Nellis Seeks Range Upgrades, More Students: Officials at Nellis AFB, Nev., would like to expand and upgrade the base’s bombing and gunnery ranges in Nevada and California and double the number of students attending Air Combat Command’s Expeditionary Readiness Training Course. Proposals for the Nevada Test and Training Range include installation of new targets for the urban operation complex and for unmanned aerial vehicles. Nellis also wants to upgrade targets at Leach Lake Tactical Range at Ft. Irwin, Calif. The ERT course at Creech AFB, Nev., currently conducts 14 classes a year for approximately 3,500 students; officials want to reduce the number of classes by two but increase the number of students to 6,000. (Check here for the environmental assessments.)
Work Has Begun to Adapt Qatari 747 to Fly as Air Force One
Sept. 15, 2025
The Air Force has started modifying a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar for "executive airlift," a spokesperson said Sept. 15. President Donald Trump has said he wants to fly the jet as “Air Force One” since new presidential transports, held up by delays, won't be ready until after his term…
