Veterans Reporter News This next meeting will be the most important one of the year, as far as finding out how we are doing and what we have left to do! The Public Service Announcements (PSA’s) are being aired on every radio station both English and Spanish in the Valley, the water drive is on … [Read more...]
A Sunday Afternoon with a Pearl Harbor Survivor
By Denny Weddle Veterans Reporter News My last Sunday, as usual, started at Community Lutheran Church where I always get my week started. Yet I was anxious for the day to move forward as I had an afternoon date- a very special one with, Mr. Leonard G. Nielsen, former sailor, hero, and as well … [Read more...]
DINA TITUS HOSTS VETERANS BENEFITS FORUM AND FAIR
By Barbara Rodgick Veterans Reporter News On Monday, August 6, 2018, Congresswoman Dina Titus hosted a Veterans Benefits Forum and Fair. The event was held in the Las Vegas City Hall from 2-4 PM. The keynote speaker was David McLenachen, Director of the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) … [Read more...]
Veteran’s Reporter News makes lasting imprint for the whole veteran community
By Janet Snyder Veterans Reporter News This is a photo of Su Phelps, Publisher of the Veterans Reporter News, taking photos at a NDVS event in Las Vegas on 3/31. Su attends as many events as possible, to report about what is going on in our military community. Su Phelps is always … [Read more...]
Christmas in July for Veterans
By Su Phelps and Cheri Fisher, Photos by Su Phelps On July 21, 2018 the Elks Lodge #1468 held their Annual Christmas in July for Veterans at their lodge at 4100 W Charleston. Steve Smith President of Fleet Reserve Association, and committee Chairman for the Elks Lodge said how proud he is to put … [Read more...]
Veterans’ Diseases Associated with Agent Orange
VA assumes that certain diseases can be related to a Veteran's qualifying military service. We call these "presumptive diseases." VA has recognized certain cancers and other health problems as presumptive diseases associated with exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military … [Read more...]