40th Anniversary of United States Air Force

nellis air force base

Discription:

A metal plaque is embedded on the surface of a large boulder. The inscription reads, “FREEDOM PARK. Dedicated on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the United States Air Force to the memory of American Prisoners of War and those still missing in action. “We will never forget.” It also bears the name of Maj. Gen. Peter T. Kempf, Commander USAF Tactical Fighter Weapons Center. September 18, 1987.

Responcible Organization/Individual:

Tactical Fighter Weapons Center at Nellis AFB.

Designed By:

Tactical Fighter Weapons Center at Nellis AFB.

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Address:

4700 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas, NV, 89191-6600.

GPS Coordinates:

36.242360 -115.039120

Hours Available

Business hours, weekends. Limited public access. Individuals must have entry to Nellis AFB. Civilians can apply for a pass by visiting the visitors center at the main gate off the Las Vegas Blvd. entrance to the base, but access is limited and not guaranteed. Properly credentialed active duty U.S. military and retired U.S. veterans are generally allowed access.

Ceremonies: no

However there is a covered community area with BBQ equipment in the park, where ceremonies could be held. Permission to use the facility must be obtained from base officials.

History:

Freedom Park is located inside the gates of Nellis AFB, and is home to many military memorials. This monument represents dedications to the memories of three military concerns: “Dedicated on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the United States Air Force to the memory of American Prisoners of War and those still missing in action.” The U. S. Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis reports directly to the Air Combat Command. The center was founded Sept. 1, 1966, as the U.S. Air Force Tactical Fighter Weapons Center. It was later renamed the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center in October 2005. The Mission: The USAFWC conducts warfighter-centric live and virtual operational test and evaluation, tactics development, and advanced training to optimize Air Force capabilities and prepare airmen for joint, all domain combat operations. (Current as of August 2020).

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