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Vol. 66 No. 33
October 7, 2016
EOD flight pays tribute to fallen Airman
By Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum
99th Air Base Wing Public A airs Senior Airman Michael Buras’s daughter, Maddison, detonates a rst blast at the new Buras Explosive Ordnance
Disposal facility on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 21. Buras continued to serve after being awarded the Purple Heart,
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — and deployed in support of ongoing wartime operations. On Sept. 21, 2010, in a valiant e ort providing cover for
On Sept. 21, 2010, in an effort to provide cover for fel- fellow Airmen, Senior Airman Michael J. Buras was killed in action by an improvised explosive device while deployed
low Airmen, Senior Airman Michael J. Buras was killed at Operating Location Bravo, Kandahar Air eld, Afghanistan.
in action by an improvised explosive device while de-
ployed at Operating Location Bravo, Kandahar Airfield,
Afghanistan.
The 99th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ord-
nance Flight paid respect to Buras by naming and
dedicating their newest facility in his honor during a
ceremony, Sept. 21.
“We appreciate everyone that’s here, and without a
doubt it has been a long road, but an amazing road at
the same time,†said John Buras, his father. “Our hearts
have been filled so deeply by peers, people who knew
Mike that gives us continuous support in the healing
process and keep our hearts so full.â€
During the ceremony, retired Air Force Maj. Gen.
Timothy Byers, took the time to discuss parts of Buras’
past, including his deployments as an Explosive Ord-
nance Disposal technician.
“Many know of his story, born in Tifton, Georgia,
one out of a population of nine to 10,000 and an EOD
Airman stationed here at Nellis Air Force Base, serv-
ing in Iraq and two tours in Afghanistan,†said Byers.
“It was during Mike’s first tour in Afghanistan, where
he earned his first Purple Heart in May of 2009. He
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Nellis finishes end of year close out
By Airman 1st Class Nathan Byrnes throughout the nal weeks of September lates into closing our books and spend- resource advisors to identify unit level
to close out the scal year budget for both ing money as e ciently and e ectively requirements, both forecasted and as
99th Air Base Wing Public A airs Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases. as possible to so we can meet mission they arise, which are then captured on
requirements,†said Erin Willet, 99th funding documents; from there, 99th
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — e combined budget for Nellis and CPTS budget analyst. CPTS reviews the documentation and
Sept. 30 marked the end of the 2016 Creech Air Force Bases, the Nevada Test certi es that funding is available. During
and Training Range, and 52 tenant units Collaboration and teamwork are vital ______See CLOSE OUT, on page 3
scal year. Members of the 99th Comp- was around $565 million. in meeting the close out date of Sept.
troller Squadron and 99th Contracting 30. Leadership works closely with their
Squadron worked long days and nights “For 99th CPTS, scal year end trans-
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