Nevada National Guard Conducts Beta Burn Exercise in Carson City

The Nevada National Guard’s 92nd Civil Support Team conducted its annual Beta Burn exercise on April 23, 2026, at the Ormsby House in Carson City, Nevada. The training operation focused on preparing personnel and partner agencies to detect and respond to simulated radiological and explosive threats.

During the exercise, soldiers assigned to the 92nd Civil Support Team operated within a simulated hazard area. The training emphasized the identification of radiological hazards and the management of scenarios involving homemade explosive threats.

Staff Sgt. Edmar Foronda, who serves as the survey team chief for the 92nd Civil Support Team, and Sgt. Chloe Bonnenfant were among the personnel tasked with identifying radiological hazards at the site.

Interagency Coordination

The Beta Burn exercise was designed to strengthen interoperability and test response procedures among multiple local and federal organizations. The drill simulated a weapons of mass destruction incident to enhance coordination between the military and civilian first responders.

Participating organizations included:

• The FBI
• The Carson City Sheriff’s Office
• The Tahoe Douglas Bomb Squad
• The Northern Nevada Federal Task Force’s Consolidated Bomb Squad

Operational Background

The 92nd Civil Support Team provides specialized capabilities for responding to hazardous materials and weapons of mass destruction. These annual exercises are intended to prepare the unit for real-world deployments and multi-agency operations.

Earlier in 2026, the team supported a multi-agency response to a suspected biological laboratory located at a residence in Las Vegas. During that operation, the 92nd Civil Support Team provided decontamination capabilities for first responders and assisted in the collection of more than 1,000 samples.