an F-15C Eagle May 7 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Operators make multiple trips to the flightline daily to ensure…

Full Story »

0
comments
Air Force

Defenders learn skills to come back home alive

Posted  May 10, 2013

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. —  In the desert just outside of Nellis Air Force Base, Airmen from the 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron instruct deploying security forces service members in urban combat operations at the Military Operations in Urban Terrain training village April 30. Teaching these service members the tactics to stay alive and come…

Full Story »

0
comments
Commentary

Getting back to basics; Following standards on base

Posted  May 10, 2013

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — I was in the office and a staff sergeant I work with noticed someone walking across a parking lot to the flight kitchen with no hat and no blouse on. I was shocked at what I saw. So much so, I left the office and went into the flight…

Full Story »

0
comments
Commentary

Counting down days: Three steps to prepare for deployment at home

Posted  May 10, 2013

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The 30 minute drive to the airport seemed quicker than usual. My wife, who stared at me as I drove down the highway, slowly leaned her head on my shoulder as if to reassure me that everything would be alright. “It’s only six months,” she said softly. “I know that…

Full Story »

0
comments
Events

Exercise scheduled

Posted  May 10, 2013

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman Staff Sgt. Yvonne Burnett and Officer Bobby Ward, 99th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, stop traffic May 8 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Nellis AFB will be conducting a base-wide exercise May 16 beginning at 4 p.m. during which individuals remaining on base should expect significant…

Full Story »

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Charles
0
comments
Air Force

Airmen hone search, recovery skills during squadron exercise

Posted  May 10, 2013

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Charles Senior Airman Travis Michel, 99th Force Support Squadron assignments counselor and casualty search and recovery team member, examines a simulated body part from a simulated victim of a C-17 Globemaster III crash for personal identifiable belongings May 6 during a Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Casualty…

Full Story »

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman
0
comments
Air Force

USAFWC senior leaders discuss financial resilience

Posted  May 10, 2013

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman Maj. Gen Jeffrey Lofgren (left), U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Robert Ellis, USAFWC command chief stand in front of the Warfare Center April 16 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. USAFWC’s leadership has directed an installation–wide Financial Resilience Education Day May…

Full Story »

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz
0
comments
Local

New ATC Airmen determined to succeed

Posted  May 10, 2013

Because of Nellis AFB’s unique mission within Air Combat Command, there are times when it feels as though there are more fighter jets streaking across the blue skies than there are birds.

Full Story »

U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christina M. Styer
0
comments
Air Force

Security Forces defend the base

Posted  May 10, 2013

The 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Airmen work tirelessly to ensure every aspect of the wing is protected at all times through the use of modern technology and vigilance.

Full Story »


Directory powered by Business Directory Plugin