Airmen from the 152nd Maintenance and Logistics Readiness Squadron, Nevada Air National Guard, load the Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) tank into MAFFS 9 at the Nevada Air National Guard Base January 10, 2024 to support wildland firefighting in Los Angeles. U.S. Northern Command has activated eight C-130 aircraft equipped with MAFFS and associated personnel to relocate from their home stations to the Channel Islands in Southern California to support firefighting efforts in the Los Angeles area. Some of the aircraft will be operational beginning Jan. 10, with all ready by or before Jan. 12. The 152nd Airlift Wing’s “High Rollers” will report on January 11.

Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd Airlift Wing activated for southern California fires
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
The recipient of this semester’s Battle Born Youth ChalleNGe Academy’s Director’s Award for Excellence, Ayla Lain, came very close to never seeing her academic potential blossom. Abandoned by her parents at birth, the former student at Del Sol Academy in Las Vegas attempted to take her own life during her junior year.

Las Vegas student corrects course through ‘miraculous’ Battle Born Youth ChalleNGe Academy experience
Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd Airlift Wing Activated for Firefighting to assist in the greater Los Angeles area
Airmen from the 152nd Maintenance and Logistics Readiness Squadron, Nevada Air National Guard, load the Modular Airborne Firefighting System (MAFFS) tank into MAFFS 9 at the Nevada Air National Guard Base January 10, 2024 to support wildland firefighting in Los Angeles. U.S. Northern Command has activated eight C-130 aircraft equipped with MAFFS and associated personnel to relocate from their home stations to the Channel Islands in Southern California to support firefighting efforts in the Los Angeles area. Some of the aircraft will be operational beginning Jan. 10, with all ready by or before Jan. 12. The 152nd Airlift Wing’s “High Rollers” will report on January 11.
Jan. 10, 2025 - U.S. Northern Command has activated eight C-130 aircraft equipped with Modular Aerial Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS) and associated personnel to relocate from their home stations to the Channel Islands in Southern California...
California, Nevada, Wyoming Guard Join Firefighting Battle
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, at Moffett Air National Guard Base, Calif., prepare an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter to help battle the Palisades Fire Jan. 9, 2025.
Jan. 10, 2025 - MOFFETT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. - Hundreds of National Guard members are now involved in multiple air and ground firefighting efforts as wildfires rage across the Los Angeles Basin and Southern California.More than...
The Guard in 2024: Deployments, hurricanes, wildfires and new leadership
U.S. Army Sgt. Isaac Bradshaw, a combat medic with C Company, 230th Brigade Support Battalion, North Carolina Army National Guard, wraps his arms around an older couple and uses his body to block them from debris and strong winds produced by the rotor wash of a landing CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Burnsville, North Carolina, on Oct. 10, 2024. The Chinook crew responded in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, bringing generators, fuel, and other supplies to the remote area that was isolated when floodwaters washed away the main road in and out of the area. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy)
Dec. 30, 2024 - The members of the National Guard took part in many missions during a year that saw continued overseas deployments, domestic response operations, training in large-scale exercises and many other events that kept Guard members...
25 years ago, Y2K scare gave Nevada Guard its initial invite to America’s Party
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 the 20th Century drew to its end 25 years ago, most Nevadans were ready to participate in the ultimate celebration to close out the period and – as Prince wrote in the quintessential song to mark the moment – “Party like...
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...
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