FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada ~ 22 July 08

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

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Road Trip: Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Nellis Air Force Base (IATA: LSV, ICAO: KLSV) is a United States Air Force base, in Clark County, Nevada, on the northeast side of Las Vegas. An installation of the Air Combat Command (ACC), Nellis is the location of United States Air Force Warfare Center and a major training location for both U.S. and foreign fighter aircraft aircrews. The base is named for William Harrell Nellis, a Las Vegas resident and Air Force P-47 pilot who died in action during the Battle of the Bulge.

Nellis, an integral part of the United States Air Force's Air Combat Command, is known as the "Home of the Fighter Pilot." It is the pinnacle of advanced air combat aviation training. The base's all-encompassing mission is accomplished through an array of aircraft: A-10; F-15C; F-15E; F-22A; F-16; RQ-1A and MQ-1 Predator remotely piloted aircraft; and HH-60G helicopters. Nellis' work force of approximately 12,000 military and civilian people makes it one of the largest single employers in southern Nevada.

A Western Air Express dirt runway, a water well and a small operations shack eight miles north of Las Vegas was the setting of the original site of today's Nellis Air Force Base.

In October 1940, Maj. David Schlatter, of the U.S. Army Air Corps, surveyed several areas in Utah, Arizona and Nevada looking for a site to locate the "first" American flexible aerial gunnery school. Major Schlatter was particularly interested in the Nevada site since about 90 percent of the area north, northwest and northeast of Las Vegas was desert wasteland.

On Jan. 25, 1941, Las Vegas Mayor John L. Russell signed over the property to the U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps for the development of the flexible gunnery school. The mission of the new school, the Las Vegas Army Air Corps Gunnery School (located on the new Las Vegas Army Air Field), was defined as "training of aerial gunners to the degree of proficiency that will qualify them for combat duty."

Learn More About The History Of Nellis Air Force Base Here!

Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., is one of the largest fighter bases in the world. Aircraft from Nellis operate on the Nevada Test and Training Range, which offers more than 15,000 square miles of airspace and 4,700 square miles of restricted land.

More than 75 percent of all live munitions used by the Air Force for training are dropped on the Nevada Test and Training Range. Many communities in southern Nevada see and hear Nellis aircraft 24 hours a day, seven days a week. From 100 feet above the ground to twice the speed of sound, Nellis conducts advanced combat training, performs operational test and evaluation, and develops tactics.

Learn More About Nellis Air Force Base Here!

The U.S. Air Force Demonstration Team, The Thunderbirds, is located at Nellis Air Force Base

The 3600th Air Demonstration Team was declared operational on June 1, 1953, although the team itself had been together and practicing for about 6 weeks prior. At this time the team had no name. There already were the Sky-Blazers, Blue Angels, Acrojets, and now the 3600th Air Demonstration Team? This just wouldn't do. During June 1953, a contest was held at Luke AFB, home of the 3600th, to pick a name for the new team. The name chosen was "Thunderbirds".

Learn More About The Thunderbirds Here!

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[SandRat]

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[MeekMom]

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[MeekMom]

Evening FRiend. How goes it? :)

[mylife]

in!

[SandRat]

Fallujah KFC

Local teenagers from the Hey Al Dubat area of Fallujah, Iraq, hang out during the afternoon near a Kentucky Fried Chicken, July 16, 2008. Since the opening nearly seven months ago, the business has flourished and attracts many customers. Photo by Cpl. Chris Mann, Regimental Combat Team 1.

[SandRat]

Going well MM and you?

[MeekMom]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Road Trip: Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

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[MeekMom]

tryin’ to survive the humidity today! :)

[SandRat]

HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU - A U.S. Army soldier shows an Iraqi girl a photo he took of her with his digital camera while on patrol in the village of Shatab, Iraq, July 14, 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Paul Seeber

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Capt Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
Clarinet_King USAF (NerdDad/CDBear)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Ev USA (Mozie)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W USAF (arbee4bush)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Lt David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Sgt Spencer USA (grame)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[SandRat]

Got that problem here as well.

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[MeekMom]

[SandRat]

ROLE MODEL - Iraqi children learn how to make a model airplane from a U.S Army soldier during a Youth Outreach Day on Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq, July 12, 2008. The event was coordinated by the Provincial Reconstruction Team to increase understanding of coalition forces for children in the local community. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micky M. Bazaldua

[puppypusher]

Good evening Kathy and My Fellow Freepers.

Thanks for the trip to Nellis AFB Kathy.That's one Air base I never was able to get assigned to.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[SandRat]

BEHIND THE FLAG - Two U.S. Army soldiers hold up the American flag during the playing of the national anthem before a soccer game between U.S soldiers and citizens of Zaab, Iraq, July 11, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, and have played a series of soccer games with Iraqi teams. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kaimana Kalauli

[The Mayor]

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July 22, 2008

Love, INC

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READ: Colossians 3:12-17

Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus. —Colossians 3:17

When I heard about the service agency called Love, INC, I assumed that meant Love, Incorporated. But it actually means Love—In the Name of Christ. The organization’s goal is to mobilize churches to reach out to a hurting and needy world in the name of Christ.

Throughout history, people have said they’re acting in Jesus’ name, when in reality it was for their own advantage. During World War II, the horrors of the Holocaust were sometimes rationalized by those who labeled the Jews “Christ-killers.” Today racist groups dare to use “Christian” in their name or literature while using violence and hatred to intimidate people.

The Word of God is so saturated with the word love that it’s hard to imagine how anyone could justify doing hateful acts in the name of Christ. Love is at the core of the gospel: Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross was motivated by God’s love. “In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him” (1 John 4:9).

As grateful followers of Jesus, we are told to “do all in the name of the Lord Jesus” (Col. 3:17). When we represent Him to other people in word and deed, they should see love, in the name of Christ.

Teach me to love—this is my plea;
May all the Spirit’s graces shine through me;
Tear from my heart all hate, foolish pride;
Help me to live like Christ the crucified. —Peterson
© 1968 John W. Peterson Music Company.

Though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, . . . but have not love, it profits me nothing. —1 Cor. 13:3

Bible in One Year: Nehemiah 10–11; Proverbs 8:12-31

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, unique, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[Kathy in Alaska]

And first up today...Sand grabs the gold!!

[MeekMom]

Amen! & Good evening Mr. Mayor. :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

And snagging the silver is....MM!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top 3...my bags the bronze!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...more rain for you? We had a little bit today.

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Look at you, Johnny on the spot...((HUGS))...hope you had a good day, maybe a short walk. We had a little rain. Haven’t looked to see if it is still raining or not.

[SandRat]

Yep, more. Yard did dry out enough from Sat’s rain to mow so the grass gets higher and higher.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Yes....you are in!! Good evening, my. Hot at your house?

[MeekMom]

I’m plannin’ on goin’ for a walk with Craig when he gets home from work. (Neighborhood’s not safe enough to go alone at night). We had some rain but mostly just heavy humidity all day long! Ughhhh! I did get out to a couple of stores and walked around. :) Wish we had your temperatures! Man!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, puppypusher. Hope all is well on your side of the country. A little rain here.

[philly-d-kidder]

Kathy and All

Good Tuesday Morning.... believe it or not We had Fog..haha 20 Kilometers and Hours instead of a 120 all the way in.... I pray we don’t have so many wrecks..Today..

Hope you have had an enjoyable dinner..

[The Mayor]

Good evening!

[mylife]

It was over 101. 89 now

[Kathy in Alaska]

BOARDING BOJAR - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sarah Merklinger restrains Bojar, a military working dog, on their way to board an HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 14, 2008. Kadena's working dogs participated in familiarization training to get used to the loud noise from helicopters and disturbances associated with flying during deployments. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Chad Warren

MERCY SCAN - U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Simmons positions a 12-year old Timorese patient for a CT-scan, Dili, East Timor, July 18, 2008. Simmons, a hospital corpsman, is assigned to the radiology department aboard the hospital ship USNS Mercy. The ship is anchored off East Timor and is supporting Pacific Partnership 2008, which provides humanitarian assistance. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class A. Nick De La Cruz

[mylife]

There were idiot out there jogging in that heat.

[MeekMom]

Hey My, are you melting in that heat??? Good grief man!

[jnsun]

Years ago we were refueling A-10's on Texas Dry Lake (Nellis Range) from a C-130. Our safety technician was a well endowed blonde who donned her halter top and climbed the ladder with a slice of watermelon for the boys in the cockpit while being gassed up in the 100 deg temps.

Couldn't do it today; and the mission commander (me) would probably be in Gitmo. But they loved it, she loved it, and it snowed the Brits like they'd never been.

The world, and it seems especially the US, has become a sad paranoid place.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Since the opening nearly seven months ago, the business has flourished and attracts many customers.

Good old KFC!! And our soldiers are responsible for making it safe!

[mylife]

It was stinky this afternoon going out for a smoke.

No shade. I sat in the truck with the window down and AC on which is strictly verboten on company property

[SandRat]

KFC always seems to be the first then MickyD’s pops up.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Love those role models!!! Go USA!!

[mylife]

What ever happened to all the fun in the world?

[MeekMom]

hmmm poor dear!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nate, for your service to our country.
And thanks to you too, sneakers, Proud Navy Mom.

[puppypusher]

Its very Nice today thanks.It was in the high eighties.