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COMMANDER, from page 1_____
the core of Nellis operations, it’s the center again,” said Rose. “No matter the chal-
of the bullseye on the patch for the wing.”
This unique group honored its com-
mander of three years during the change
of command ceremony, taking time to
highlight the accomplishments of the
57th MXG while lead by Rose.
“Under Col. Rose’s leadership, the
57th MXG has gained widespread at-
tention for fifth generation firsts,” said
Hinds. “He tackled ACC’s top priority by
standing up the Air Force’s first organic
F-35 aircraft maintenance unit, he paved
the way for successful F-35 operational
testing, his team lead F-22 sustainability
testing, and delivered critical solutions
to munitions problems experienced in
combat.”
After receiving the Legion of Merit
Medal, Rose took a few moments to ad-
dress the Airmen in attendance during
the final moments of his command.
“To the men and women of the MXG,
whose successes became legendary
Wi-fi, from page 1_____________
All these different organizations
worked together in order to provide a
no setup, no installation appointment
connection option to internet and tele-
vision services to the dorm residents of
Nellis AFB.
They also had to work with 99 Civil
Engineer Squadron for environmental
testing before they drilled into the dorm
walls and floors,” said Gordon. “99th CES
also had to approve their design package
showing their wireless access points.
Dorm management also played a major
role providing escorts for the contractors,
giving them access to dormitory buildings
and rooms, and also providing them tem-
porary storage and office space to work
out of while the installation took place.”
After connecting to the Boingo Wire-
less SSID and launching a browser, cus-
tomers will see the landing page to the
right with three different plans to choose
from: Boingo Internet, Boingo TV or
combo packages including both.
According to Boingo, internet plans are
designed to allow the dorms residents to
stream video, play video games and Skype
with friends. Plans start at $49.95 a month
for 30 mbps download speeds and $29.95 a
month for 5 mbps download speeds.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum Airmen to choose from.
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within the combat air forces, time and
lenge, you overcame them all. What I
am most proud of is how we focused on
issues within our control and paid little
attention to naysayers. This made you
all the stronger, and brought all the ac-
complishments and success that we have
seen the past three years.”
Rose summed up his speech by leaving
the Airmen of the 57th MXG with his
thanks and gratitude.
“Being your group commander and
serving you these past three years was
the greatest honor in my 25 year career,”
said Rose. “I cannot thank you enough.”
Col. Rose lead the 57 MXG to new
heights, and to pick up where he left off, through some of the toughest challenges
the new commander brings his exem-
plary service record with him.
“While Col. Rose’s departure leaves
huge shoes to fill, Col. Shane Hender-
son returns to the bullseye team with
the talent and the experience to succeed
in this challenging role,” said Hinds.
“Coming from San Antonio, and no
Boingo’s television lineup can be
used on smartphones, tablets, laptops
and TV sets through Amazon Fire TV
devices starting at $19.95 a month for
the most popular channels including
CNN, FX, TBS and TNT among others.
Not only can dorm residents choose
to have both of these services separate-
The Scissors used to cut
the ceremonial ribbon sit
before the Boingo “wire”
cutting ceremony at Nellis
Air Force Base, Nev., May
31. Based to serve as a new
option for dorm residents,
Boingo wireless will go
live on Nellis AFB May 26,
2016, and have multiple
packages available for
stranger to Nellis Air Force Base previ-
ously serving as commander of the 757th
Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Col.
Henderson is a combat tested, career
maintainer with a distinguished record.
His experience with Nellis and his suc-
cess in previous assignments leave him
perfectly suited to lead the 57th MXG to
new heights.”
Speaking to his Group for the first
time, Henderson explained that while
there are challenges ahead the 57th MXG
will meet them head on.
“As we close a chapter on the 57th
MXG and open another one, I wish I
could stand before you today and say it’s
going to be easy, but it’s not going to be,” son takes the reigns of one of the most
said Henderson. “Our Air Force is going
seen in years. As we persevere through
there challenges, I ask you all to seek out
innovation, make the most efficient use of
our resources, up channel better ways of
preforming the mission, focus on mission
discipline, and make every sortie count.”
Not expecting the Group to accom-
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum internet services.
ly, Boingo offers customers the option
to combine their Boingo Internet and
Core TV packages to upgrade to either
Expanded or Standard Combos. With
the expanded combo containing the
30 mbps internet speed with the Core
TV stations and the Standard having 5
mbps with the Core TV package.
The new internet option not only re-
quires no set up on the part of the dorm
resident, but the flexible plan durations
allow customers to select from day,
week, to monthly recurring options
with internet for different price points
that will be accessible when signing up
for the internet services.
During the “wire” cutting ceremony
for Boingo Internet, held May 31 at Nel-
lis AFB, Col. Richard Boutwell, , 99th
Air Base Wing commander, expressed
his gratitude towards not only AAFES,
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plish this on their own, Henderson ex-
plained that he will command with the
priority of getting Airmen the tools they
need to succeed.
“As your commander I work for each
and every one of you,” said Henderson. “I
pledge my unwavering support to get you
the tools, the training, the tech data and
the time you require to effectively carry
out the mission. I am truly humbled and
honored to be your commander, and I
look forward to meeting and working
each and every one of you and adding an-
other astonishing chapter to the history
of the 57th Wing and the 57th MXG.”
With these priorities in mind Hender-
influential maintenance groups in the
Air Force.
“To me the Airmen of the 57th MXG
are the definition of airpower,” said
Hinds. “Without them, without their
knowledge, without their skillsets, with-
out their high standards of integrity,
service and excellence, without them, our
Air Force is unable to fly, fight, and win.”
A Boingo Internet
representative
describes the different
packages offered to
Nellis AFB Airmen and
Leadership during
the “wire” cutting
ceremony at Nellis
Air Force Base, Nev.,
May 31. The new
internet option not
only requires no set
up on the part of the
dorm resident, but the
flexible plan durations
allow customers
to select from day,
week, to monthly
recurring options with
internet for different
price points that will
be accessible when
signing up for the
but also every base organization that
played a role in bringing the new Wi-Fi
option to the dorms.
“I’d like to say thank you to AAFES
and Boingo for the partnership, as
well with our team, that helps provide
welfare tools to our Airmen and help
them as they live here on base,” said
Boutwell. “Facilitating their needs to
make connections to home and keeping
them connected with all that they need
to be. So to provide a high quality of
life for dorm residents that AAFES has
continued to provide, and partnered
with us, we appreciate it.”
For all Boingo package options and
for 24/7 technical support as well as
any other questions about the new
service Airmen can visit http://support.
boingo.com/military or call 1-866-726-
4646 for more information.