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  • NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- (Left) Maj. Christopher Vasquez, 926th Group, directs a shoot April 21 to compile footage for an updated mission video. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Jessica Martin)

    Take one!

    (Left) Maj. Christopher Vasquez, 926th Group, directs a shoot April 21 to compile footage for an updated mission video.
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    926th Group reservists bring home Air Force-level awards

    Congratulations to two 926th Group Airmen recently named recipients of the Air Force's 2010 Manpower, Personnel and Services Annual Awards.Maj. Myla Abejuela, 926th Force Support Squadron personnel officer, was awarded Force Support Company Grade Officer of the Year, and Master Sgt. Brian Marr, 926th FSS non-commissioned officer in charge of
  • Secretary of the Air Force, Michael B. Donley, General, USAF Chief of Staff, Norton A. Schwartz, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, James A. Roy talk about safety during the summer.

    Our people are our most important asset

    This past year has marked significant events in world relations, calling us to remain vigilant and steadfast in our mission. But vigilance is not exclusive to the battlefield; it is just as important here at home as we engage in our day-to- day activities.The Memorial Day weekend is now behind us; hopefully you all took this time to relax, recharge
  • NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE -- (Left) 1st Lt. Dawn Streicher-Mills, 926th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, repeats the commissioning oath administered by Lt. Col. Travis Caughlin, here May 19. Lieutenant Streicher-Mills was recently commissioned under the U.S. Air Force Reserve Medical Service Corps Direct Commissioning Program. Formerly a master sergeant serving as a health services administrator in the 926th AMDS, she is now a medical services corps officer with the unit. Lieutenant Streicher-Mills has been a member of the 926th AMDS since July 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Laura Valenzuela)

    926th AMDS welcomes newest CGO

    (Left) 1st Lt. Dawn Streicher-Mills, 926th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, repeats the commissioning oath administered by Lt. Col. Travis Caughlin, here May 19. Lieutenant Streicher-Mills was recently commissioned under the U.S. Air Force Reserve Medical Service Corps Direct Commissioning Program. Formerly a master sergeant serving as a health
  • Air Force athlete Jason Morgan competes in the wheelchair 800 meter dash May 17, 2011, during the track competition at the 2011 Warrior Games at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Some 200 wounded warriors and disabled veterans from all the military services are competing in paralympic-style athletic events May 16 through May 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Desiree N. Palacios)

    How do you respond to challenges?

    This week, I will not be at the Unit Training Assembly as I am working my second year as the coach for the Air Force Wounded Warrior Games Track team. I wanted to pass along what an extraordinary privilege it is to work with these amazing athletes, but I don't think anyone would argue the fact that these individuals defy the boundaries of the human
  • NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - (Right) Capt. Daniel Tufts, 926th Civil Engineer Flight commander, receives the guideon from Col. Herman Brunke, Jr., 926th Group commander, during an appointment of command ceremony here April 14. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Jessica Martin)

    926th Civil Engineer Flight names commander

    The 926th Group celebrated the appointment of a new flight commander here April 14.Capt. Daniel Tufts leads the 926th Civil Engineer Flight, activated December 2010. The 926th CEF deploys explosive ordnance disposal Airmen worldwide to provide force protection for military and civilian personnel against nuclear, chemical and biological threats. The
  • Las Vegas employers watch a KC-135 boom operator (center) refuel another aircraft in flight during a 926th Group Employer Appreciation Day. The 926th GP, in conjunction with the ESGR, held the event for employers of local reservists to thank them for their support. In addition to the orientation ride, the employers toured F-15, F-16, F-22 and A-10 aircraft and attended a recognition luncheon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brett Clashman)

    Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve recruiting NV chair

    Nevada's Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve organization is looking to fill its volunteer state chair position. State chairs garner support from all identified Reserve Component employers, advocate for Reserve Component employers within the Department of Defense, educate customers and stakeholders, assist in the identification and
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    Nellis recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    Nellis members marked April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a 5k wingman run April 22. The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator office and Airman Leadership School held the event in conjunction with Alcohol Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. Additionally, a Bystander Intervention training class was held mid-April to educate
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    926th Group reservist named Air War College Distance Learning Graduate of the Year

    Congratulations to former 926th Group member, Lt. Col. Lynnette Hebert, who was recently named Air War College Distance Learning Graduate of the Year. Colonel Hebert is a reservist who was integrated into the active-duty's United States Air Force Warfare Center here as the Deputy A2.  
  • NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- (Center) Tech. Sgt. Dwayne Jackson, 926th Group antiterrorism officer and security manager, is presented with the Air Force Reserve Command's Security Forces Staff Noncommissioned Officer of 2010 award by Col. Mary Roehl, AFRC's Top Cop, and Chief Master Sgt. Suzanne Clemons, AFRC's chief of training and combat arms, here April 1. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Jessica Martin)

    Antiterrorism officer recognized by AFRC leadership

    A 926th Group member was recently named Air Force Reserve Command's Security Forces Staff Noncommissioned Officer of 2010.Tech. Sgt. Dwayne Jackson, antiterrorism officer and security manager, was presented with the award by Col. Mary Roehl, AFRC's Top Cop, and Chief Master Sergeant Suzanne Clemons, AFRC's chief of training and combat arms here
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