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  • 57th OG, ATG merge functions to improve interoperability

    57th OG, ATG merge functions to improve interoperability

    In a modest ceremony March 31 adapted to support social distancing initiatives, the 57th Adversary Tactics Group (ATG) merged with the 57th Operations Group (OG), placing both group functions under the leadership of one commander. The ceremony, which included Col. John Gallemore, former 57th ATG commander, assuming command from Col. Raymond Millero, is the first of a multi-step approach to merge all Operations Group functions under one leadership chain.
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    Red Flag 20-2: Maximizing combat readiness, capability, survivability between forces

    Deployed maintainers from all over the world flood the flight line turning wrenches to ensure their assigned aircraft are ready to take over the skies, this controlled chaos signifies Red Flag is back in session March 6-20, here.
  • Capt. Preston Radford, an Airborne Warning and Control System instructor pilot with the 960th Airborne Air Control Squadron based out of Tinker Air Force Base, made history during RED FLAG 20-1 when he was selected to serve as mission commander. While RED FLAG has been operating out of Nellis AFB quarterly since 1975, this marks the third time in the exercise’s history that an AWACS pilot has been selected to serve as mission commander.

    AWACS pilot makes history as Red Flag mission commander

    RED FLAG 20-1 marked a significant milestone for the 960th Airborne Air Control Squadron when Capt. Preston Radford, an instructor pilot for the E-3 Sentry Air Warning and Control System, was selected to serve as mission commander for one of the daily exercises. While RED FLAG has been operating out of Nellis Air Force Base, quarterly since 1975, this marks the third time in the exercise’s history that an AWACS pilot has been selected to serve as mission commander.
  • Lt. Col. “Spaz” Sposito-Salceies, 505th Test Squadron (TS) commander, stands behind her desk July 26, 2019, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.

    805th Combat Training Squadron; Nellis AFB’s newest squadron

    The operations center sits in a large room, filled with rows of computers, displaying a simulated combat scenario. Above different areas in the room are signs designating who sits where. Cyber, Space and Judge Advocate are just a few of the stations in the dark room. Illuminating the area in the front are projector screens displaying real aircraft positioning, weather maps and other intel sources. Announcements over the intercom can be heard of major developments such as a fallen aircraft or incoming opposition.
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) Benjamin Monson, chief of reconstructive and plastic surgery with the 99th Medical Group at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada, poses for a photo, March 2, 2019. The U.S. Air Force has plastic surgery practices available for patients at Nellis AFB; Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland AFB, Texas; Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio; and Travis AFB, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Bailee A. Darbasie)

    Nellis plastic surgery – more than just cosmetic

    The 99th Medical Group at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas offers a wide range of services to maintain Airman readiness and care to their families. What many may not know, is the importance of their plastic surgery practice.
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    Nellis holds vigil following Vegas shooting

    The vigil was held in order to take a moment out of an emotional day to focus on Airmen.Nellis, like all of Las Vegas, was deeply saddened and affected by the Las Vegas shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival that took place downtown. The vigil addressed the fears of the Nellis community and need to support one another in order to move
  • Graduates of the U.S. Air Force Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operations School’s first Advanced Sortie Production Course pose for a photo during their graduation ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 7, 2016. The 12-week ASPC course -- which targets maintenance, munitions and logistics readiness officers in their four to nine year time-in-service window -- teaches its students to think and view problems differently, ultimately to help them solve sortie production deficiencies more effectively.

    First class graduates from new Advanced Sortie Production Course

    The U.S. Air Force Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operations School (AMMOS) here has been providing the Air Force’s premier advanced maintenance training and expanding combat capability through graduate-level education since it first opened its doors in 2003.
  • Guests of the Aviation Nation air show walk through a C-5 Galaxy during the Aviation Nation air show on Nellis Air Force Base., Nov. 12, 2016. The C-5 can carry a fully equipped combat-ready military unit to any point in the world on short notice and then provide the supplies required to help sustain the fighting force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

    Aviation Nation highlights '75 Years of Airpower'

    Aviation Nation, the Nellis Air Force Base’s air show and open house, took place Nov. 12 and 13, showing off numerous acts from past and present while giving the community the chance to interact with Airmen.
  • Staff Sgt. Michael Morris, 99th Communications Squadron base content manager, demonstrates how to use the Aviation Nation application that he created for the air show on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 9, 2016. The app has several features and provides up to date information encompassing what is going on during the air show with the ease of it being on a smart phone or tablet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

    Aviation Nation app innovates interactive Nellis air show

    Nellis Air Force Base is proud to present the Southern Nevada community "75 Years of Airpower" with an air show and open house, Nov. 12 and 13.
  • Students and cadre of the Advanced Sortie Production Course at the U.S. Air Force Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operations School on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., pose for a group photo Sept. 13, 2016. Throughout the inaugural 12 week course, the ASPC will provide graduate level instruction to develop highly skilled officers in the art of sortie production processes at the tactical level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jake Carter)

    USAF AMMOS starts new Advanced Sortie Production Course

    For the U.S. Air Force Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operations School at Nellis AFB, Nevada, preparing aircraft maintenance, munitions and logistics readiness leaders for tomorrow’s victories is their mission.
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