MAY 1, 2026 – The Nevada National Guard’s 92nd Civil Support Team conducted its annual “Beta Burn” exercise at the Ormsby House in Carson City, Nevada, April 23, training alongside local and federal partners to respond to simulated radiological and explosive threats.
Beta Burn focuses on preparing agencies to detect and respond to radiological hazards, with this exercise emphasizing homemade explosive threats and coordinated response.
Exercises like this directly prepare the team for real-world operations. Earlier this year, the team supported a multiagency response to a suspected biological laboratory at a Las Vegas residence, assisting in the collection of more than 1,000 samples and providing decontamination capabilities for first responders…