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Sept. 23, 2020

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Red Flag, an air-to-air combat exercise for pilots, and Green Flag, a ground combat training exercise, are two of the largest training operations in the Department of Defense. The NTTR enables training opportunities like these, while also providing a practice home to the U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration team and daily flying operations for squadrons based at Nellis.

MQ-9 Reaper aircrew from the 22nd Attack Squadron, 1st Lt. Robert, pilot, and Staff Sgt. Edward, sensor operator, look to one another while flying a training mission at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, April 15, 2020. The 22nd Attack Squadron, and other squadrons within the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, provide critical dominant, persistent attack and reconnaissance capabilities in the defense of the Nation 24/7/365. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Rio Rosado)

April 27, 2020

Remotely piloted aircraft crews maintain mission readiness during COVID-19

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — COVID-19 cannot stop the dedicated Airmen who fly remotely piloted aircraft in support of global operations. COVID-19 has now increased health awareness for everyone, and RPA pilots are no exception.

March 25, 2020

99 ABW units partner to improve network access for 17K personnel

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Three 99th Air Base Wing units recently expedited the purchase of over 300 laptops, tablets and smartphones to provide improved telework capability for nearly 17,000 active-duty and civilian personnel assigned to Nellis and Creech Air Force bases.

An Airman hands paper providing information to civilians.

March 20, 2020

99th MDG fights COVID-19

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Staff Sgt. Juan Acuna, dental assistant assigned to the 99th Dental Squadron, hands out information sheets at the Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC) on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 20, 2020. MOMMC is postured to support the medical needs of the Nellis Air Force Base community. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman 1st Class Bryan

Spectators get a closer look at an MQ-9 Reaper at Aviation Nation Nov. 11, 2016, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The public was able to get a close view of the aircraft while also being educated on its capabilities from members of Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Clausen/Released)

Nov. 14, 2016

MQ-1, MQ-9 showcased at Aviation Nation

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Men and women from Creech Air Force Base showcased the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft during Aviation Nation Nov. 12-13, 2016, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Pilots, sensor operators, maintenance and intelligence career fields answered questions about the aircraft and their jobs as part of a static display. The display helped guests attending the airshow better understand the MQ-1 and MQ-9 capabilities and mission.

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