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NEWS | Oct. 16, 2025

Nevada National Guard end-of-year enlistment data shows 2025 surge; steady increase seen past three years

By Capt. Emerson Marcus Joint Force Headquarters

CARSON CITY, Nev.   –   Nevada National Guard recruitment jumped this year — marking the third-consecutive year surpassing Department of War-designated annual goals.

“Our state’s youth do not get enough credit for their dedication to service,” said Brig. Gen. D. Rodger Waters, Nevada Adjutant General. “Our recruitment levels continue to underscore the health of our organization and widespread support in the Silver State. With free college tuition and broad training opportunities, the Nevada National Guard provides unmatched employment benefits and unique opportunities to serve our state and nation here in Nevada.”

Data compiled from the Nevada Army and Air National Guard recruiting offices was used to show the uptick since 2023.  In total, 388 Soldiers enlisted in the Nevada Army National Guard in fiscal year 2025 (Oct. 1, 2024 – Sept. 30, 2025). That exceeded the federally designated goal of 363 new recruits (106.8%). The Nevada Air National Guard saw an even larger year-over-year percentage surge with 165 incoming Airmen out of a goal of 130 (126%), up 36 recruits from the previous year.

Data illustrates a three-year trend with new recruitment steadily outpacing federal goals:

NEVADA ARMY GUARD
 
  • 2025: 388 recruits; goal of 363 (106.8%)
  • 2024: 352 recruits; 345 (102%)
  • 2023: 360 recruits; 359 (100.3%)

NEVADA AIR GUARD
 
  • 2025: 165 recruits; goal of 130 (126.9%)
  • 2024: 129 recruits; 120 (107.5%)
  • 2023: 101 recruits; 120 (84.2%)

“Our entire staff worked hard all year to reach our highest recruiting numbers in recent history,” said Capt. Vicenza Dall, Nevada Air Guard recruiting manager. “For instance, Technical Sergeant Victoria Baalam completed the Directors Challenge with 20 recruits in the last quarter (July-September) of the fiscal year. She also enlisted 12 people in the month of September. This highlights our community support and their willingness to serve.”

In total, the Nevada Army National Guard includes 3,318 uniformed Soldiers. The Nevada Air National Guard includes 1,158 Airmen. The vast majority work one weekend each month and two weeks of annual training each year, fulfilling a dual mission in support of the state of Nevada for emergency response and for the federal government during deployments.

For more information on joining the Nevada Army National Guard, visit https://nationalguard.com/nevada. For information on joining the Nevada Air National Guard, visit https://www.152aw.ang.af.mil/Contact/Recruiting-Retention/.