34th WPS celebrates 20th anniversary
Retired Col. Tim “Ghandi” Healy, left, 34th Weapons Squadron commander from 1999-2001, shakes hands with Lt. Col. Joe “Krusty” Alkire, 34th WPS commander, during the 34th WPS’ 20th anniversary celebration and r... More
An F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet assigned to the
An F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet assigned to the 16th Weapons Squadron (WPS) takes off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Sep. 17, 2019. The 16th WPS participated in a Weapons Instructor Course exercise a... More
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) members look at computer
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) members look at computer screens inside the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) during Red Flag 20-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 11, 2020. RAAF is the aerial warfa... More
Veteran visits NAFB for first time in 75 years
Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Jobie Hammock poses for a photo at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 21, 2015. Hammock, who joined the Army Air Corps in 1943, was stationed at the Las Vegas Army Airfield - now Nelli... More
A pararescuemen assigned to the 58th Rescue Squadron
A pararescuemen assigned to the 58th Rescue Squadron briefs Matt Leinart about the gear he’s using during part of a tour of Nellis Air Force Base, Nov. 6, 2018. Leinart visited multiple units around Nellis to g... More
Two F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets assigned to the
Two F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets assigned to the 16th Weapons Squadron fly over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada, Oct. 8, 2020. The F-16s participated in an exercise during their Close-Air Suppor... More
Retired chief master sergeant, GS employee retires after 52 years
Chief Master Sgt. John Malone, right, retires after serving 26 years on active duty at a ceremony held on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., in 1990. Malone served a combined 52 years on active duty and in civilian service.
Two F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets assigned to the
Two F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets assigned to the 16th Weapons Squadron fly over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada, Oct. 8, 2020. The F-16s participated in an exercise during the close air support ... More
Weapons School daily flight ops
An F-16C Fighting Falcon fighter jet assigned to the 16th Weapons Squadron (WPS) prepares to land at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 9, 2020. The 16th WPS falls underneath the U.S. Air Force Weapons School... More
A memorial for 23-year-old Senior Airman Michael J.
A memorial for 23-year-old Senior Airman Michael J. Buras, an explosive ordinance disposal journeyman, deployed from the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., stands at Camp Myers Kandahar ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Paul Bishop, a calibration
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Paul Bishop, a calibration technician assigned to the 57th Maintenance Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., exams circuit card from a stores management subsystem test set April 5.... More
Senior Airman Randy Kephart, 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft
Senior Airman Randy Kephart, 332nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance HH-60 crew chief, checks the fuel management package during a routine inspection May 3. Kephart is deployed from Nellis Air Force base, Nev.... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Corey Wilson, helps
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Corey Wilson, helps conduct launch inspections for a F-15 Strike Eagle during Green Flag West 11-08 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 14, 2011. Airman Corey is a crew chief of... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Cheatham, conducts
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Cheatham, conducts launch inspections on a F-15 Strike Eagle during Green Flag West 11-08 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 14. Cheatham is a crew chief of the 4th Aircr... More
Staff Sgt. Jennifer Anderson, 332nd Expeditionary Logistics
Staff Sgt. Jennifer Anderson, 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management and Analysis flight technician, inspects a vehicle recently turned in from an organization on base. The VM&A fli... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Robert Rosebrough, 66th Rescue
U.S. Air Force Capt. Robert Rosebrough, 66th Rescue Squadron pilot, puts away his PRC-112 Survival Radio during Survival Evasion Resistance Escape Combat Survival Training on Area 2 located at Nellis Air Force ... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kai Graves, 7th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kai Graves, 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communication navigation journeyman, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, screws in a bolt for a sniper targeting pod to be mounted on a B-1B L... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chase Phillips, 7th
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chase Phillips, 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulics systems journeyman, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, swaps older parts with newer parts onto a 4 Air Recirculati... More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II with the U.S.
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II with the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., provides close air support during a training mission Sept. 23, 2011, over the Nevada Test and Training R... More
A U.S. Air Force airman, 820th RED HORSE Squadron airborne
A U.S. Air Force airman, 820th RED HORSE Squadron airborne flight, parachute into a drop zone from a C-130 Hercules during a training mission Oct. 4, 2011, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. RED HORSE and 6 Combat ... More
U.S Air Force Airmen, 820th RED HORSE Squadron airborne
U.S Air Force Airmen, 820th RED HORSE Squadron airborne flight, parachute into a drop zone from a C-17 Globemaster III, Oct. 14, 2011, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. RED HORSE airmen perform airdrop missions to... More
The lifestyle of a runner, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
Staff Sgt. Ioan Gaitan, 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron surveying and draft team lead, runs in the Breast Cancer Awareness 5K. Gaitan was not always a runner, but lived a lifestyle that required run... More
Patircio Zavala holds his grandson Sabastian Zavala
Patircio Zavala holds his grandson Sabastian Zavala during the 2011 Aviation Nation Open House naturalization ceremony Nov. 11, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Aviation Nation celebrates 70 years of airpower in ... More
A three ship formation of U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules
A three ship formation of U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules prepare to take off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., to participate in the Mobility Air Forces Exercise Nov. 16, over the Nevada Test and Training Range.... More
U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Amanda Schreckengost,
U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Amanda Schreckengost, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member, prepares to upload weapons munitions during the quarterly weapons load competition Jan. 6, 2012, at Nell... More
US Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron 'Thunderbirds'
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alicia Valenzuela, Thunderbird 6 assistant dedicated crew chief, sweeps the ramp with a foreign object damage magnet prior to a training launch at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 12.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Gregory Marcus, 37th Bomber Squadron
U.S. Air Force Capt. Gregory Marcus, 37th Bomber Squadron pilot, conducts a pre-flight inspection for a B-1B Lancer, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., during Red Flag 12-2 Jan. 24, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base,... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Mantanona, Thunderbird
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Mantanona, Thunderbird 8 assistant dedicated crew chief, wipes down his aircraft after a training sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 24, 2012.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Rhodes, Thunderbird
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Rhodes, Thunderbird 4 dedicated crew chief, cleans the left main landing gear on his jet at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 27, 2012.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brad Butler, Thunderbird
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brad Butler, Thunderbird 2 dedicated crew chief, inspects the inside of a panel on his jet during preflight inspections at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 8, 2012.
Into the hangar - Defense imagery management operations center
Tech. Sgt. Randy Hassenplug, Thunderbird 2 assistant dedicated crew chief, wing-walks Thunderbird 4's aircraft into the hangar after a training sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 6, 2012. (U.S. Air Fo... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrue Donaldson, Thunderbird
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrue Donaldson, Thunderbird 6 dedicated crew chief, inspects his pilot's g-suit after returning from a training sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Mar. 27, 2012.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bosco Bae Jr., Thunderbird
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bosco Bae Jr., Thunderbird 7 dedicated crew chief, adjusts the in-flight camera for Josh Cascio, a Channel 13, Fox affiliate news anchor, before his flight in the Thunderbird F-16 Figh... More
A member of the Air Force's Delayed Entry Program (DEP),
A member of the Air Force's Delayed Entry Program (DEP), practices the Oath of Enlistment before the start of the ceremony at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., April 28, 2012.
U.S. Air Force Weapons School student's flight gear
U.S. Air Force Weapons School student's flight gear hangs in life support at their squadron on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 9, 2012. The Air Force Weapons School is a five-and-a-half-month training course w... More
A B-1B Lancer from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air
A B-1B Lancer from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., participating in a Green Flag exercise takes off, May 15, 2012, from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The B-1B's synthetic aperture radar and ad... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Vincent, an F-15 pilot with
U.S. Air Force Capt. David Vincent, an F-15 pilot with the 65th Aggressor Squadron, gives a weather brief to F-15 pilots preparing to fly in support of the Air Force Weapons School on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev... More
A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk prepares to fly in
A U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk prepares to fly in support of the Air Force Weapons School over Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 23, 2012. The Air Force Weapons School is a five-and-a-half-month training cours... More
Staff Sgt. Bosco Bae, Thunderbird dedicated crew chief,
Staff Sgt. Bosco Bae, Thunderbird dedicated crew chief, reviews a technical order for an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft during a pre-flight inspection at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 7, 2012.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles district's
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles district's Nellis Resident Office is working on an addition and improvement for the F-35 422 Evaliation Squadron Facility at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas. The renovations... More
Colombian air force Junior Technician Jhonatan Galvez
Colombian air force Junior Technician Jhonatan Galvez and Junior Technician Jesus Ovalle install a canister containing a drag shoot during Red Flag 12-4, July 17, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. After ever... More
Colombian Air Force Junior Technicians Jhonatan Galvez
Colombian Air Force Junior Technicians Jhonatan Galvez and Jesus Ovalle install a drag chute for a Kfir fighter jet during Red Flag 12-4 July 17, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag is a realistic co... More
Capt. Allen Agnes, 96th Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress
Capt. Allen Agnes, 96th Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress radar navigator instructor from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., prepares the radar and navigator area for a mission during a Red Flag exercise July 17 a... More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Hudson, Electronic
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Hudson, Electronic Attack Squadron 209 aviation machinist mate, checks panels on an EA-6B Prowler during Red Flag 12-4 July 18, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red ... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ivy Collins, 483rd
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ivy Collins, 483rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tactical aircraft maintainer, recovers an F-15C during Red Flag 12-4, July 19, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag exer... More
A B-52H Stratofortress lands using a drag shoot after
A B-52H Stratofortress lands using a drag shoot after flying a mission during a Red Flag exercise July 19 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag provides an opportunity for Air Force Global Strike Command unit... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Barry Cornish, 99th Air Base Wing
U.S. Air Force Col. Barry Cornish, 99th Air Base Wing commander, and Col. Alex Grynkewich, 57th Wing vice commander, greet distinguished visitors with Joint Civilian Orientation Conference July 23, 2012, at Nel... More
Colombia Air Force Gen. Tito Pinilla, commander, is
Colombia Air Force Gen. Tito Pinilla, commander, is greeted by U.S. Air Force Col. Hans Palaoro, Chief, United States Air Force Mission- Colombia during Pinilla's arrival July 24, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Nicholas Holmes, Thunderbird 4,
U.S. Air Force Maj. Nicholas Holmes, Thunderbird 4, slot pilot, interacts with a young fan during a public autograph session at Cheyenne, Wyo., July 24, 2012. Cheyenne is the first civilian air show location in... More
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Amber Alumpe, an aircrew flight
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Amber Alumpe, an aircrew flight equipment specialist, repairs a Thunderbird flight helmet during post-flight inspection of the flight gear at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Ju... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Havel, 422nd Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Havel, 422nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons expeditor, digs a hole during a volunteer tree planting at Veterans Memorial Park, Aug. 2, 2012, in Boulder City, Nev. Voluntee... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Amber Alumpe, an aircrew
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Amber Alumpe, an aircrew flight equipment specialist, gathers flight gear for post-flight inspection at the Portland Air National Guard Base, Aug. 3, 2012.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aric Andrade, 99th Civil
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aric Andrade, 99th Civil Engineering Squadron firefighter crew chief, squats during a powerlifting competition at the Warrior Fitness Center Aug. 15, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Ne... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Candace Obeginski, 757th
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Candace Obeginski, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, puts on personal protective equipment prior to cleaning an F-15E Strike Eagle at the wash rack here, Sept. 10, 201... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Barry Cornish, 99th Air Base Wing
U.S. Air Force Col. Barry Cornish, 99th Air Base Wing commander, waves the green flag to start the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Smith's 350, Sept. 29, 2012, in Las Vegas. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Ser... More
Staff Sgt. Joseph Khodabakhshian, Thunderbird 6 dedicated
Staff Sgt. Joseph Khodabakhshian, Thunderbird 6 dedicated crew chief, prepares his aircraft's chocks for recovery during the practice show at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Sept. 29, 2012. (U.S. Air Force phot... More
Thunderbirds at air show, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
An admiring young fan reacts to a Sneak Pass maneuver performed by the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds", during the Wings Over McConnell air show, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Sept... More
Airman 1st Class George Brahler, Air Mobility Command
Airman 1st Class George Brahler, Air Mobility Command regional band apprentice, practices before his performance for the Nellis Youth Center Oct. 12, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Band of The Golden ... More
66 RQS homecoming, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Anthony Cox, 66th Rescue Squadron flight engineer, holds his son Aidan, 7 months, during a homecoming celebration, Oct. 18, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. A total of 40 airmen ret... More
Soldiers from the 63rd Brigade Support Battalion post
Soldiers from the 63rd Brigade Support Battalion post the colors during an activation ceremony for the 63rd BSB, Oct. 21, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The battalion provides command and control for all ... More
Staff Sgt. Royce Kuhn and Senior Airman Xavier Farms,
Staff Sgt. Royce Kuhn and Senior Airman Xavier Farms, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, hose down a simulated burn victim during a Major Accident Response Exercise, Nov. 2, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Ba... More
Cyber Flag 13-1, US Navy Photogrpah
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Joel Melendez, Naval Network Warfare Command information systems analysis, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rogerick Montgomery, U.S. Cyber Command network analysis, and U.S. Army Sta... More
Members of the Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard post
Members of the Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard post the colors during a naturalization ceremony Nov. 9, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The guest speaker for the ceremony was Col. Robert Garland, U.S. Ai... More
An F-86 Sabre taxis to the runway during the annual
An F-86 Sabre taxis to the runway during the annual Aviation Nation open house Nov. 9, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The F-86 Sabre was used in the Korean war during high speed dogfights. (U.S. Air Force... More
Staff Sgt. Shane Lahaie, 820th Red Horse airborne member,
Staff Sgt. Shane Lahaie, 820th Red Horse airborne member, prepares gear for a static-line jump during of the opening ceremony of Aviation Nation, Nov. 10, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Five members of th... More
Eric Preisz and his son, Grant, watch the air demonstrations
Eric Preisz and his son, Grant, watch the air demonstrations during the annual Aviation Nation open house, Nov. 11, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Preisz and his family have been coming to the annual even... More
Wounded veterans and their family members receive a
Wounded veterans and their family members receive a red-carpet welcome during a "Salute Our Troops" celebration Dec. 5, 2012, in Las Vegas. A local casino and the Armed Forces Foundation joined together to prov... More
Senior Airman Andrew Perna, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron
Senior Airman Andrew Perna, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, saws the ends of Christmas trees during the Trees for Troops event, Dec. 7, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Exactly 808 tr... More
Senior Airman Jesse Potter, 57th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Jesse Potter, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems technician, prepares to load a CBU-89 bomb during the load crew competition of the year Jan. 11, 2013, at Nellis Air Forc... More
A Swedish crew chief from the 172nd Fighter Reconnaissance
A Swedish crew chief from the 172nd Fighter Reconnaissance Squadron looks at an aircraft manual before launching a Swedish JAS-39 Gripen fighter jet during RED FLAG 13-2 Jan. 21, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base,... More
Airman 1st Class Matthew Porto, 57th Maintenance squadron
Airman 1st Class Matthew Porto, 57th Maintenance squadron munitions systems apprentice, and Staff Sgt. Brittney Benke, 57th Maintenance squadron munitions systems craftsman, torque the coupling ring on a CATM 9... More
Airman 1st Class Matthew Porto, 57th Maintenance squadron
Airman 1st Class Matthew Porto, 57th Maintenance squadron munitions systems apprentice, and Staff Sgt. Brittney Benke, 57th Maintenance squadron munitions systems craftsman, torque the coupling ring on a CATM 9... More
Senior Airman Christopher Wright and Staff Sgt. Joseph
Senior Airman Christopher Wright and Staff Sgt. Joseph Ragadio, 57th Maintenance Group weapons load crew members, loads an AIM-9X Next Generation Sidewinder missile onto a F-15 Eagle Feb. 15, 2013, at Nellis A... More
Three U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers prepare to
Three U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers prepare to depart for a training mission during Red Flag 13-3, Feb. 25, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The KC-135 is a refueling aircraft utilized to extend the r... More
A Royal Air Force 12th Bomber Squadron crew chief performs
A Royal Air Force 12th Bomber Squadron crew chief performs preflight inspections on a Tornado GR4 during Red Flag 13-3 Feb. 25, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag is one of a series of advanced train... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Collins wipes
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Collins wipes down components in the Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon engine bay during a phase inspection in the Thunderbird hangar at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 27... More
Royal Australian Air Force, E-7A Airborne Early Warning
Royal Australian Air Force, E-7A Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft holds short of the active runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 27, 2013. RAAF E-7A pilots, maintainers and support members are... More
Red Flag 13-3 F-22 Tanker, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
A three-ship formation of F-22 Raptors from the 27th Fighter Squadron out of Langley Air Force Base, Va., participate in Red Flag 13-3 March 5, 2013, fly over the Nevada Test and Training Range. The exercise is... More
F-35 Lightning II arrival, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
One of two Lockheed Martin F-35 Lighting IIs lands at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 6, 2013. The aircraft, assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, has a maximum speed of more than Mach 1.6. (U.... More
Two Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft fly
Two Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft fly over Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., prior to landing March 6, 2013. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a single-seat, single-engine, fifth generation, mult... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sherisha Ko, 99th Force Support
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sherisha Ko, 99th Force Support Squadron food service shift leader, transfers grilled chicken to a pan March 6, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Ko is responsible for planning, pre... More
U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 20th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 79th Fighter Squadron for takeoff during Red Flag 13-3 at Nellis Air Force ... More
Staff Sgt. Matthew Hulsman, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron
Staff Sgt. Matthew Hulsman, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal technician, speaks to Nathan Richter, Director of rental sales for Hilton Grand Vacations during a Las Vegas Chamber of Comm... More
Sticks of dynamite are laid out at the 820th RED HORSE
Sticks of dynamite are laid out at the 820th RED HORSE rock quarry, March 28, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 820th RED HORSE Squadron special capabilities program focuses on teamwork and safety when d... More
Sticks of dynamite are laid out at the 820th RED HORSE
Sticks of dynamite are laid out at the 820th RED HORSE rock quarry, March 28, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 820th RED HORSE Squadron special capabilities program focuses on teamwork and safety when d... More
First Lt. Matilda Brunner, 99th Medical Operations
First Lt. Matilda Brunner, 99th Medical Operations Squadron occupational therapist, and Capt. Debra Secrest, 99th MDOS chief of occupational therapy, assist Petty Officer 1st Class Felix Quinones, Navy Operatio... More
Airman 1st Class Brittany Marin, 99th Medical Support
Airman 1st Class Brittany Marin, 99th Medical Support Squadron laboratory technician, checks the inventory of blood products, April 10, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical ... More
A Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II, followed by a
A Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II, followed by a Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon, flies over Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 24, 2013, prior to landing. The F-35 Lightning II is the fourth of four F-... More
A participant in the 11th Annual Nevada Special Olympics
A participant in the 11th Annual Nevada Special Olympics competes in a long jump competition May 2, 2013, at Cheyenne High School in North Las Vegas, Nev. The Special Olympics is the world's largest sports orga... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. McGarry Lansiquot, an aircrew
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. McGarry Lansiquot, an aircrew egress technician, holds a portrait of his older brother, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class McGarret Lansiquot, at his home in Las Vegas, Nev., May 16, 2013. Sgt. ... More
Tech. Sgt. Jason Bischoff, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Jason Bischoff, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of B-Team for RED HORSE Airborne, secures cargo for a Joint Forcible Entry Exercise May 29, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Ba... More
A C-17 Globemaster III from the 62nd Airlift Wing drops
A C-17 Globemaster III from the 62nd Airlift Wing drops military cargo May 31, 2013, during the Joint Forcible Entry Exercise on the Nevada Test and Training Range. The cargo contained equipment necessary for t... More
A C-17 Globemaster from McChord Air Force Base, Wash.,
A C-17 Globemaster from McChord Air Force Base, Wash., sits on the Nellis AFB flight line before the start of the Joint Forcible Entry Exercise May 31, 2013, at Nellis AFB, Nev. JFEX is a U.S. Air Force Weapons... More
U.S. Army Col. Michael R. Fenzel, center, the commander
U.S. Army Col. Michael R. Fenzel, center, the commander of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, waits for the command of “stand-by,” prior to exiting a C17 Globemaster III aircraft during Joint ... More
Tech. Sgt. Joshua Ramos, 820th RED HORSE airborne electrical
Tech. Sgt. Joshua Ramos, 820th RED HORSE airborne electrical systems technician, checks his equipment before boarding a C-130 Hercules May 31, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Ramos was a participant in the... More
Airman 1st Class James Vrtis, 99th Communication Squadron
Airman 1st Class James Vrtis, 99th Communication Squadron airfield systems apprentice, briefs about different types of radio equipment before the radio tower climbing demonstration June 7, 2013, at Nellis Air F... More
Nellis Air Force Base Warrior Fitness Center racquetball courts
Juan Santos, 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron Nellis Support Center superintendent, looks back as Chris Goff, 99th LRS NSC lodging coordinator, hits a racquetball at the Warrior Fitness Center June 14, 2013, a... More
Neil Armstrong, 99th Contracting Squadron infrastructure
Neil Armstrong, 99th Contracting Squadron infrastructure flight NCO in charge, lifts weights at the Warrior Fitness Center June 17, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Weights, cardio equipment and exercise cl... More
Patrons of the Warrior Fitness Center exercise on treadmills
Patrons of the Warrior Fitness Center exercise on treadmills June 17, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The fitness center has elliptical machines, stair climber machines, stationary bikes, treadmills and ro... More
Think before you drink: LVAADD saves careers, lives
Las Vegas Airmen Against Drunk Driving is an all-volunteer organization made up of Airmen from Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases who volunteer their time to help ensure their fellow wingmen make it home safely.... More