Press Release
☷Nevada Guard Soldiers safeguard America s Party
U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
Jan 04,2024
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Soldiers from the 1st Squadron , 221st Cavalry teamed up with local law enforcement in downtown Las Vegas , Nevada on December 31 , 2023 . They worked closely with the police to amp up security for the New Year ' s Eve celebrations . The soldiers even took a picture with Brig . Gen . Troy Armstrong and State Command Sgt . Maj . Dennis Basilio , who are bigwigs in the Nevada Army National Guard . On December 30 , 2023 , Gen . Daniel Hokanson , the Chief of the National Guard Bureau , had a chat with the soldiers at the Clark County Armory . He answered their questions about the National Guard . The 92nd Civil Support Team also got a photo op with Gen . Hokanson to discuss their role in the New Year ' s Eve festivities . The Nevada National Guard has been supporting first responders during Las Vegas ' New Year ' s Eve party , "America ' s Party , " for 24 years now . This year , around 200 Guard Soldiers and Airmen were on duty to guarantee everyone ' s safety , help with crowd control , and provide medical assistance . Most of them joined forces with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on the Strip and downtown . Gen . Hokanson also made a stop at the University Medical Center on December 31 , 2023 , to recognize the 152nd Medical Group for their hard work and learn more about their involvement in the New Year ' s Eve celebrations . During his visit to the Clark County Armory on December 30 , 2023 , Gen . Hokanson discussed the current state of the National Guard and what the future holds with the cav soldiers . The National Guard Soldiers and Airmen have been committed to ensuring a safe New Year ' s Eve in Las Vegas for over 20 years . It all started with their first activation during the Y2K scare in 2000 and has continued even after the events of 9/11 , which just goes to show their unwavering dedication to the annual celebration ' s safety . Daniel Hokanson , the head honcho of the National Guard Bureau , showed up at the mission planning and execution for the New Year ' s bash . Gen . Daniel Hokanson , the big cheese at the National Guard Bureau , paid a visit to the local cops and the 92nd Civil Support Team in Las Vegas , Nevada , on December 30 , 2023 . Hokanson hung out with the local law enforcement and the 92nd CST to get the lowdown on how the Nevada National Guard was involved in the New Year ' s Eve festivities . Brig . Gen . D . Rodger Waters , the big shot in charge of the Joint Staff for the Nevada Guard , had a chat with the local cops at University Medical Center in Las Vegas , Nevada , on December 31 , 2023 . Waters had a conversation with the local law enforcement about how the Guard was helping out with the New Year ' s Eve celebrations . Gen . Daniel Hokanson , the top dog at the National Guard Bureau , and Maj . Gen . Ondra Berry , the head honcho of the Nevada National Guard , swung by to see the local cops and the 92nd Civil Support Team in Las Vegas on December 30 , 2023 . "This is just one example of how the National Guard works seamlessly with federal , state , and local agencies , whether it ' s the cops or the medics , like it is here in Las Vegas every year , " said Hokanson , the 29th head of the National Guard Bureau . "The National Guard is always ready and always there to defend our nation , states , and territories . " The Nevada Army National Guard ' s 1st Squadron , 221st Cavalry , played a crucial role as the main unit in charge of operations and personnel on the Strip on New Year ' s Eve . Additionally , the 92nd Civil Support Team kept an eye on the atmosphere and analyzed any suspicious substances on - site . Leaders from the Nevada Guard watched the fireworks over the Las Vegas Strip on January 1 , 2024 . Nevada Guard leaders celebrated the new year after a successful mission on New Year ' s Eve . Soldiers from the 1st Squadron , 221st Cavalry , teamed up with local law enforcement in downtown Las Vegas on December 31 , 2023 . The soldiers worked closely with the local cops to beef up security during the New Year ' s Eve celebrations . The Nevada Air National Guard ' s 152nd Medical Group supported two hospitals with about 35 personnel to help with triage if needed . For more National Guard news , check out the National Guard Facebook page or follow National Guard X on Twitter .
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