Nellis AFB

Nellis Air Force Base, a part of the United States Air Force's Air Combat Command, is located approximately eight miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. The base itself covers more than 14,000 acres, while the total land area occupied by Nellis and its restricted ranges is about 5,000 square miles. An additional 7,700 miles of airspace north and east of the restricted ranges are also available for military flight operations.

Nellis is a major focal point for advanced combat aviation training. Its mission is accomplished through an array of aircraft, including fighters, bombers, refuelers, and aircraft used for transport, close-air-support, command-and-control and combat search-and-rescue. The Nellis work force of about 14,914 military, civilians and contractors makes it one of the largest single employers in Southern Nevada. The total military population numbers more than 46,500, including family members and military retirees in the area.

Everyone at Nellis plays a vital role in molding its aerial forces into the “toughest kid” on the block. The work is hard, the hours are sometimes long and the temperatures soar during summer months. In spite of that, Nellis AFB and the Las Vegas Valley are great places to live and work. Las Vegas has some of the best entertainment and recreation in the world including fishing, water sports, canyons and mountains which are only a short drive away. And nothing can beat the pride of being a member of the busiest air combat base in the world.

WiFi hotspots for Internet access on base are located at:

• Lodging Reception Area
• Base Exchange Food Court
• Military & Family Readiness Center
• The Club
• Community Commons (C2)
• Papa Johns Pizza Place

Crime Mapping:

Both the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the North Las Vegas Police Department offer Crime Mapping websites where you can see what types of crimes may occur in areas you are considering buying or renting in.

Crime Research Sites:

Sex Offender Tracking/Monitoring/Info

https://www.nsopw.gov/

Personal Security (courtesy of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

• Always be mindful of your belongings. Thieves look for opportunities in busy places with distractions such as a crowds, gaming areas or retail areas.
• Be aware of your surroundings when using your cell phone in public; don't give thieves the chance to run up and steal your phone right out of your hand!
• Use authorized taxi cab stands at the airport, retail/commercial businesses or hotel resort properties. Do not accept rides from any taxi cab who randomly approaches you and only accept rides from taxi cabs that are clearly identified by official markings.

You can make your own arrangements for temporary lodging by calling the Lodging Office, 702-652-2711 or DSN 312-682-2711.

Defense Service Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions

The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD). Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included. The operator can be reached at commercial 719-567-1110. Please note that long distance charges may be incurred.

Nellis AFB has a mandatory hands-free cell phone driving policy on base. Phones placed on speaker phone are NOT considered hands-free.

Child Care for PCS Program -- Child Care for PCS: The Child Care for PCS Program is intended to help relieve stress felt by Air Force and Space Force families in the process of a Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Retirement, Palace Chase, or Separation service move. 

Eligible members will apply through the AFAS Member Portal at: https://portal.afas.org and receive funding directly into designated bank account via Zelle or ACH to pay for the allowable child care. AFAS will provide $200 per dependent child up to age 12 (not to exceed $1,000 per family) to eligible members utilizing child care at:

• The base Child Development/Youth Center
• A Family Child Care (FCC) provider home at assigned installation, or
• Day Care Center or Day Care Provider of your choosing (on or off the installation)

Eligibility:

• Active- duty Air Force and Space Force members
• Air National Guard and Reserve members activated under Title 10, USC for more than 15 days with a PCS order
• Air Force and Space Force members with retirement orders, to include a Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL), Palace Chase, or when separating from Active-Duty service. These eligibility categories are only eligible within 60days at the departure location

Eligible dependent children must be listed on the PCS order and must be moving to the PCS location with the sponsor.
Mil-to-Mil families are allowed one certificate per household.
Members with an unaccompanied PCS order are not eligible, unless the dependents will be relocating to the follow-on assignment.

Application Guidance:

• Service members must apply through the AFAS Member Portal at https://portal.afas.org
• Apply under Community Program and select Child Care for PCS from drop down
• Service members must apply within 60 days of arrival or departure*.
• Required documentation with application:
  • AFAS Child Care PCS Confirmation Form (provided within the application)
  • PCS order, Retirement order, Separation order, whichever is applicable
  • Military ID front and back
  • Title 10 Activation order, if applicable
• Funds will be paid directly to service members via Zelle or ACH.
• Service members will be responsible for paying the child care provider directly with the funds provided by AFAS.

*Air Force and Space Force members with retirement orders, to include TDRL, Palace Chase orders, or when they are separating from Active-Duty service. These eligibility categories are only eligible within 60 days at the departure location.

Call 703-972-2604 or email ea@afas-hq.org should you need assistance or have additional questions.