10 Jan 2020

2019 Kids Christmas Party

Santa and Mrs. Clause traded their sleigh for a Nevada Air National Guard Fire Truck as they arrived at the Boys and Girls club of Truckee Meadows and was greeted by excited kids of all ages.

10 Jan 2020

Readiness and Resolve

Notice to Airmen (NOTAM): Welcome to the 2020s! For many of us, the dawning of a new decade signals renewed hope, optimism, and eager engagement of new methods to solve our toughest problems. Many of us make resolutions this time of year – statistically most of us will break them by mid-February. In the spirit of resolution, let’s delve into a topic that I consider of paramount importance to our effectiveness as a military organization – RESOLVE.

4 Dec 2019

Culture Challenge

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Peter Drucker Largely attributed to the late management guru, this phrase permeates American business and government lexicon. At a recent strategic planning meeting, we discussed “culture versus strategy” at length while trying to capture a new strategic end state for the NVANG in 2030. The question remains, what is the relative importance that culture has on an organization as it relates to the execution of strategic, operational or tactical objectives?

6 Nov 2019

152nd Airlift Wing Welcomes New Commander

The 152nd Airlift wing welcomed Col. Jacob Hammons as new Commander at a change of command ceremony at the Nevada Air National Guard base in Reno, Nev.

31 Oct 2019

Nevada Air National Guard Fire Department on “fire” at the Beer and Chili Festival

The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino held its annual Beer and Chili festival on October 19th and 20th and the Nevada Air National Guard firefighters walked away winners.

31 Oct 2019

High Rollers fly with Navy, other services during Resolute Hunter Exercise

The 192nd Airlift Squadron participated in Exercise Resolute Hunter at the Naval Air Station Fallon Range Training Complex (FRTC) from Oct. 21 to 25. The Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS Fallon) and Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center (NAWDC) are the Navy’s premier Weapon Tactics Instructor (WTI) schools and they’re located well within flying distance for the High Rollers out of Reno.

31 Oct 2019

2019 Haunted Hangars

The Airman and Family Readiness Program Manager, and the Nevada Army National Guard Child & Youth Coordinator hosted a Kids Halloween event on October 25, 2019 at the Nevada Air National Guard Base. Adults and Kids dressed up like ghosts, goblins, action heroes and various other very creative Halloween Costumes, taking part in activities and games at the “Haunted Hangars” that included bean-bag toss, pumpkin decorating and hay rides.

31 Oct 2019

November is National American Indian Heritage Month

Honoring our nations: Building strength through understanding

17 Oct 2019

POW MIA Recognition Day with Diana Brown

Diana Brown, the daughter of Nevada Air National Guard’s only combat fatality, 1st Lt. Frank Salazar, spoke to Airmen on the 40th anniversary of the first POW/MIA Recognition Day.

17 Oct 2019

Maintainers secure Nevada Air Guard's second consecutive Excellence in Diversity award

The Nevada Air National Guard won its second consecutive National Guard Bureau Excellence in Diversity award in the category of Best Air National Guard unit at the Professional Education Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas last month.