A Soldier with the 72nd Military Police Company works with local law enforcement during the fireworks show, signifying the new year, on the Las Vegas Strip on Jan. 1, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Las Vegas revelers can expect to see Nevada Guardsmen on ‘The Strip’ during New Year’s Eve celebration
Soldiers from the 72nd Military Police company works with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police department at the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, Nov. 16, 2023. The 72nd MPs were at the Las Vegas Strip enhancing security for the Formula 1 Grand Prix. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Spc. Adrianne Lopez)(Photo was edited using tonal adjustments to enhance the subjects.)

Nevada Guard set to support Clark County first responders during Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
Brig. Gen. D. Rodger Waters salutes the attendees

Waters succeeds Berry as Adjutant General, becomes 1st Soldier in more than 4 decades to lead Nevada National Guard
U.S. Army Spc. Caleb Lewis, a M249 Squad Automatic Rifle gunner with the Nevada Army National Guard’s 609th Engineer Company, instructs Australian soldiers on the functions of his weapon during Exercise Cartwheel 2024 in Fiji’s Nausori Highlands Sept. 12.

Nevada Army Guard trains in Fiji at Exercise Cartwheel 2024
Nevada Guard continues Davis Fire suppression effort; containment jumps to 56 percent

Nevada Guard aids first responders during Davis Fire
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Las Vegas revelers can expect to see Nevada Guardsmen on ‘The Strip’ during New Year’s Eve celebration
A Soldier with the 72nd Military Police Company works with local law enforcement during the fireworks show, signifying the new year, on the Las Vegas Strip on Jan. 1, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dec. 30, 2024 - As it has for the past 25 years, the Nevada National Guard is set to team with its community law enforcement partners to ensure a safe New Year’s Eve celebration throughout Las Vegas...
Nevada Guard set to support Clark County first responders during Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
Soldiers from the 72nd Military Police company works with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police department at the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, Nov. 16, 2023. The 72nd MPs were at the Las Vegas Strip enhancing security for the Formula 1 Grand Prix. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Spc. Adrianne Lopez)(Photo was edited using tonal adjustments to enhance the subjects.)
Nov. 20, 2024 - In support of local emergency response agencies, about 80 Nevada National Guard Soldiers and Airmen will be activated on state orders in Clark County from November 20-24 to bolster security and emergency response capabilities...
Election Preparedness Update: Governor activates National Guard to support law enforcement on Election Day
Nov. 5, 2024 - Last week, Governor Joe Lombardo announced that, in preparation for a safe and smooth Election Day, he will activate a limited contingent of National Guard personnel to be available on Election Day. The activation will be...
Acting Air National Guard director visits Reno: “You are doing everything right to take this next step”
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Duke Pirak, left, acting director, Air National Guard, speaks with Col. Catherine Grush, commander, 152nd Airlift Wing, during a visit to the Nevada Air National Guard Base in Reno, Nevada, Oct. 23, 2024. During the visit, Pirak led a townhall and Nevada Air National Guard leadership briefed him on the unit’s capabilities and pursuit of C-130 J aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Emerson Marcus)
Oct. 24, 2024 - U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Duke Pirak and his staff visited the Nevada Air National Guard Base in Reno on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, where members of the base had one thing on their mind: C-130 J fleet upgrade...
Waters succeeds Berry as Adjutant General, becomes 1st Soldier in more than 4 decades to lead Nevada National Guard
Brig. Gen. D. Rodger Waters salutes the attendees at his change of command ceremony on Oct. 19, 2024, after becoming the 31st Adjutant General in Nevada history. Waters is the first Soldier to head the organization since 1983.
Oct. 22, 2024 - Nevada Army Guard Brig. Gen. D. “Dan” Rodger Waters, a Sparks resident who began his military career as an unassuming helicopter mechanic nearly 40 years ago, became the first Soldier in the 21st Century to head the Nevada...
Nevada Air Guard Tests Disaster Response Capabilities
Firefighters from the 152nd Civil Engineer Squadron enter a building that is notionally on fire during a continuity of operations exercise at the Nevada Air National Guard Base in Reno, Nev., Sept. 25, 2024. The exercise evaluated the base’s ability to operate in a degraded communications environment after a natural disaster, in this case, a simulated earthquake.
Oct. 11, 2024 - RENO, Nev. - The 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada Air National Guard, conducted a continuity of operations and natural disaster exercise Sept. 25 to evaluate the base’s ability to operate in a degraded environment — in this case,...
US Indo-Pacific Highlights State Partnerships
U.S. Air Force and Army adjutant generals, senior enlisted leaders and distinguished visitors pose for a group photo at the conclusion of the 2024 State Partnership Program’s senior leader forum at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Sep. 16, 2024.
Sept. 20, 2024 - CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii - The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosted the annual senior leaders forum for the State Partnership Program Sept. 10-16.SPP links a state’s National Guard with a partner country’s military or security...
Nevada Army National Guard Soldiers train in Fiji at Exercise Cartwheel 2024
U.S. Army Spc. Caleb Lewis, a M249 Squad Automatic Rifle gunner with the Nevada Army National Guard’s 609th Engineer Company, instructs Australian soldiers on the functions of his weapon during Exercise Cartwheel 2024 in Fiji’s Nausori Highlands Sept. 12. The Nevada Guard members took the lead in rappel and squad live fire portions of the exercise, which is designed to enhance expeditionary partner force readiness and increase capabilities to respond to crises and contingencies throughout the Indo-Pacific.
Sept. 17, 2024 - Over the past week, In the remote jungles of the Nausori Highlands of Fiji, National Guard Soldiers retraced the steps of history in the South Pacific during Exercise Cartwheel – a military training event that echoes its...
Nevada Guard continues Davis Fire suppression effort; containment jumps to 56 percent
A Nevada Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter picks up water through a Bambi bucket in Washoe Valley, Nevada, Monday, September, 9, 2024, during the Davis Fire. About 140 Nevada National Guardsmen activated during the fire that destroyed 14 structures and was predicted to ravage many more neighborhoods south of Reno.
Sept. 13, 2024 - Halting the progression of the Davis Fire was akin to stopping the onslaught of charging military formation.After the wildfire raged through Washoe Valley, destroying 14 structures, a catastrophic weather event, described by...
New Nevada DEERS station gives service members, retirees additional option for ID card acquisition
Site security manager Sgt. Adriana Toth creates a new Common Access Card for a Nevada Army Guard Soldier on Sept. 9, 2024, in Carson City, Nev. The new Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) station in Carson City promises to give uniformed service members in the Capital City region improved access to the Department of Defense’s database that includes information for each uniformed service member (including active duty, retired, and reserve component individuals), DOD civilians, and other personnel as directed by the DOD.
Sept. 11, 2024 - A new Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) station in Carson City promises to give uniformed service members in the Capital City region improved access to the Department of Defense’s database that includes...
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