Staff Sgt. Kaleb Rutherford, 855th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron metals technician, assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron, talks about why he likes his mission and how it benefits Nellis Air Force Base aircraft and the Air Force.

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Metal Tech's Keep it in the Air

Members of the Nellis Air Force Base community commemorated the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that occurred on America Sept. 11, 2001, and those who have lost their lives supporting the Global War on Terror with a special ceremony and flyover at the United States Air Force Warfare Center Headquarters.

September 11 remembrance ceremony, Nellis AFB

Airmen from both the 58th and 66th Rescue Squadron, along with the 855th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, are welcomed home by friends and family after their return from duty in Southwest Asia in support of Operation Allies Refuge at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Sept. 7, 2021.

Nellis Airmen return from Operation Allies Refuge support

The 66th Rescue Squadron and 855th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron launched and recovered HH-60G Pave Hawks during Red Flag 21-3 at Nellis Air Force at dusk and nightfall.

Red Flag 21-3 66 RQS launch and recoveries

In an attempt to de-stigmatize seeking help for mental health, 99th Force Support Squadron commander, Lt. Col. Nicole Droney shares her story on how she sought help after losing a very important and prominent family member. If not for Military OneSource, Droney would have been left to process grief and loss alone.

Lt. Col. Nicole Droney's Encounter with Grief

In an attempt to de-stigmatize seeking help for MentalHealth, Army veteran and 99th Force Support HR specialist, Mr. Albert Tew shares his story on how he sought help through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs after his gunner, Staff Sgt. Casey, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Albert Tew's Encounter with PTSD

USAF Weapons School students flew from Dyess Air Force Base to the Nevada Test and Training Range showcasing their newly learned skills for combat operations. Capt. Shawn Riley talks about his first experience as part of the lead C-130 crew.

21A WSINT

Nellis was visited and recognized by the Nevada Division of Forestry and Tree City USA foundation during an Arbor Day celebration for 27 years of great stewardship of the land and its trees. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Tree City USA recognizes NAFB on Arbor Day

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