By: Su PhelpsThe Scottish American Military Society (SAMS) Post 711 had a meeting on April 6th at Skinny Dugans Casino and discussed recent activities.About SAMS: The Scottish-American Military Society (SAMS) is a veterans’ organization open to honorably discharged veterans, active duty or reserve … [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...]
Kenneth Hill receives Lifetime Achievement award from Academy of United States Veterans
By: Janet SnyderCongratulations to Ken who won the “Lifetime Achievement” award from the Academy of United States Veterans:CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS OF THE 4TH ANNUAL VETERANS AWARDS Veterans Homelessness Backpacks for life Employment Call of Duty Endowment Women Veterans Service … [Read more...]
Hometown Health’s Senior Care Plus Medicare Advantage Plan expanding into Clark & Nye Counties by Partnering with P3 Health Partners
Latoya Bembry, Director of Public Relations LAS VEGAS (July 9, 2018) – Senior Care Plus, the Medicare Advantage plan from Hometown Health, is teaming up with P3 Health Partners to bring its 4.5-star rated Medicare Advantage plan to Medicare eligible residents of Clark and Nye counties. This … [Read more...]
Blind Veterans Association
August 15th – 17th, Reno Nevada Veterans Reporter News August 15th – 17th 2018, at the BVA Convention in Reno, Nevada, the latest technology for the blind and visually impaired will be on display. One technology sure to get attention is OrCam Technologies, MyEye 2. This device gives … [Read more...]