RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Recruitment for Nevada’s National Guard jumped this year for the third time in a row and exceeded recruiting goals mandated by the Department of War, according to data released Thursday.

“Our state’s youth do not get enough credit for their dedication to service,” said Brig. Gen. D. Rodger Waters, Nevada Adjutant General. “Our recruitment levels continue to underscore the health of our organization and widespread support in the Silver State. With free college tuition and broad training opportunities, the Nevada National Guard provides unmatched employment benefits and unique opportunities to serve our state and nation here in Nevada.”

Data compiled from the Nevada Army and Air National Guard recruiting offices was used to show the uptick since 2023.

The Guard says that, in total, 388 soldiers enlisted in the Nevada Army National Guard in the fiscal year 2025, which ended on Sept. 30. That number exceeded the federally designated goal of 363 new recruits.

The Nevada Air National Guard saw an even larger year over year surge, with 165 incoming airmen out of a goal of 130.

“Our entire staff worked hard all year to reach our highest recruiting numbers in recent history,” said Capt. Vicenza Dall, Nevada Air Guard recruiting manager. “For instance, Technical Sergeant Victoria Baalam completed the Directors Challenge with 20 recruits in the last quarter (July-September) of the fiscal year. She also enlisted 12 people in the month of September. This highlights our community support and their willingness to serve.”

In total, the Nevada Army National Guard includes 3,318 uniformed soldiers, while the Air National Guard includes 1,158.

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LAS VEGAS (FOX5) —Seasonal holiday jobs through Amazon go quickly once they’re posted online, but FOX5 is helping people get the upper hand in securing one of those jobs.

FOX5 talked to Amazon officials who walked us through its jobs website. First, go to amazon.jobs. When there, you will “create or update your profile,” which you will find at the top of the page.

At the bottom of the next page, look for “New to amazon.jobs?” and then create a jobs account. Next, type in an email address and a new password. A verification code will be sent to your email. Input the verification code to move on.

Users will then see a page to “add your resume.” You are also asked to input contact information, career preferences, experience, skills, and education.

The next step will be to look for jobs.

Back on the home page, search for the “location” where you want to work. Several jobs will pop up. However, Amazon officials say the jobs you will see may not be seasonal. They say batches of seasonal jobs are typically only added on Fridays. Officials say those jobs can go quickly. You can set up a job alert to notify you when something comes up. But officials say you need to be near a computer to respond right away.

Amazon says it has a recruitment center available to help people start the employment process once someone accepts an offer. Potential employees are required to take a drug test and will be paid for training. The company says people may be able to start working just a few days after accepting an offer.

Seasonal jobs will be posted online through December. Those jobs include finding inventory that people order online, along with packing items for shipping, among other jobs. People will also be able to see part-time and full-time positions.

Amazon says seasonal jobs pay an average of more than $19 per hour. The company says there are no work-from-home seasonal jobs available.

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Nevada has long been known for its ability to transform, from its roots in mining to its reputation for gaming, tourism, and outdoor recreation.

That spirit of reinvention is the focus of the next Science Distilled event, “Reinventing Nevada,” taking place Thursday, October 23. 

It will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mackay Science Building, located at 900 N. Virginia Street. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The event explores how Nevada has used its past to inspire new opportunities in tourism and discovery, highlighting the state’s knack for turning unexpected moments into innovation.

Panelists include Garret Barmore, a University of Nevada, Reno alumnus and curator at the W.M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum; Chris Orr, PBS Reno’s senior producer and host of the award-winning travel-adventure series Wild Nevada; and Dave Santina, PBS Reno’s director of local content and host of the Wild Nevadacast podcast, which introduces listeners to unique people connected to Nevada’s outdoor recreation scene.

Before the discussion begins, attendees are invited to tour the Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum between 5 and 6:30 p.m. The museum, which opened in 1908, features an extensive collection of minerals, ores, fossil specimens, and mining artifacts. It also houses part of the renowned Mackay Silver Collection, designed by Tiffany & Co.

Science Distilled, launched in 2016, aims to make complex scientific topics accessible in a relaxed, social setting. Past events have covered subjects such as genetics, climate change, and personal energy independence.

Tickets are $10 for members of The Discovery and $15 for nonmembers. The series is presented in partnership with the University of Nevada, Reno College of Science and PBS Reno, with support from KUNR and New West Distributing. More information and tickets are available at sciencedistilled.org.