By: Abigail KellyWashington, D.C. (February 27, 2019)— The Elizabeth Dole Foundation today announced its 2019 class of Dole Caregiver Fellows – 26 military and veteran caregivers who have been carefully selected from across the country to represent the Foundation including Tera … [Read more...]
Richard Keirn is awarded the Nevada Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate
By: Richard D. KeirnOn March 1, 2019 Richard D. Keirn a member of Chapter 730 Military Order of the Purple Heart received the Nevada Governor’s Volunteer Recognition Certificate Award for his volunteer service to veterans to include 937 Claims and 3,793 hours for the year … [Read more...]
Marine veteran recalls ‘humor in combat’ over hot chocolate on Iwo Jima anniversary
FEBRUARY 21, 2019 CAITLIN DOORNBOS – STARS AND STRIPES On the 74th anniversary of the start of the 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima, a Marine who took part in the pivotal World War II fight shared his story of a lighthearted exchange with the enemy amid the fierce, five-week campaign.Don Graves, 93, … [Read more...]
Casper Aviation is back in Las Vegas
By: Terry Lee ParkerAmong the many veterans organizations that choose to have their annual reunion in Las Vegas; Casper Aviation Platoon is one of the most unique in recent history.“Casper Aviation Platoon was the only separate aviation platoon in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. … [Read more...]
Society of Military Widows Chapter 34’s Monthly Luncheon
By: Megan Way | Photos by Lawrence Oravetz Society of Military Widows Chapter 34 held their monthly meeting luncheon at Harbor Palace on Spring Mountain on March 10th. Guest speakers Councilman Richard Cherchio, Shane Persaud from Nevada Consumer Affairs, Denise Elizabeth Ashurst and … [Read more...]
Nevada Department of Veterans Services Receives Two National Awards for Excellence and Innovation
By: Terri Hendry Governor Steve Sisolak is pleased to announce the Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) was awarded two prestigious Abraham Lincoln Pillars of Excellence Awards from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on February 25, 2019. This award recognizes excellence … [Read more...]
