99th Civil Engineering Squadron

• Origins: The 99th Civil Engineering Squadron (99 CES) is part of the 99th Air Base Wing, stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada—one of the most important USAF installations. • Base Support: The 99 CES is responsible for operating, maintaining, and repairing facilities and infrastructure at Nellis AFB, supporting over 10,000 personnel and numerous tenant units. • Red Flag Operations: The squadron plays a crucial support role during major exercises like Red Flag, ensuring runways, utilities, and facilities are operational for visiting and home units. • Emergency Response: 99 CES includes a fire department and emergency management teams, often the first responders to natural disasters, aircraft incidents, and hazardous material spills on base. • Sustainable Initiatives: The squadron has been recognized for its efforts in implementing energy conservation and sustainability projects, such as solar panel installations and water reclamation systems at Nellis. • Combat Support Deployments: Members of the 99 CES regularly deploy overseas to support contingency engineering missions, constructing and maintaining forward operating bases. • Historic Projects: The squadron has completed major projects such as the renovation of the Thunderbird Hangar, the home of the USAF Air Demonstration Squadron. • Disaster Recovery: In 2017, after flash flooding at Nellis AFB, the 99 CES led rapid recovery efforts, restoring airfield operations in record time. • Innovation Awards: The squadron has received Air Force-level recognition for innovative engineering solutions, including advanced runway repair techniques and base hardening against attack. • Community Partnerships: The 99 CES regularly partners with local Las Vegas agencies for mutual aid, environmental protection, and infrastructure improvements, strengthening military-civilian ties.