Veterans Transition Resource Center

Helping Veterans Transition from Military to Civilian Life

VTRC North:  1191 Manhattan Way |Gardnerville, NV 89460

VTRC South:  2955 E Sunset Rd Suite 101 | Las Vegas, NV 89120
702.954.6300

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Police, FBI thwart Army veteran’s plan to bomb Nazi rally

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — An Army veteran who converted to Islam and discussed launching various terror attacks throughout Southern California was arrested as he plotted to bomb a white supremacist rally as retribution for the New Zealand mosque attacks, federal prosecutors said Monday. Mark Domingo, an … [Read more...]

MILITARY VETERAN SUING STATE DEPARTMENT OVER PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP AFTER PASSPORT APPLICATION IS REPEATEDLY DENIED

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BY DONICA PHIFER ON 5/9/19 AT 9:54 PM EDT A Minnesota military veteran is suing the State Department in an effort to establish his U.S. citizenship and obtain a passport for international travel. Mark Esqueda has twice been denied a passport because the U.S. State Department said … [Read more...]

State Department orders departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees in Iraq

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POSTED 4:42 AM, MAY 15, 2019, BY NICK BOYKIN, UPDATED AT 04:56AM, MAY 15, 2019 WASHINGTON – The United States Department of State has issued a Do Not Travel advisory to Americans for Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping and armed conflict. For the Level 4 Advisory, The Department … [Read more...]

The United States Needs a Gray-Zone Strategy Against North Korea

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North Korea appears to test its military weapon systems, firing two suspected short-range missiles toward the sea, on May 9 according to South Korean officials, in this image distributed by the North Korean government. KOREAN CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY/KOREA NEWS SERVICE VIA AP North … [Read more...]

US air carrier in the Gulf a target not a threat: Iran commander.

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War of words intensifies but former US admiral doesn't expect the situation to escalate despite 'the media hype'. The USS Abraham Lincoln sails south in the Suez Canal on May 9 on its way to the Gulf [Suez Canal Authority via AP] The United States's military presence in the Gulf used to … [Read more...]

April 28, 2019 Murray L. Rosen Jewish War Veterans Post 64 Breakfast Meeting at Suncoast Casino

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By: Janet SnyderMickey Durkin, Social Committee, announces upcoming BBQ at the Fisher House. Our members are invited, as we at JWV Post 64 donated the BBQs.• Members were asked to sign up for the upcoming Potluck Breakfast/Brunch on Sunday, May 19, for either Appetizer, Salad, Main Dish, Dessert, … [Read more...]

NDVS Presents Veteran and Veteran Supporter of the Month for April 2019

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By: Terence Way and Megan Way | Photos by Lawrence Oravetz, Terence Way, Bob Reed, John Diaz and Barry Moore On a sunny day in April, a Nevada Veteran of the Month recognition ceremony took place at the Grant Sawyer building in Las Vegas.  One could tell that this might not have been a … [Read more...]

CEREMONY HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVERSAY OF THE NORMANDY D-DAY

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By: Robert ReedIt was the beginning of the end, though the end would not be realized for almost another bloody year!On June 5, 1944, Supreme Allied Commander, Dwight D. Eisenhower sent a message to his troops: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many … [Read more...]

VAREP Veterans Benefits Fair and Affordable Home Tour

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By: Megan Way and Su Phelps | Photos by: Su PhelpsVeterans in the local community were invited to a special Veterans Benefits Fair and Affordable Housing Tour on April 27. Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP) hosted this event to follow their mission to help veterans maximize … [Read more...]