U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to 6th Weapons Squadron, and crew chiefs assigned to the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, conduct a hot-pit refuel surge for Exercise Rogue Wave at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 24, 2026. The surge showcased cross-organizational interoperability as Airmen from the 57th Wing and 99th Air Base Wing integrated to generate aircraft, execute eight concurrent hot-pit refuels and sustain high-tempo fifth-generation operations while validating combat capability. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Heather Amador)
The 857th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hosted “Airman for a Day,” a base tour for foster teens from the Las Vegas area at Nellis Air Force Base, April 3. The event aimed to inspire youth ages 14 to 17 by exposing them to Air Force careers, culture and opportunities while fostering a sense of community and possibility.
