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    Gunsmoke: Revolutionized

    U.S. Air Force Weapons School (USAFWS) squadrons and various maintenance and special operations units competed in Gunsmoke at Nellis AFB, May 15. The purpose of the legacy competition was to demonstrate the capabilities of both jet and conventional fighter aircraft accuracy in bombing and gunnery.
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    Artificial intelligence proves beneficial for ISR data interpretation

    The 526th Intelligence Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada recently hosted an Artificial Intelligence and Design Thinking seminar at AFWERX Vegas. Event Guest Speaker Chief Master Sgt. Ian, superintendent of the 9th Intelligence Squadron at Beale AFB, California, introduced more than 100 Airmen, contractors and Department of Defense employees
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    First AFWERX storefront opens in Las Vegas

    Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, along with guest of honor Vice President Mike Pence as well as the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein, opened the AFWERX-Vegas storefront Jan. 11 at the Howard Hughes Center in Las Vegas.
  • The United States Flag stood at half-staff in remembrance of those who tragically lost their lives.

    Vegas Strong: Human Performance Team supports community

    Suffering from shock, disbelief and sometimes the feeling of numbness, individuals impacted by a traumatic experience should receive help from trained professionals 24 to 72 hours after the initial crisis impact. Hours after the Las Vegas tragedy, member of Creech’s Human Performance Team and Nellis Air Force Base trauma teams made themselves available to Airmen and their families. "My wife and I were watching online when the story broke,” said Capt. Henry, 432nd Wing chaplain. “We watched as they reported and realized the impact the event would not only have on our city, but our nation."
  • Flags at half-staff are a symbol of respect and honor for those who have passed and represents a time of mourning as a nation

    Vegas Strong: Airmen and families support victims of shooting

    After the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, the Las Vegas community was left saddened and distraught, but not broken. Airmen from Nellis and Creech Air Force Base sprang into action to help on the domestic battlefield, doing all they could to help victims, their families and their beloved community. “Our 432nd Wing Hunters specialize in finding and neutralizing foreign threats who seek to harm our innocent citizens,” said Col. Julian Cheater, 432nd Wing and 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander. “Homegrown attackers are more difficult to locate.”
  • Staff Sgt. Dondre Wood and Airman 1st Class Korie Morimoto, 823rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems maintainers, pose for a portrait at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev, Oct. 3, 2017. The Airmen's quick actions resulted in safely evacuating attendees during the Las Vegas shooting that occurred Oct. 1, 2017.

    Airmen evacuate attendees during Las Vegas shooting

    It was just a typical day for two 823rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems maintainers.
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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
  • A contracting officer writes down what each of the simulated vendors can provide during a 99th Contracting Squadron training exercise on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 16, 2017. Contracting Squadrons execute central acquisition and contract performance management programs on bases and in deployed environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

    Money Talks: 99th CONS participates in multi-base training exercise

    The 99th CONS coordinated and hosted an exercise, bringing contracting personnel from five separate bases to participate.
  • A Singapore air force CH-47 Chinook flies over the Nevada Test and Training Range, during a Red Flag 17-2 combat search and rescue mission, March 6, 2017. In performing these missions and working with coalition partners, Red Flag allows the members of the Singapore air force to extend their skill set. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

    Singapore AF enhances Red Flag 17-2

    As the Singapore CH-47 Chinook’s twin rotors build speed and spin in unison, a loud but calming hum fills the interior of the helicopter. Seven Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) specialists sit with their gear in front of them, parachutes on their backs.
  • The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron’s F-16s sit on the flightline at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., before Aviation Nation, Nov. 11, 2016. The Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrate the capabilities of the Air Force and the decisive combat power Airmen bring to threats against the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

    Thunderbirds perform last show of 2016

    The Thunderbirds’ performance at Aviation Nation marked their final show of the 2016 season. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds have performed for millions of people across the United States, spreading the word about the Air Force and its precision, skill and decisive combat power.
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