FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada ~ 14 MAY 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Nellis Air Force Base 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.

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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We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!



Missing Man Setting

Robert Schumann - Traumerei
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Never Forget The Brave Men And Women Who Gave Their Lives To Secure Our Freedom!!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[WVNan]

I would like to thank the Thunder Birds guys for being so great to my son when he was playing with his Dad’s band at the Officer’s club at Nellis. My son was about 12 years old and the guys took him into the Thunder Bird’s private room. They showed him around and gave him some souvenirs. They were really great guys and my son, who is now in his 40s still remembers his time there with fondness.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And right close behind....JJ snags the silver!!

[darkwing104]

One of my favorite Air Force base bump...

[luvie]

....till they all come home....

[WVNan]

I’m taking credit for starting that Prayer for Protection here on FR. It was written by Charles Freeman, a Unity pastor. I have used it for years to surround my loved ones when we are apart or traveling.

[The Mayor]

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Becoming
May 14, 2013

I grew up in a small town. No famous people. No busy streets. Not much to do. Yet I’ve always been thankful for my quiet, uncomplicated upbringing.

One evening when my husband and I were attending a business dinner, a new acquaintance asked me where I was from. When I told her, she said, “Aren’t you embarrassed to admit it?”

Unsure whether or not she was joking, I simply said, “No.”

Although my town was sometimes belittled for its lack of sophistication, it was not lacking in things that matter. My family was part of a church community in which parents brought up children “in the training and admonition of the Lord” (Eph. 6:4).

Jesus also grew up in a small town: Nazareth. A man named Nathanael asked, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” (John 1:46). Jesus proved that the answer is yes. Even though He grew up in an insignificant place, He was the most significant person in all of history.

Experience taught me and Scripture confirms that what matters is not where you grow up but how you grow up. Sometimes we feel insignificant compared to sophisticated people from prominent places. But we are significant to God, and He can make us strong in spirit and filled with His wisdom.

O teach me what it cost You, Lord,
To make a sinner whole;
And help me understand anew
The value of one soul! —Anon.

What we become is more important than where we’re from.

Read: Luke 2:41-52

Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. —Luke 2:52

Bible in a Year:
2 Kings 19-21; John 4:1-30

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Luv!

***HUGS***



Great to see you this evening!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Sand bags the bronze!!

[Jet Jaguar]

We broke our record low temp this morning.

HUGZ

[luvie]

Very good to see you, too! Did you get started on your new project today? Was it as weird as the last one? ;)

[smokingfrog]

Isn't that where Groom Lake is located?

[ConorMacNessa]

I wasn't hired for that project. I applied for another one that I saw today and have my resumé out to the usual suspects. Hopefully this will not be an extended vacation.



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...good lessons today? Good weather?

[Kathy in Alaska]

What a great experience for your son! Thanks for sharing, WVNan.

[left that other site]

Yes! Both Good lessons AND Good Weather!

Hallelujah! :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Cool....I’ve been using it for years and years. Maybe I got it from you. Thanks for sharing it with everyone. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Headed home...have to meet the handyman at 6:30p.

[luvie]

I hope you find something soon. Vacations are good in small doses.

[ConorMacNessa]

Safe Passage, Kathy - making my way up the stairway to Boudoir MacNessa. See you on the morrow!



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV) \