By: Janet SnyderA gathering of members and guests attended the monthly breakfast at 10:00 a.m. at one of the Fairway rooms of the Suncoast Casino. Damon Hodge, Public Information Coordinator of the Las Vegas Valley Water District, was the guest speaker, informing about the water situation in Las … [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...]
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