152AW News Articles

Feb. 27, 2026
Nevada Air National Guard C-130 pilot integrates with A-10s during joint training

Maj. John Miller, a C-130 pilot with the Nevada Air National Guard, participated in a joint training exercise at the Nevada Test and Training Range alongside A-10 pilots from the U.S. Air Force Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base. The exercise focused on integrated air operations, combining
Jan. 29, 2026
Through fire and ice, Nevada Air Guard footprint touches all seven continents

The Nevada Air National Guard demonstrated an extraordinary global and domestic operational reach, with Airmen setting foot on all seven continents while responding to missions ranging from Antarctic resupply to large-scale wildfire suppression across the western United States. From supporting
Aug. 26, 2025
Nevada Air National Guard Builds Homes, Strengthens Readiness in Wai'anae "Aloha Lives Here" Project

The Nevada Air National Guard's 152nd Civil Engineer Squadron participated in the Department of Defense's Innovative Readiness Training "Aloha Lives Here" project in Wai'anae, Hawaii, from July 28 to Aug. 8, 2025. The Airmen built permanent housing for residents of Pu'uhonua O Wai'anae, a village
July 16, 2025
Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd Airlift Wing and California Air National Guard's 146th Airlift Wing Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System Aircraft Activated to assist in firefighting efforts in the Western United States

U.S. Northern Command has activated two Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) Aircraft, one from the 152nd Airlift Wing out of Reno, Nevada, and one from the 146th Airlift Wing out of Channel Islands Air National Guard Station in California. The two C-130 aircraft equipped with MAFFS and
April 27, 2025
High Roller Flight Crews along with Operations and Maintenance personnel complete Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) Spring Training at Channel Islands Air National Guard Base, Port Hueneme, Calif. April 21-27, 2025

Military and civilian flight crews wrapped up a week of aerial wildfire suppression training Sunday, April 27, 2025 concluding the annual Modular Airborne Firefighting Systems spring training at Channel Islands Air National Guard Station in Southern California.
April 17, 2025
232nd Combat Training Squadron Holds Aerial Change of Command Near Nellis AFB

The 232nd Combat Training Squadron conducted a rare and visually striking aerial change of command ceremony near Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, on April 18, 2025. The sky above the Nevada desert served as the stage for a six-ship formation flyover, led by outgoing commander Lt. Col. Jay “Grizz”
Jan. 27, 2025
152nd Airlift Wing successfully completes first ever mission assisting with Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica

The 152nd Airlift Wing “High Rollers” from the Nevada Air National Guard achieved a historic milestone by participating in Operation Deep Freeze (ODF) for the first time from Dec. 11 to Dec. 22, 2024.
Jan. 9, 2025
Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd Airlift Wing Activated for Firefighting to assist in the greater Los Angeles area

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 to support firefighting efforts in the Los Angeles area. Some of the
Sept. 24, 2024
Nevada Air National Guard performs continuity of operations and earthquake exercise at the Nevada Air National Guard Base in Reno on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada Air National Guard, performed a continuity of operations (COOP) and natural disaster exercise on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. The exercise was designed to evaluate the base’s ability to generate core mission functions in a degraded environment - in this case,
Aug. 21, 2024
Nevada Air Guard, University of Nevada, Reno partner for sesquicentennial

To commemorate the University of Nevada, Reno’s 150th birthday, the 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada Air National Guard, flew the university’s Sesquicentennial Commemorative “Battle Born” Shield over the greater Reno-Tahoe area and Mackay Stadium the day before the first game of the Football Season.

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Nevada Air National Guard C-130 pilot integrates with A-10s during joint training

Through fire and ice, Nevada Air Guard footprint touches all seven continents

Nevada Air National Guard Builds Homes, Strengthens Readiness in Wai'anae "Aloha Lives Here" Project

Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd Airlift Wing and California Air National Guard's 146th Airlift Wing Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System Aircraft Activated to assist in firefighting efforts in the Western United States

High Roller Flight Crews along with Operations and Maintenance personnel complete Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) Spring Training at Channel Islands Air National Guard Base, Port Hueneme, Calif. April 21-27, 2025

232nd Combat Training Squadron Holds Aerial Change of Command Near Nellis AFB

152nd Airlift Wing successfully completes first ever mission assisting with Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica

Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd Airlift Wing Activated for Firefighting to assist in the greater Los Angeles area

Nevada Air National Guard performs continuity of operations and earthquake exercise at the Nevada Air National Guard Base in Reno on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Nevada Air Guard, University of Nevada, Reno partner for sesquicentennial