March 30, 2015 Tuition waiver extension highlights Veterans and Military Day at Capitol Gov. Brian Sandoval's signing of Assembly Bill 76 into law Thursday highlighted the annual Veterans and Military Day at the Legislature here at the Nevada Capitol.The law extends the length of time a Veteran with an honorable discharge can receive a tuition waiver from a Nevada state
March 25, 2015 TAG visits students during governor's 'Nevada Reading Month' As part of "Nevada Reading Month," Brig. Gen. Bill Burks read stories Tuesday about Red-Eyed Tree Frogs and a "Library Lion" to elementary school students.Burks visited more than 20 first-grade students at Anderson Elementary School in Reno."I appreciate the chance to read a good children's book to
March 18, 2015 Guard, Reserve thank civilian employers with Creech trip A Guardsman's employment, whether in private business or government agency, often involves accommodation for deployments, drill weekend and, sometimes, emergency response.The Nevada National Guard and regional reserve components returned the favor Tuesday, 10 March, by nominating those employers for
Feb. 23, 2015 Nevada Attorney General proposes legal assistance program for veterans Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt announced last week the formation of an advisory committee for the potential creation of a military legal assistance program in the state.Members of Nevada's legal community, veteran advocates and Nevada Adjutant General Brig. Gen. William Burks met Feb. 12 to
Feb. 3, 2015 Nevada Guard team helps convene 78th Legislative Session The state of Nevada's 78th Legislative Session convened with the presentation of the colors by the Nevada Guard's Joint Color Guard in the Senate chambers at the state legislature building in Carson City today.The all-volunteer team was composed of two Soldiers and two Airmen, including Sgt. Robert
Jan. 27, 2015 Bighorns set for Military Appreciation Night, supply drive The Reno Bighorns Basketball Team is set to host its Military Appreciation Night on Saturday, January 31. Nevada Guardsmen can call 775-250-6441 for tickets to the game. Tip-off for the game is at 7 p.m. at the Reno Events Center.The Bighorns are also participating in a Military Supply Drive from
Jan. 13, 2015 Outstanding High Rollers Recognized Nevada Air Guardsmen gathered at the Base's dining facility Saturday to honor their outstanding Airmen of the year. It was a packed house of over 240 people. The "Reno Silver Dollar Chorus" quartet opened the event with the National Anthem.This year's ceremony featured a special guest of honor and
Jan. 12, 2015 152nd FSS customer service area gets facelift If anyone has walked by the 152nd Force Support Squadron (FSS) Personnel Office lately, they would notice some very distinct changes in its layout. Gone is the long service counter where customers would crowd around looking for assistance. Also gone is the paper system the office used to track
Jan. 6, 2015 Tongan state partnership program ally retires One of the Nevada National Guard's top military allies in the Pacific Rim region of the world, Brig. Gen. Tau'aika 'Uta'atu of Tonga's armed forces, retired in December. His retirement was marked with a farewell military parade here December 18 that was attended by military and civilian dignataries
Dec. 18, 2014 Nevada Air Guard's top performers recognized at annual ceremony Sunday, December 7, 2014 the members of the Nevada Air National Guard honored their outstanding Airmen of the year. During the awards ceremony, located in the 152nd Maintenance Squadron's hangar, several members were recognized for their achievements throughout the year. The ceremony began