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Officials: US soldier who crossed into North Korea in American custody

Kim Tong-hyung, Matthew Lee and Lolita C. Baldor The Associated Press — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:42:46 +0000

The fate of Pvt. Travis King remains uncertain, having been declared AWOL by the U.S. government.

Remembering Las Vegas scandal that brought down a US Navy secretary

Jeff Burbank — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:45:30 +0000

On Sept. 7, 1991, in the hallway of the then-Las Vegas Hilton’s third floor, a group of up to drunken male pilots started to grab and grope dozens of passing women.

How Raiders QB Garoppolo satisfies his need for speed

Tony Garcia — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:56:38 +0000

Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo did more than sign autographs during his visit to Nellis Air Force Base this summer.

‘Invisible enemy’: Nonprofit, legislators aim to help vets exposed to toxins

Jessica Hill — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:00:16 +0000

A nonprofit will push for legislation that will help veterans receive compensation for their exposure to toxic chemicals while working at a nuclear test site in the 1980s.

Ex-Nellis airman accused of raping teen babysitter

David Wilson — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 23:47:08 +0000

North Las Vegas police have accused a former airman of raping his family’s 16-year-old babysitter.

Nellis AFB’s John Boyd ‘changed the way every air force in the world flies’

Jeff Burbank — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:01:30 +0000

At Nellis AFB, the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, reserved for the branch’s most talented pilots, is housed in the Boyd Building, named after renowned fighter pilot and military tactician Col. John Boyd.

‘Step in right direction’: Bill targets those who scam veterans

Jessica Hill — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 01:23:48 +0000

The Veterans Protection from Fraud Act would increase penalties to up to 10 years in prison for fraud targeting a veteran, including mail fraud, general fraudulent schemes and more.

Las Vegas VA clinic blamed in response to patient who died after fall

Jeff Burbank — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:00:17 +0000

An inspector for the Department of Veterans Affairs identified deficiencies in a Las Vegas VA clinic’s response to a severely ill elderly patient who died in 2021.

U.S. Army soldier from Las Vegas dies during training exercise

Jeffrey Collins Associated Press — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 16:19:25 +0000

Officials are investigating what happened to the staff sergeant, who failed to return from a land navigation course.

‘Welcome Home’: Vietnam veterans honored with Quilts of Valor

Kiara Adams — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:00:21 +0000

Quilts of Valor were bestowed on Vietnam War veterans during a reunion at the Embassy Suites in Las Vegas.

Nellis Air Force Base moves back Aviation Nation dates to 2025

Taylor Lane — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:05:05 +0000

The Air Force base said in a tweet Thursday that the dates were changed “due to emerging mission requirements.”

Drag show at Nellis AFB canceled despite previous approval

Muri Assunção New York Daily News — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:50:41 +0000

Pentagon officials have canceled an upcoming drag event at the Nellis Air Force Base, even though the family-friendly show had been previously approved by the Air Force.

’Our fallen heroes’: Ceremony honors those who died in military service

Kiara Adams — Tue, 30 May 2023 02:46:09 +0000

The Memorial Day ceremony on Monday attracted hundreds to the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City.

New helicopters boost Nevada National Guard for rescues, disasters

Jimmy Romo — Wed, 17 May 2023 02:35:36 +0000

The helicopters will be able to perform search-and-rescue missions in nearly any local environment.

‘True American hero’: Fighter pilot survived Vietnam, conspiracy conviction

Brett Clarkson — Tue, 16 May 2023 13:00:09 +0000

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. James Abraham died March 27. In the 1970s, he was the general manager of the Aladdin casino.

‘We were never told’: Veterans of nuclear test site seek compensation

Jessica Hill — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:08:19 +0000

Veterans who worked at sites in Nevada in the 1980s are seeking compensation for health problems they’ve experienced in the decades since.

US airman based at Creech dies in Las Vegas

Jeff Burbank — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:20:22 +0000

Markel Ellison had been assigned to the Air Force base’s 432nd Wing, a squad known as the “Hunters.”

9 killed in Army Black Hawk helicopter crash in Kentucky

Sharon Johnson The Associated Press — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:39:12 +0000

The helicopters landed in a field near a residential area with no injuries on the ground, Brig. Gen. John Lubas, the 101st Airborne deputy commander, said.

‘Just so unforgivable’: Veteran still missing after Death Valley visit

Doug Kari Special to the Review-Journal — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:00:09 +0000

Bob Wildoner was 76 when he headed to remote hot springs in Death Valley National Park in May 2021. He hasn’t been seen since.

Aviation Nation air show has a new date

Taylor Lane — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 21:06:58 +0000

Nellis Air Force Base has rescheduled its air show featuring the famous Thunderbirds.

Teen driver gets jail time in crash that killed Nellis senior airman

Sabrina Schnur — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 23:52:24 +0000

The teen, who police say was driving 63 mph in a 35 mph zone, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count in the North Las Vegas crash.

Air Force leader’s spouse opened fire during Andrews breach

Tara Copp Associated Press — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:54:44 +0000

Joint Base Andrews is home to the fleet of blue and white presidential aircraft, including Air Force One.

Biden initially inclined to shoot down Chinese balloon, sources say

Matthew Lee The Associated Press — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:15:20 +0000

Nellis Air Force Base reportedly scrambled two jets in response to the balloon, and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken postponed a trip to China.

Veterans cemetery in Boulder City breaks ground on expansion

Justin Razavi — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 23:11:24 +0000

The expansion project, which will add thousands of burial plots and above-ground niches, is expected to start Feb. 6.

US to send 31 M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine

Lolita C. Baldor and Tara Copp The Associated Press — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 17:15:53 +0000

The $400 million package announced Wednesday also includes eight M88 recovery vehicles — tank-like tracked vehicles that can tow the Abrams if it gets stuck.

3 active-duty Marines charged in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Alanna Durkin Richer The Associated Press — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:00:37 +0000

Micah Coomer, Joshua Abate and Dodge Dale Hellonen were arrested on misdemeanor charges after their fellow Marines helped investigators identify them in footage.

Threat made to Creech Air Force Base closes US 95

David Wilson — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 04:56:29 +0000

A man was taken into custody near the base around 4 p.m. and suspicious items were found in his vehicle.

National Guard sergeant tried to strangle girlfriend, police say

Jeff Burbank — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:17:04 +0000

A sergeant with the Nevada Army National Guard has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and domestic battery by strangulation.

Nellis staff sergeant appears in court on child porn charges

Justin Razavi — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:34:36 +0000

A staff sergeant at Nellis Air Force Base was arraigned Tuesday on charges of distributing child pornography.

Fallon Navy base expansion to go to Biden’s desk

Jessica Hill — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 01:58:13 +0000

The U.S. Senate approved Thursday the proposed expansion of the U.S. Navy’s Fallon Range Training Complex.