By Megan Way | Photos by Chuck BakerThrough a partnership by Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS), the Nevada National Guard and the United Veterans Legislative Council (UVLC) the third Wednesday of March is recognized as Veterans and Military Day at the Legislature (VAMDAL). The day is … [Read more...]
Chinese-American WWII Veterans receive Congressional Gold Medal
By: Tanner IskraFive Chinese-American Veterans were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal at VA’s Central Office in Washington, D.C., in a ceremony celebrating their service. The Veterans were selected to represent more than 20,000 Chinese Americans who served during World War II.The … [Read more...]
Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 329
By Megan Way | Photos by Su Phelps and Lawrence OravetzOn March 28th, Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 329 (KWVA 329) held their monthly meeting at the American Post 8. KWVA 329 Commander Chuck Johnson reported about what they’ve done in 2018 and announced the new board members in their … [Read more...]
Purple Heart Recipients Will Move to Front of Line for VA Claims, Wilkie Says
Military.com | By Patricia KimePurple Heart recipients will take priority in the queue for Department of Veterans Affairs claims adjudication, starting April 1, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie announced Tuesday.In a hearing before the House Appropriations Military … [Read more...]
Murray L. Rosen Post #64 Jewish War Veterans of the USA Breakfast
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...]
Elizabeth Dole Foundation Announces Tera Sanderson of Las Vegas as 2019 Fellow
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...]
