Nevada National Guard

The Nevada National Guard is the component of the United States National Guard in Nevada. The governor of Nevada may call individuals or units of the Nevada National Guard into state service. The Constitution of the United States charges the national guard of each state to support its dual federal and state missions.

As of 2024, the guard had a total force of about 4,443 uniformed personnel with around 3,336 soldiers and about 1,106 airmen. About 80 percent of its guardsmen participate in military training one weekend a month and 15 days each year in their respective military occupations and career fields. Full-time employees stationed throughout the state 455 technicians and 563 active-duty guardsmen.

The Nevada National Guard includes armories and facilities in eight of the state's 16 counties and state capital with 16 primary facilities. In addition to soldiers stationed at headquarters, the Nevada Army Guard includes the 17th Sustainment Brigade, the 991st Aviation Troop Command and the Recruiting and Retention Battalion. The Nevada Air Guard is composed of the 152nd Airlift Wing and 152nd Intelligence Squadron in Reno and the 232nd Operations Squadron in Indian Springs.

The governor is the commander-in-chief of the Nevada National Guard and appoints the adjutant general. Since October 2024, the adjutant general has been Brig. Gen. D. Roger Waters, appointed by Governor Joe Lombardo.