Aug. 6, 2012 Airdrops prepare High Rollers for fall deployment Afghanistan's road system is in poor shape - underdeveloped, war-torn, and in some cases non-existent. Yet, ground forces in remote locations still need beans and bullets. While convoys remain the first choice, sometimes the only way to move critical supplies to forward operating bases and combat
July 2, 2012 Rappelling Reno Rollers On Saturday, Col. Burkett and Master Sgt. Hays rappelled from the top of the Grand Sierra Resort here in Reno to help raise money for the Special Olympics.According to Maggie Schwarz with the Special Olympics, there are eleven local programs for the more than 3,000 Special Olympics athletes here in
June 25, 2012 High Rollers gain low-cost dirt strip experience with Global Medic exercise The Nevada Air Guard's 192nd Airlift Squadron and about 30 additional support Airmen from the 152nd Airlift Wing are augmenting the Air Force Reserve exercise Global Medic 2012 at Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif. through the end of the month. Flight crews from Nevada have been flying to an unimproved
June 7, 2012 152nd Airlift Wing receives Air Force Outstanding Unit Award It's one of the most significant symbols of teamwork by Air Force standards and an award a unit could never receive without the hard work of everyone assigned.Brig. Gen. Bill Burks, the Adjutant General for Nevada, and Brig. Gen. David Snyder, the commander of the Nevada Air National Guard,
May 14, 2012 All welcome to attend Nevada Air Guard Open House June 9 To display its gratitude for more than six decades of community support, the Nevada Air National Guard invites all to attend its Open House set for June 9 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. The Open House will take place at the Nevada Air National Guard Base in Reno with more than a dozen types of aircraft on
May 14, 2012 Burkett Takes Command of 152nd Airlift Wing Col. Jeff Burkett assumed command of the 152nd Airlift Wing, May 5th at the Nevada Air National Guard base in Reno. He took the reins from interim commander, Col. Mike Williams.Addressing the formation of Airmen during the change of command ceremony, Burkett said he is looking forward to being in
April 20, 2012 Sexual Assault Message to Airmen Fellow Airmen:Sexual Assault Awareness Month reminds us to renew our collective and individual commitment to our core values and to focus on promoting an environment that prevents sexual assault. Sexual assault is criminal behavior that violates the basic tenets of our profession. There is no place
April 10, 2012 Nevada Air Guard Recruiting office supervisor takes home a gold badge The Nevada Air Guard has grown thanks in part to the leadership of one man.The Air National Guard bestowed the Silver State's own Master Sgt. Clint Dudley with the prestigious Air National Guard Gold Recruiting Badge for his leadership as the Recruiting Office Supervisor for 2011 during a ceremony
April 5, 2012 DFAS SCAM ALERT! A letter is making the rounds purporting to be from DFAS asking military member's fiancées to register in "our system" entitling them to benefits in the event of the member's death. All for only a $350 fee. Bottom line, save your money. It's not true, it's not a DFAS letter, it's a scam. Please let
March 8, 2012 Air Force force structure impact minimal for Nevada Guard Military officials announced today the imminent force structure changes and manpower impact the Department of Defense strategic guidance and 2013 President's Budget will have on the U.S. Air Force in the near future.Released March 6, the 2013 President's Budget adjusts the Air Force's total end