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HRH Prince Khalid bin Salman returns to Nellis AFB this time as the Saudi Ambassador to the U.S.
@SaudiEmbassyUSA
#coalitionpartnerships
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Rams, Patriots, Thunderbirds regardless of the outcome of
#SuperBowl
Team Nellis will be front and center before kickoff as
@AFThunderbirds
flyover during the National Anthem with millions watching worldwide!
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Today we stand in solidarity with our Las Vegas community to mourn and honor those lost in the Oct. 1 shooting on
#VegasStrong
Day.
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Roses are red
Violets are blue
Who needs romance
When you've got an F-22...
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But seriously, back to hockey as
@GoldenKnights
take to the ice tonight in Vegas, and here's how Team Nellis supports our Knights...that and we can't let the
@RCAF_ARC
show us up.
(The F-16 in VGK colors is purely coincidental)
#GoKnightsGo
#StanleyCup
#weretheonlyjetsinvegas
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What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas...unless you're an F16, F16s have a hard time staying in Vegas especially once they hit the afterburner.
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Looking forward to welcoming
@VP
to the best base in the Air Force tomorrow!
Looking forward to being in Nevada tomorrow w/
@SenDeanHeller
&
@SecAFOfficial
to speak to our airmen & women at
@NellisAFB
. We'll also celebrate the grand opening of AFWERX, a program to connect the Air Force w/ entrepreneurs & the community to encourage innovation.
#VPinNV
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We are aware of an incident involving an aircraft associated with Nellis Air Force Base. We will provide updates as they become available.
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**NOISE AVISORY**
Close to 100 aircraft are scheduled to depart Nellis twice a day and may remain in the air for up to five hours during this large-scale exercise. Also, expect aircraft noise during nighttime and weekend launches.
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Since you asked...here they are, the F-16s and F-22 doing the first USAF flyover of an indoor NHL game.
#AirPower
#weretheonlyjetsinvegas
#GoKnightsGo
#StanleyCup
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In case you missed it....
And yes
@GoldenKnights
scored first.
#AFflyover
#110PercentLasVegas
#StanleyCup
#VegasBorn
#VegasBornSince1941
🛩
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Just a reminder, Nellis may have a lot of incredible fighter jets, but we also have some pretty cool helicopters flying in the skies over
#Nevada
...
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Did you like the video we did showing Team Nellis support for our
@GoldenKnights
? Well, that's just the beginning of what's in store...
#GoKnightsGo
#StanleyCup
#weretheonlyjetsinvegas
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As we look back on 2018, we share one of the best Team Nellis moments of the year, the F-35 flyover
@TMobileArena
during the
@GoldenKnights
Stanley Cup Finals.
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So we told you there was more throughout the week when we posted the F-15 photos...meet our
#VegasStrong
F-16 that flew over the city today.
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The EA-18G Growler is one of the
@USNavy
participant aircraft during Red Flag exercises where they get some of the best training available in the world from the
@usairforce
, training that keeps Naval Aviation ready for combat.
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Once again the F-35 had too many helpings of turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, and green bean casserole. Back to the gym on Monday to work off the weight gain!
From Team Nellis to all of you, Happy Thanksgiving!
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One last photo this one is of the flyover of Nellis as the
@AFThunderbirds
returned home today.
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The Future Fight is here!
More than 20 units and approximately 2,300 participants have arrived at Nellis AFB to take part in the final Red Flag of 2022.
@aircombatcmd
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@JBLEnews
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@usairforce
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All good things must come to an end. After a year and a half of running this feed I'm turning it over to my successor.
Thanks for the interaction, likes, and follows for the Nellis Feed and Posts. Thanks for the partnerships both in Vegas and the world.
SMSgt V, USAF, Retired
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Nellis Air Force Base took precautions today against a potential threat. While we don’t provide details about specific changes in our force protection measures, our Security Forces members responded as appropriate. Everyone is safe and operations continue as usual.
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Sweet Tweet of the Day, it's an Air Force CV-22 Osprey flying over the Strip taken by one of our Nellis photographers.
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Airmen in the
#NellisAFB
Control Tower stay busy managing the Nellis flightline and airspace overhead!
#Teamwork
#Readiness
#ATC
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The F-22 is just one of the many aircraft on the Nellis flightline right now during Red Flag 19-1, as
@usairforce
work together with partners like
@AusAirForce
and
@RoyalAirForce
to train on tactics and techniques in the skies over
#Nevada
.
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When you're on the drive to work and checking out that car next to you at the stoplight...
#AirPower
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Our very own 6th Weapons School F-35s kicked off the
@ArmedForcesBowl
with a flyover.
What a way to start a game!🏈
#LMAFB
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It's Thursday morning so how about some F-15 with your coffee to get the day started!
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The best part is seeing you guys enjoying the flyover at the end, that's why were proud to call Las Vegas and Nevada home.
#110PercentLasVegas
#110PercentNevada
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And they're back...after a successful season travelling across the U.S. the
@AFThunderbirds
returned home to Nellis today.
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A contractor-operated aircraft that took off from Nellis Air Force Base crashed at approximately 2:30 p.m. May 24 outside the southern edge of the base.
Multiple federal and local first responders are on scene.
The incident is under investigation.
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Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from aircraft as the
@usairforce
conducts Red Flag 23-3, July 17-Aug 4.
Close to 100 aircraft are scheduled to depart Nellis 2x/day during this large-scale exercise.
Expect aircraft noise during nighttime & weekend launches.
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With
@NASCAR
coming to Las Vegas this weekend, we'd thought we'd show them how the Air Force does pit stops...
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U2 in Las Vegas normally means a sold out concert on the Strip, U-2 in
#lasvegas
is a totally different story...
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Word is getting out about tonight's flyover...and the hockey game following it!
#110PercentLasVegas
#StanleyCup
#vegasborn
#vegasbornsince1941
🛩
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The Nellis runway today is looking like the 15 and 95 interchange minus the orange cones...
Red Flag 18-3
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Happy Friday to all of our Team Nellis friends and followers, we can't think of a better photo to end the week on.
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Belgian Air Force F-16 taking off on another mission as part of Red Flag 19-2!
@BeAirForce
#RedFlag
#F16
#NellisAFB
#AirPower
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It's F-35 Friday here at Nellis, today we introduce you to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, responsible for developing tactics for the
@usairforce
F-35 fleet.
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Last night
@TMobileArena
with the
@GoldenKnights
:
Team Nellis executes flyover by 2 F-16s and 1F-22, Knights then score first goal 35 secs later and go on to win the game.
Correlation or Causation?
#AirPower
@USAF_ACC
#GoKnightsGo
#StanleyCup
#weretheonlyjetsinvegas
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It's a new year and that means it's time for new Red Flag exercises featuring the best in
@usairforce
and Allied Air Forces taking to the skies over
#Nevada
, here's something to help get ready for the action!
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17 Years ago some of us at Nellis were already serving, some of us were moved to serve, and some of us knew when our time came we would serve in the Armed Forces. Today all of us remember 9-11 and how it changed our lives forever.
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An Air Force F-16 assigned to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, crashed at approximately 10:30 am during routine training on the Nevada Test and Training Range. The condition of the pilot is unknown at this time. Emergency responders are on the scene. As soon as additional details..
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On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer, on Vixen...
There are 8 Reindeers and 8
@AFThunderbirds
, strangely enough the Thunderbirds fly no Airshows during December so
@Norad_Northcom
what are they really doing over
#Christmas
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Red Flag 21-2 is complete. This iteration focused on unleashing the F-16 Aggressors against our joint forces to train our team how to succeed on a multi-domain battlefield.
@USAF_ACC
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@usairforce
|
@DeptofDefense
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One more photo to celebrate Australia Day here at Nellis as our
@Aus_AirForce
friends take to the skies over Nevada as part of Red Flag 🇦🇺🇺🇸
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🚨 Set your alarms 🚨
At 3:33 p.m.
#NellisAFB
fighter jets will rip through the Vegas skyline for Game 5 of the
#StanleyCup
Finals showcasing the commitment & synergy of the
@USAirForce
and the spirit of championship hockey.
Go Knights Go!
#UKnightTheRealm
@NHL
@GoldenKnights
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Red Flag 21-2 is in full effect. Units from joint and coalition partners have come from all over the world to Nellis to learn and grow as expert professionals to protect and serve our countries.
Which is your favorite jet?
@usairforce
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@USAF_ACC
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#RedFlagNellis
#FightsOn
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This is what happens when you let the F-16 go back for seconds and thirds at the Thanksgiving Dinner, we all gain that holiday weight because the food is so good. Happy Thanksgiving from Nellis AFB!!
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Land of the Free, Home of the Brave. Game 3 let's do this
@GoldenKnights
#110PercentLasVegas
#StanleyCup
#VegasBorn
#VegasBornSince1941
🛩
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20 Years ago 2 Nellis based helicopters crashed while on a training mission killing 12.
Members from the Rescue Squadron traveled to the memorial to pay their respects.
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Let's be honest how cool is it to have the U-2 on the Nellis flightline with the greatest city on earth in the background. So cool we're going to tag the boss
@SecAFOfficial
, and
@GenDaveGoldfein
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As the sun goes down here's the F-35 prior to Thanksgiving dinner, we'll check back on it tomorrow after the meal...
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Our international partners are here and crushing it during
#RedFlag
20-2.
We are training with our coalition partners through realistic combat scenarios to ensure we are ready for future conflicts.
#USAF
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#GermanAirForce
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#ItalianAirForce
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#SpanishAirForce
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Our hearts are with all affected by last night's shooting in Las Vegas.
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Golden skies for the
@GoldenKnights
as they move one step closer to holding the
#StanleyCup
from all of us at Nellis,
#GoKnightsGo
!
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Tonight's forecast 100% chance of lightning! F-35s that is. 😉
#RedFlag
21-1
@HillAFBUtah
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@USAF_ACC
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#RedFlag
exercises increase the combat readiness of air forces around the world. Great job by our international partners in Red Flag 19-2.
#AirPower
#NellisAFB
#AimHigh
#Partnership
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One of the cool things about being at Nellis is seeing all of the different aircraft like the B-2 Bomber that show up to train at the
@USAF_ACC
and
@usairforce
's home of
#AirPower
...
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#RedFlag
21-1
#Stratotankers
are
#readyAF
to refuel our jets and get them back in the fight ✈️
@USAF_ACC
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@ScottAFB
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@MacDill_AFB
#KC135
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#refuel
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#thirstythursdays
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Thanks for joining us at Red Flag 21-2
@LukeAFB
.
With its advanced avionics, the F-35A provides next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness and reduced vulnerability for the United States and its allies.
@USAF_ACC
|
@usairforce
📸 William Lewis
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Behind the scenes from Wednesday's
@GoldenKnights
Military Appreciation Night...
This is some pretty cool footage of our Nellis team supporting Vegas' team!
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We used photo illustrator blending two photos we took to get a pretty cool final product...winning the jackpot if you will.
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Another day at Red Flag on the Nellis Flightline as our partners from the
@RoyalAirForce
prepare for a mission over Nevada.
#RedFlag
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It's been awhile... I know you've missed some of our good Nellis photos, so let's get this week started right!
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Get ready for Aviation Nation taking place at Nellis AFB Nov. 16-17!
#aviationnation
#airshow
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In case you missed it, here's a variation on our world famous Stanley Cup flyover...
Nellis Airmen deliver the puck for tonight's game and Military Appreciation Night.
#GoKnightsGo
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We'd like to thank our friends
@AFThunderbirds
for the aerial photography of the VegasStrong F16, TSgt Chris Boitz got some great shots.
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When pilots come to train at Nellis, they face off against the highly trained aviators from the
@57thWing
Aggressor Squadron. For decades the Aggressors have been providing
@usairforce
and allied nations formidable opposition to fly against.
#AIRPOWER
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It's awesome to have
#F35B
Lightning II fighters from VMFA-122 at
#RedFlag193
. Their Marines work hard to get their jets ready to take part in the joint fight.
@USMC
#MarineCorpsAirStationYuma
@USAF_ACC
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The Strip isn't the only place in Vegas lit up all bright at night...
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Our base flag remains at half-staff as we stand together with our city, Las Vegas.
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Man's best friend...also a part of the Nellis team
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When it's time to head for home and you want to bypass the 215...
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Flying into the weekend like this F-35... The first week of
@usairforce
Red Flag 19-1 is done.
Next week more missions with our
@USNavy
@AusAirForce
@RoyalAirForce
partners!
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Which lightning do you think strikes harder?
These F-35 Lightning IIs from
@hafb
were parked on the
@NellisAFB
flight line during last night’s
#Vegas
storm. Today, they’re ready to rumble for
#RedFlag
21-3
@DeptofDefense
@usairforce
@USAF_ACC
@thef35
@theF35JPO
#nvwx
@NWSVegas
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Nellis welcomes more than 1,500 participants from the U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Air National Guard and the Royal Netherlands Air Force for Red Flag-Nellis 24-2 from March 10-23. Read more:
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So as we just proved it, and the series against
@NHLJets
is over sadly we must retire
#weretheonlyjetsinvegas
until next season.
@GoldenKnights
control the ice, we control the skies.
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Did you "Hear" the news?👂
Red Flag 24-1 is predicted to increase noise Jan. 15-26.
Starting Monday, Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft 🛫 as the Air Force conducts Red Flag 24-1.
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Look, I know we're talking a lot about our
@GoldenKnights
, but just like Canada we're not used to hockey in May, so we're really excited!
#StanleyCup
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So many sounds of
#freedom
, all in one place.
#RedFlag
21-1
@USAF_ACC
@ACC_Commander
@AFGlobalStrike
@GenTimothyMRay2
@GencharlesQBro4
@usairforce
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We'll make it a two-for-Tuesday while we're at it, and add this photo of the Aggressor F-16 as it prepares to refuel during a recent Red Flag mission.
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