The 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada Air National Guard, deployed a contingent of Airmen on Tuesday to U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Epic Fury.
“Nevada is praying for the brave members of the Nevada National Guard at this time,” said Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo. “Our state’s Guardsmen are truly the best in the nation and have received extensive training in the mission sets included in this callup. Throughout its 79-year history, the Nevada Air National Guard has deployed troops around the world in defense of our nation.”
The airlift wing in Reno, known as the “High Rollers,” generally works rapid global mobility airlift, fire suppression in support of the U.S. Forest Service and expeditionary mission support. The Nevada Army National Guard also has a contingent that deployed to USCENTCOM prior to Operation Epic Fury.
For Operational Security reasons and the safety of those deployed, the Nevada National Guard will not provide more information on the mobilization at this time.
“The High Rollers of the Nevada Air National Guard and our Soldiers overseas are trained, ready and equipped to answer the nation’s call,” said Maj. Gen. D. Rodger Waters, Nevada Adjutant General. “For myself, and the majority of the force remaining home, our thoughts and prayers are with our Nevada Air and Army Guard brothers and sisters overseas, and the families they leave behind during this time.”
We refer all questions on Operation Epic Fury to USCENTCOM.
For all other questions, please reach Capt. Emerson Marcus, Nevada National Guard State Public Affairs Officer, at 775-287-5592 or emerson.marcus@us.af.mil.
The Nevada National Guard has services available for members of the military and their families, including chaplains, behavioral health specialists and the Military and Family Readiness Program. For more information, visit nv.ng.mil under “Wellness and Support” tab.
