Nevada Army Guard honors 11 Soldiers and their families at retirement ceremony

Official Statements

• 106th Public Affairs Detachment, November 10: “LAS VEGAS — Applause and cheers filled the room as the Nevada Army National Guard honored 11 retired and soon-to-retire Soldiers and the families who supported them during its third retirement ceremony Nov. 8. Family members and fellow Soldiers gathered to celebrate careers that began between 1997 and 2006. Those being honored cheered for one another as each received individual recognition, a retirement certificate, a presidential certificate of appreciation and a U.S. flag.”

• 106th Public Affairs Detachment, November 10: “Staff Sgt. John Brion, 22 years of service Sgt. 1st Class Erik Garcia, 29 years of service Staff Sgt. Chester Geronimo, 20 years of service Capt. Mark Gomez, 21 years of service Maj. Jared Jeppson, 22 years of service Sgt. 1st Class Skyler Lee, 26 years of service Sgt. 1st Class Mike Nguyen, 23 years of service Master Sgt. Eric Nzioki, 24 years of service 1st Sgt. Michelle Ochoa, 24 years of service Sgt. 1st Class Adam Ririe, 29 years of service Master Sgt. Joshua Rodriguez, 26 years of service”

• 106th Public Affairs Detachment, November 10: “Recognition extended to spouses and family members, with several receiving spouse certificates of appreciation. Brig. Gen. Randy Lau, the Nevada Army National Guard land component commander, addressed the families’ place in the organization’s legacy. “No Soldier serves alone,” Lau said. “Through deployments, missed birthdays, long nights, and long miles, you carried the burden of service with grace and resilience. Your strength steadied these Soldiers, and your support strengthened this organization.”

• 106th Public Affairs Detachment, November 10: “As the Soldiers prepared to close this chapter of their military careers, Lau spoke about their lasting contribution to the force’s readiness. “You leave us better, you leave us ready, and you leave us inspired,” Lau said.”