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ACC stand down looms over Nellis

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz F-15 Eagles, assigned to Nellis Air Force Base, sit dormant under sun shades on the flightline, May 20. Under the Air Combat Command stand down effective June 1, all units not directly preparing for combat deployments or involved in operational testing will be grounded through…

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Nellis announces permanent closure of Olympic pool

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Couillard The Nellis Air Force Base Olympic pool will be permanently closed due to a crack that was found in the dive tank. Although the pool is closing, there are alternatives such as the pool at the Warrior Fitness Center, the base housing pool, community pools,…

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99th MDG welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman Col. Barry Cornish, 99th Air Base Wing commander, passes the guidon for the 99th Medical Group to Col. Guillermo Tellez, 99th MDG commander, during the 99th MDG change of command ceremony May 17 inside the Thunderbird Hangar at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 99th MDG…

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True resilience: How a Korean orphan became an American Airman

U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez Tech. Sgt. Holly Mays was orphaned on the streets of South Korea before she was two years old. Now, she’s the unit training manager for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and a 17-year veteran of the service. NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Someone once told…

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Air Force, civilian law enforcement partner for Police Week

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. A.D. A Nevada Highway Patrolman shows an Airman his radar system during a static display demonstration as part of National Police Week, May 14. In addition to the Nevada Highway Patrol, members of the 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron showcased various Air Force assets. National Police Week was…


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VA exceeds 2012 goal to improve online access to benefits information

Posted  August 3, 2012

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that 1.67 million Veterans and Servicemembers have registered for the secure, joint VA-Department of Defense, self-service web portal...

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Community Happenings – August 3, 2012

Posted  August 3, 2012

Settlement of Estate Any person or persons having claims for or against the estate of Senior Airman Derek Weston Moore, assigned to the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Nellis AFB, should contact Summary Court Officer, 2nd Lt. Noah G. Demerly, 757th AMS at (702) 652-9010.   Nellis Exchange “Sound Off Survey” scheduled Nellis shoppers’ opportunity…

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Nellis holds memorial service for Airman

Posted  July 27, 2012

Nellis Air Force Base will host a memorial service today at 3 p.m. at the base chapel for Senior Airman Derek Moore.

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Nellis welcomes new USAF Warfare Center commander

Posted  July 27, 2012

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey G. Lofgren assumed command and responsibilities of the United States Air Force Warfare Center from Maj. Gen. James W. “Bill” Hyatt during a change of command ceremony July 20 at Nellis...

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Education Department representative visits Nellis

Posted  July 27, 2012

Nellis was visited by a U.S. Department of Education representative July 24.

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Resiliency training for Senior Noncommissioned officers

Posted  July 27, 2012

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Resiliency training will be held Aug. 1 and 2 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the base theater for Senior Non-Commissioned Officers. For military members and their families resiliency is often associated with stressors that derive from being new to the…

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Colombia participates in Red Flag for first time

Posted  July 27, 2012

Red Flag exercises bring unique training opportunities to air forces from multiple nations, and for the first time, the Colombian air force...

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Health & Safety

MiCare: Controlling your health care

Posted  July 27, 2012

The 99th Medical Group is encouraging patients to take more control of their healthcare by enrolling in MiCare. MiCare Secure Messaging is an online service that allows efficient electronic exchange between patients and their healthcare team.

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Ask the Doc – July 27, 2012

Posted  July 27, 2012

Q. I got sick after hours. How do I know if you have appointments? Do I have to go to ER?

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Salutes & Awards

Diamond Sharp Award presented

Posted  July 27, 2012

Butler received the May Diamond Sharp Award for his exemplary accomplishment leading a $14 billion dollar aircraft acquisition program completion with no delays, his efforts organizing a unit donation to a local shelter for over 160 residents and he completed his SNCOA...

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