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Nellis Air Force Commander Retires

Published February 25, 2010 at 5:00 AM PST

For the Daily Double: This Nellis Air Force Base Commander appeared on Jeopardy! and the reality cooking show, Top Chef.

Answer: Who is Colonel Dave Belote?

Col. Belote plans to retire next month. He joins us to talk about running Nellis Air Force Base, touring President Obama around its solar facility, and what it takes to be a 5-time champion on Jeopardy!.

Guest:
Colonel Howard D. "Dave" Belote, Commander of the 99th Air Base Wing, Nellis Air Force Base.

Links

  • Air Force Times: 'Jeopardy!' makes col. $136K richer
  • LV Sun: Obama, Reid tour Nellis solar facility

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