Nellis AFB
The 57th Wing oversees the dynamic and challenging missions for all flying operations at Nellis, including the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, Red Flag and Air Warrior training, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron (Thunderbirds) and the Air Warfare Center's test and evaluation activities. The Wing was reorganized in 1992 to reflect the current structure. The Wing includes the 57th Operations Group, the 57th Maintenance Group, USAF Advance Maintenance and Munitions Officers School, USAF Air Ground Operations School and the USAF Weapons School. The Thunderbirds, America's Ambassadors in Blue, have performed for more than 288 million people in all 50 states and over 56 countries around the world.
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Las Vegas is the largest city in Nevada and a major tourist, shopping, vacation and gambling destination. Besides Las Vegas’ infamous reputation as America’s playground, it also one of the fastest growing cities in the country, due to favorable laws for new businesses. Because of these laws, industry in Vegas has now diversified beyond its casino roots.
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