Jan. 24, 2012 Tuskegee Airmen tell of struggle, triumph in Reno About 500 people overflowed the auditorium of the Nevada Air National Guard Base Friday to hear the courageous stories of three original Tuskegee Airmen."It's emotionally filling to see so many come out and want to hear the history of these amazing men," retired Senior Master Sgt. Walter Suggs,
Jan. 17, 2012 Signal troops receive a hero's welcome on Nevada soil The 422nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion concluded its successful year-long deployment in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Sunday. The largest signal corps deployment in Nevada Guard history ended with a demobilization ceremony at the Mandalay Bay Resort for the southern Soldiers
Jan. 11, 2012 Tuskegee Airmen set for meet and greet at Air Guard base In conjunction with the release of the "Red Tails" movie tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, three men from the famed unit are set to participate in a meet and greet with the public on January 20 at 11:30 a.m. at the Nevada Air National Guard base in Reno, 1776 National Guard Way. There is no cost to
Jan. 8, 2012 Snyder, Williams assume new Nevada Air Guard command roles Along with the new year comes new commanders for the 152nd Airlift Wing and the Nevada Air Guard. Col. David Snyder, the outgoing commander of the 152nd Airlift Wing, was promoted to the rank of brigadier general within the state of Nevada yesterday and took the reins of the entire Nevada Air Guard
Nov. 23, 2011 Air Guard pilot Thorpe reaches aviation milestone Lt. Col. Jon Thorpe, a C-130H navigator with the Nevada Air Guard's 192nd Airlift Squadron here, surpassed the 8,500-flight hour mark while flying en-route to Puerto Rico in support of Operation Coronet Oak in October.Thorpe has the most flying hours of anyone currently in the Nevada Air National
Nov. 21, 2011 Guardsmen assisting Reno Police in fire-stricken neighborhood About 80 Nevada Guard Soldiers and Airmen were on duty Friday night assisting the Reno Police Department with welfare checks and security in west Reno as the 2,000-acre Caughlin Fire continued to smolder.The Guardsmen helped police conduct neighborhood sweeps and assist with traffic control. The
Nov. 18, 2011 Guardsmen set to assist Reno Police One hundred Nevada Guard Soldiers and Airmen are set to assist the Reno Police Department with neighborhood sweeps in west Reno today as the 2,000 acre Caughlin Fire continues to roar in across the Truckee Meadows.The Guardsmen will help police conduct neighborhood sweeps and assist with traffic
Nov. 18, 2011 Red Cross POC for National Guard Members Per Ms. Kendra Kolvet, Red Cross Northern NV chapter: We have five confirmed National Guard service members affected by this fire. If you wish to ensure your donation goes to these military personnel and their families, please designate your funds for the "SAF Fund" (Service to the Armed Forces).
Oct. 31, 2011 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
Oct. 27, 2011 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