152nd Airlift Wing News Articles

  • Air Force woodland-pattern uniform lifespan worn out

    Issued since 1981, the woodland-pattern Battle Dress Uniform was designed to be the uniform worn by the United States' military during the seemingly inevitable conflict in eastern Europe in the midst of the Cold War.But international relations eventually thawed and now the signature uniform of the

  • Request for Military Kids Holiday Cards

    First Lady Michelle Obama is asking military children from around the globe for some personal contributions to the finishing touches on the White House decorations this holiday season. The request is for military children to submit 5x8-inch handmade holiday cards with words of appreciation for their

  • Volunteers sharpen skills at annual workshop

    Displaying their volunteer spirit, dozens of Soldiers and Airmen attended classes, seminars and training sessions here Oct. 21-23 during the third annual Nevada National Guard's Volunteer Workshop - strictly on their own time.The training featured both initial sessions for new volunteers and

  • Free online tutoring service now available to Guardsmen, Guard families.

    National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and their family members can now receive online tutoring and homework assistance from Tutor.com at no charge.The free service is now available to all Guardsmen and Guard and reserve members' families, regardless of duty status, said the assistant secretary of defense

  • NEVADA GUARD SCAM ALERT!

    There are multiple scams ongoing through Craigslist, eBay Motors and more involving a fictitious vehicle for sale by a fictitious Nevada Army or Air Guardsman. The scammer says he/she is deploying for Afghanistan or Iraq within a matter of days or weeks, and cannot use the telephone, but needs to

  • 152AW UCI EXC TRI-TIP!

    On Friday, 16 September members of the 152nd Airlift Wing here in Reno reveled in their receiving an "Excellent" on the recent Unit Compliance Inspection (UCI).  To mark the occasion, the wing commander, Col. David Snyder, treated everyone to a Tri-tip cook out.  Although the 152AW can't rest on its

  • Adjutant General Burks comments on Carson City events

    In the wake of the events in Carson City, Nev., this morning, Adjutant General Brig. Gen. Bill Burks said: "The Nevada National Guard is devastated by the losses and injuries sustained by our Soldiers and their families this morning. We are working hand-in-hand with the Carson City Sheriff's Office

  • Reno Aces Military Appreciation Night

    Friday, 5 Aug. 2011 marked an evening filled with families, friends, and baseball. The Reno Aces hosted their "Military Appreciation Night" on Friday at the Aces Ballpark. Uniforms of various service branches, ABUs, ACUs, "Khakis," and "Navy Whites" were all visible in the crowd. Prior to the start

  • 152AW ADT Members Roll Home!

    8 members of the 152AW "High Rollers" who were part of the Nevada Guard's Agri-business Development Team (ADT) returned home from Afghanistan Wednesday. The ADT is comprised of about 60 Airmen and Soldiers from across the state.The ADT is concluding a year-long deployment in Afghanistan. The team