Nellis AFB, an integral part of Air Combat Command and known as the "Home of the Fighter Pilot," is the pinnacle of advanced air combat aviation training. Nellis' work force of approximately 12,000 military and civilian personnel makes it one of the largest single employers in southern Nevada. Read more about Nellis and its history.
At left: The dedication ceremony of Nellis Air Force Base took place on May 20, 1950, with Lieutenant William H. Nellis' family attending. Mrs. Nellis is in the white hat in the center. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Nellis AFB Fact Sheets 
