By: Megan Way | Photos by Su Phelps and Lawrence OravetzWhy would teenagers spend 10 days of their summer vacation going through what would be the toughest camp of their lives? Founder and CEO of Youth Leadership Authority (YLA) Marie Tomao, along with her gradated “Eagles” both tell teenagers and … [Read more...]
It’s Official: 2020 Budget Proposal Has Largest Troop Pay Raise in a Decade
Military.com | By Richard SiskThe White House on Monday backed a 3.1 percent pay raise for the military as part of its overall defense spending proposal of $750 billion for fiscal 2020.The roughly 5 percent increase for defense, up from a total $716 billion defense budget … [Read more...]
China Post 1 Nevada meeting
By: Megan Way | Photos by Jim LintAt the China Post 1 monthly meeting on April 13th, the post discussed their recent activities and events. Lou Rothenstein shows the post a thank you letter he received from OASIS from helping VA claims. The post also noted Kohl’s military 15% off discount. The … [Read more...]
Captain Rodney Anthony Carlone’s Celebration of Life and Military Honors
By: Megan Way, Stephen White, Dave Jochman, Su Phelps and Robert Davison | Photos by Su Phelps, Lawrence Oravetz and Floyd WhiteRod Carlone sadly passed on March 29th. The memorial service took place on April 28th, 2019. The Call to Order was done by active duty Navy and Marine Color Guard from the … [Read more...]
6th Annual “PIG OUT” Rum Runner
By: Megan Way | Photos by Su Phelps and Lawrence OravetzEveryone got their money’s worth of BBQ for lunch at the Rum Runner’s 6th annual event, “PIG OUT” for the Veterans Transition Resource Center (VTRC) on Saturday April 13th. $10 for an all you can eat Chef JB’s BBQ with raffles, a live auction … [Read more...]
$ 4000 in Grants for U.S. Veterans Available Now!
The third-annual David Resnick Veteran grant contest is now open! By John Allen -March 27, 2019 ATTENTION VETERANS — Do you know of a deserving veteran who has made a significant impact on yourself, or his/her peers? Or, do you want to share your experiences and impacts as a war … [Read more...]
