By: Dr. Tom Waters Veterans Reporter News Since Mr. Robert Wilke has been confirmed by the US Senate and now has the title of VA Secretary, let’s allow him to establish himself as we follow his accomplishments. So, until we have the opportunity to report on what he is doing to help improve … [Read more...]
We are 29 days away from Military Appreciation Day!
Veterans Reporter News This next meeting will be the most important one of the year, as far as finding out how we are doing and what we have left to do! The Public Service Announcements (PSA’s) are being aired on every radio station both English and Spanish in the Valley, the water drive is on … [Read more...]
Do You Know How Foreigners Spy on You?
By James Lint Faculty Member, School of Business, American Military University, Senior Editor for In Cyber Defense and Contributor, In Homeland Security Veterans Reporter News We often hear about espionage and spying conducted against the United States. We have even seen media reports on the … [Read more...]
A Sunday Afternoon with a Pearl Harbor Survivor
By Denny Weddle Veterans Reporter News My last Sunday, as usual, started at Community Lutheran Church where I always get my week started. Yet I was anxious for the day to move forward as I had an afternoon date- a very special one with, Mr. Leonard G. Nielsen, former sailor, hero, and as well … [Read more...]
Veterans Town Hall Meeting and Employment Bootcamp
By Cheri Fisher Veterans Reporter News The Southern Nevada Veterans Community Engagement Board and Department of Veterans Affairs co-hosted an Employment Boot Camp and Veterans Town Hall meeting on July 19th. Tammy Ray, a vendor at the Employment Boot Camp told us that since July … [Read more...]
DINA TITUS HOSTS VETERANS BENEFITS FORUM AND FAIR
By Barbara Rodgick Veterans Reporter News On Monday, August 6, 2018, Congresswoman Dina Titus hosted a Veterans Benefits Forum and Fair. The event was held in the Las Vegas City Hall from 2-4 PM. The keynote speaker was David McLenachen, Director of the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) … [Read more...]
SAMS Post 711
By Steve Andrascik Veterans Reporter News SAMS (Scottish American Military Society) is composed primarily of veterans who are of Scottish, Irish or English descent. However, any veteran is eligible to join. Our commander is Ed Gilmore and our vice commander is Bob Garlow. We have 26 members … [Read more...]
Veteran’s Reporter News makes lasting imprint for the whole veteran community
By Janet Snyder Veterans Reporter News This is a photo of Su Phelps, Publisher of the Veterans Reporter News, taking photos at a NDVS event in Las Vegas on 3/31. Su attends as many events as possible, to report about what is going on in our military community. Su Phelps is always … [Read more...]
Unique Firefighting Crew Has Common Trait: Military Service
By Andrew Selsky (The Associated Press) By Andrew Selsky (The Associated Press) SALEM, Ore. — After being in firefights in Afghanistan and Iraq, members of one of America’s newest elite wildfire crews are tasked with fighting fires in rugged country back home. On the … [Read more...]
Christmas in July for Veterans
By Su Phelps and Cheri Fisher, Photos by Su Phelps On July 21, 2018 the Elks Lodge #1468 held their Annual Christmas in July for Veterans at their lodge at 4100 W Charleston. Steve Smith President of Fleet Reserve Association, and committee Chairman for the Elks Lodge said how proud he is to put … [Read more...]
