Military Briefs

Navy seeks agricultural leases at NAS Fallon

The Navy is accepting bids for agricultural leases on three parcels at Naval Air Station Fallon, continuing agricultural use of land associated with the installation.

NAVFAC Southwest issued solicitations in September for Parcel 4A02 and Parcels 4A04 and 4A07. Bids are due Oct. 14.

NAS Fallon is the Navy’s premier tactical air warfare training center and includes extensive land and range facilities surrounding Fallon.

Hawthorne Navy site marks 50 years

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport’s Hawthorne Operating Site recently marked 50 years of operations in Mineral County.

The Navy held an anniversary ceremony Sept. 18 recognizing the Hawthorne workforce and the site’s role in supporting fleet readiness. Capt. Brandon Monaghan, commanding officer of NUWC Division Keyport, presented a letter of appreciation to Hawthorne Operating Site Director Tyler Viani.

Lt. Col. Rylie DeLong, commander of Hawthorne Army Depot, also participated in the ceremony.

Nevada Guard trains with Tonga for disaster response

Nevada National Guard members recently participated in Exercise Taufatahi 2026 in Tonga, continuing Nevada’s longstanding State Partnership Program relationship with the Pacific island nation.

The exercise simulated the first 48 hours following a magnitude 8.0 earthquake and tsunami. Nevada Guard members worked alongside Tonga’s military, police, fire, health and emergency-management personnel to practice communications and coordination during a major natural disaster.

The exercise was held in September and included observers and participants from other partner nations.

Elko National Cemetery to serve rural veterans

Nevada’s first Department of Veterans Affairs national cemetery has been dedicated in Elko, providing a closer burial option for veterans and their families across northeastern Nevada.

The 15.37-acre Elko National Cemetery, located at 3602 Jennings Way, will accommodate traditional casket burials, in-ground cremation burials and urn placements in columbarium niches.

Developed through the National Cemetery Administration’s Rural Initiative, the cemetery is expected to serve more than 3,705 veterans and eligible family members living within a 75-mile radius. Members of the Nevada Army National Guard Honor Guard participated in the Sept. 4 dedication.