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  • 152nd Security Forces troops return to Reno

         About 30 members of the 152nd Airlift Wing's Security Forces Squadron returned home here to Reno Monday after a 6-month deployment to southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.  Friends, family members and fellow Airmen were all gathered at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport to

  • Tribute Wall recognizes Nevada Guard combat veterans

    A tribute wall with the names of about 2,700 Nevada National Guard Soldiers and Airmen deployed into combat zones since the Gulf War was unveiled Friday at the Office of the Adjutant General in Carson City in conjunction with Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval's proclamation designating April 17, 2015, as

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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