JULY 09, 2019 | JOHN HARNEY - BLOOMBERG NEWS
The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of tanks, Stinger missiles and other armaments to Taiwan, a decision certain to irritate China, which regards Taiwan as part of its territory.
“This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces...
JUNE 03, 2019 | LAURA WIDENER
A U.S. Marine assigned to the southern U.S. border fired his service weapon on duty after he was reportedly attacked.
The Marine, who was not named, alleged he was attacked by three individuals while he was inside his vehicle early Wednesday morning last week, officials told the Associated Press on Friday.
An investigation is underway, spokesman for U.S....
By: Dr. Linda Miller
Dr. Linda Miller, NSDAR Old Spanish Trail Chapter Commemorative Events Chair, coordinated a 75th Anniversary of DDAY to honor the USS Nevada Veterans who fought at Normandy at Hospital Point Pearl Harbor Hawaii near the site where the USS Nevada was beached in 1941. Hawaii DAR also helped her as they did in December 2016 when Dr. Miller coordinator...
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to process Agent Orange exposure claims for “Blue Water Navy” Veterans who served offshore of the Republic of Vietnam between Jan 9th, 1962 and May 7th, 1975.
These Veterans may be eligible for presumption of herbicide exposure thought Public 116-23,. Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, which...
By: Megan Way | Photos by Lawrence Oravetz
It’s that time of year again! Southern Nevada’s one and only Summerlin Fourth of July Parade is here again for its 25th year in the valley. Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and first lady Kathy Sisolak, along with U.S. Congresswoman Susie Lee, Mayor Carolyn Goodman, city of Las Vegas, former Mayor Oscar Goodman...
By: Sgt. Heather N. Kaufmann, U.S.M.C Veteran
MWR Officer, NV-3 Sagebrush Marines, Women Marine Association
Established in June of 2018 at the Leatherneck Club, NV-3 Sagebrush has dedicated the non-profit organization towards the community of past, present and future service men and women of all branches. Composed of only women Marine servicemembers and loyal escorts, consistent dedication to aid the Las...
By: Jackie Brett
Walker Furniture held a ceremony and luncheon at the VFW Post in North Las Vegas on June 29 to announce this year’s 12 U.S. Military veterans who will be receiving furniture, some specialized, as part of Walker’s sixth annual “Help for Heroes” program.
“Walker Furniture created the ‘Help for Heroes’ program to help make day-to-day living a little...
By: Megan Way | Photos by: Su Phelps
Judge Mark Stevens was sworn in as Henderson Municipal Court Judge on June 4th at the Henderson City Hall.
Brian Knudsen, Victoria Seaman, Olivia Diaz and Cedric Crear were sworn in as Councilmen and Councilwomen on July 3rd at the Las Vegas City Hall.
Pamela Goynes Brown and Richard Cherchio were sworn in as...
JULY 10, 2019 | MELISSA LEON
While Navy SEAL Chief Eddie Gallagher has been found not guilty of murder charges and was acquitted of all but one count against him, his defense team still has a journey ahead to ensure that justice is truly served.
Now, Gallagher’s head defense attorney, Tim Parlatore, is asking current and former members of the military for...
By: Megan Way
From Ruth, Nevada to World War II, in 1943, 16-year-old Peter Stojanovich and his brother joined the U.S. Coast Guard and served with the 7th Amphibious Force aboard the LST 26 as Gunner’s Mate second class going all over the South Pacific. During his service the LST-26 participated in nineteen D-day invasions and the ship earned 5...
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