The Nevada National Guard’s 92nd Civil Support Team conducted its annual Beta Burn exercise on April 23 at the Ormsby House in Carson City to train for radiological and explosive threats. The exercise brought together local agencies, the FBI and federal partners to simulate a radiological hazard and homemade explosive scenario. Earlier this year the team supported a multi‑agency response to a suspected biological laboratory in Las Vegas, collecting over 1,000 samples and providing decontamination. Army Major Lawrence Alves, the unit’s medical officer, served as incident commander, coordinating efforts within the incident command system. Soldiers entered a simulated “hot zone,” detected radiological sources with specialized equipment, and relayed live imagery to command. The exercise aimed to strengthen unified response, improve interagency coordination and ensure rapid action against hazardous threats.
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