By Veterans Reporter News -September 10, 2018 On August 7, 1782, General George Washington created the Purple Heart award, the nation’s oldest military decoration. August 7th is nationally recognized as Purple Heart Day and on that day this … [Read more...]
Peggy Randle: August Veteran of the Month
By Veterans Reporter News -September 6, 2018 On Friday, August 24th, 2018, Veteran Peggy Randle was honored as Nevada’s August 2018 Veteran of the Month in a ceremony held at the Grant Sawyer Office Building in Las Vegas. Nevada Secretary of State, Barbara Cegavske presented Ms. … [Read more...]
Bottle Water Needed for Las Vegas Rescue Mission
Veterans Reporter News PSA: With the excessive heat warning, the Las Vegas Rescue Mission is seeking water bottle donations to help the homeless that frequent its facility. Cases of water can be dropped off to the mission at 480 W. Bonanza Rd., Las Vegas, 89106 up until 8 p.m. Monday through … [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...]
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...]
A Sunday Afternoon with a Pearl Harbor Survivor
By Veterans Reporter News -August 16, 20180152 By Denny Weddle 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 … [Read more...]
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