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...]
Working with The Homeless Veterans
By: Debby Johnson, Mortgage Loan Originator at Supreme Lending and T.E.A.M. US Organizer After TEAM US had been out on the streets feeding the homeless for over four years, we discovered that there are still many homeless Veterans. Most of them do not know what their benefit are or even where to … [Read more...]
Appeals Court Gives Blue Water Vets the Win Congress Denied
Military.com | By Tom PhilpottOn Jan. 29, attorney and retired Navy Cmdr. John B. Wells sat in the office of Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), ready to meet with staff regarding Lee’s opposition to Blue Water Navy legislation, when his cell phone dinged and brought surprising news … [Read more...]
