Guard unit set to depart for Afghan tour

September 30, 2008 - 9:00 pm

RENO -- The Nevada Army National Guard's medevac helicopter unit is headed to Afghanistan next month.

About 50 soldiers and eight medics will be deployed for a year to help provide medical evacuation capabilities.

The soldiers belong to the Guard's Detachment 1, C Company 168th General Support Aviation Battalion based at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Stead, north of Reno.

It marks the third time since 2001 that the 168th has gone on a major deployment.

Lombardo to activate National Guard for Election Day

By Katie Futterman / RJ

October 29, 2024 - 3:46 pm

Gov. Joe Lombardo will activate 60 members to be on status and stationed in Nevada National Guard facilities in both Carson City and Las Vegas on Nov. 5.

The Pentagon. (Las Vegas Review-Journal file)

Henderson woman pleads guilty to mishandling Defense Department files

By Paul Pearson / RJ

October 24, 2024 - 12:18 pm

Prosecutors say a 26-year-old Henderson woman removed documents with classified information with the intent of storing them in her home.

The Clark County coroner's office is asking for the public's help in identifying an elderly man ...

An elderly man was found dead near a NLV veterans center. His identity is unknown

By Caitlin Lilly / RJ

October 23, 2024 - 1:03 pm

The Clark County coroner’s office is asking for the public’s help in identifying an elderly man who was found dead in North Las Vegas.

Rear Adm. Joaquin Martinez de Pinillos, center, reserve director of Maritime Operations, U.S. P ...

See a sailor around town? Navy Week docks at Las Vegas for 1st time

By Mick Akers / RJ

October 16, 2024 - 10:44 am

Navy Week is making its first appearance in Las Vegas this week, and local officials are offering visits to various sporting events to make the event more memorable.

New village for veterans struggling with homelessness coming to NLV

By Katie Futterman / RJ

September 23, 2024 - 7:00 am

The village will offer on-site services, including job training, assistance accessing benefits and mental and physical health services.

Nellis airmen honored for rescuing pregnant woman from Zion flash flood

By Caitlin Lilly / RJ

August 28, 2024 - 6:52 pm

Nellis Air Force Base honored seven of its airmen who helped rescue a pregnant woman and others during flash flooding at Zion National Park.

Blaine Sullivan, shown with son John, 10, will throw out the first pitch Friday before the Los ...

Las Vegas native, Army veteran to throw 1st pitch at Dodgers game

By David Schoen / RJ

August 22, 2024 - 3:34 pm

Blaine Sullivan, who was wounded while serving in Afghanistan in 2010, is set to throw out the first pitch before the Dodgers host the Rays on Friday.

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during the Democratic Natio ...

2024 election: Veterans a sought-after voting bloc

By Jessica Hill / RJ

August 22, 2024 - 1:15 pm

Both Democrats and Republicans hope to appeal to the veterans and military service members this November.

Robust partnership based at UMC benefits Air Force, health of locals

By Peter Breen / RJ

August 21, 2024 - 7:10 pm

The partnership involves three Air Force organizations, UMC, UNLV, the VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas, the Southern Nevada Health District and other civilian groups

Kevin DiFalco (Metropolitan Police Department)

Sexual abuse allegations against Nellis officer dropped in military court

By Noble Brigham / RJ

July 30, 2024 - 8:04 pm

Sexual abuse allegations against Lt. Col. Kevin DiFalco officer have been dropped in military court, but he could still be discharged from the military.