Nevada
Recruitment for Nevada National Guard exceeds federal mandate
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 (KSNV) — A community event, the Veterans Donation Drive, took place on Saturday, benefiting the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), Nevada Chapter.
The event aims to gather donations and support for veterans who have served the nation and now face physical challenges.
Lori DeClue and Stephanie Bishop are with the Eckhoff (Reality) Group.
Bishop says, “So we are here doing a donation drive for PVA.”
The drive is made possible through a partnership with Northwest Career and Technical Academy, which has joined forces with organizers to maximize community involvement and support.
There were about 30 to 40 volunteers who were students who helped with the distribution of clothing, food, kitchenware, non-perishable items, and furniture.
Residents are encouraged to participate and contribute to this noble cause, helping to make a difference in the lives of paralyzed veterans.
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The Nevada Army National Guard hosted their groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction on the Nevada Army National Guard qualification training range.
When completed, the range will become the only department of the army approved qualification range in the state of Nevada.
The project has been in the works for years, and those who have had a hand in it say this has been a long time coming.
“I’ve been working on it for about eight years myself. And there’s a couple of the other individuals that are standing around in the background over here that have been working on it even longer. So, it’s been about 10, 12 years that we’ve been trying to get this thing together,” says Major Jacob Sanford, Deputy G3 with the NV Army National Guard.
The new range will allow Nevada soldiers to meet military marksmanship standards without having to leave the state
Since 2019, the Nevada army guard has sent more than 1,000 soldiers to neighboring states annually for marksmanship qualifying.
Which is an expensive task and keeping this in state will create economic benefits for Nevada.
“So we’re very much looking forward to what we’re gonna be able to do out here and be able to train about 12,000 soldiers a year out here. Economically, it’s gonna be a great boon for the state. We’re gonna be able to embolden the Mineral County and the Hawthorne community out here,” says Sanford.
“They’re working together, training together. It’s only going to just benefit our community of Hawthorne, our service community, our National Guard, but I would say our entire country,” says Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen, who NV Army National Guard personnel say had a major role in getting the funding necessary for this range.
Units spend up to four training days annually and. The four days equated to more than 15 percent of the unit’s allocated training days and significantly impacted on the soldiers’ ability to train on other tasks.
The new $20 million Hawthorne Army Depot Record Fire Range facility will include 16 lanes for rifle training, 15 for pistol, four machine gun lanes (up to M240) and seven buildings. Four full-time U.S. Army, federal employees will maintain operations at the range.
“It’s just one of those things that Nevadans have known, but the fact that other people are figuring it out is like, hey, we can do that out there, let’s do that,” says Congressman Mark Amodei.
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LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents has approved a lease agreement for a Nevada State University building in North Las Vegas, marking the first official step toward establishing a campus in the city.
North Las Vegas Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown expressed enthusiasm, stating, “This campus will fundamentally transform our downtown core and open doors to better career paths for our residents.”
Goynes goes on to say, “I am so proud to have Nevada State University as a partner in bringing educational opportunities to the heart of our community.”
The planned three-story, 30,000-square-foot academic building will be part of the “NLV Gateway,” a 19-acre mixed-use development by Agora Realty and Management at Lake Mead Blvd. and Las Vegas Blvd. North.
The campus will offer academic programming, workforce development opportunities, and student support services, reflecting a partnership between the city and Nevada State to expand access to higher education.
Dr. Amber Lopez Lasater, acting president of Nevada State University, highlighted the collaboration as a “bold investment in Nevada’s future,” emphasizing its role in driving workforce development and economic growth.
The project is backed by public and private investment, including support from NV Energy and an anonymous donor.
NSHE Board of Regents Chair Byron Brooks noted the campus’s role in “expanding access, supporting student success, and strengthening Nevada’s workforce.”
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