By Terence Way | Photos by Su Phelps
The Nevada JWV (Jewish War Veterans) State Convention was held at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort. The outgoing state commander, Stephen Seiden was celebrated and praised, especially for successfully elevating the awareness and recognition of the Nevada’s three chapters to its current state. Between fundraising through their Poppy Drives, partnering and...
By: Darryl Fleming and edited to size by Megan Way
The boots were too large for his feet and with each step, powdered dust puffed around in circles. 15 miles away from the little boy, similar but larger and far more onerous dust puffs appeared with the same regularity as mortar rounds were exchanged. It was winter of 1950, the...
by Terence Way | Photos by Su Phelps
Within a week of Humana’s grand opening of their fourth new Neighborhood Location in the area, AL (American Legion) “Spirit of Freedom” Post 76 held their first monthly meeting at their new home on the afternoon of June 23, 2019. This Neighborhood Location is part of Humana’s effort to combat what they...
By: Janet Snyder
Sunday, June 2, 2019 was Installation of Officers and awards presentation for the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14. Courtenay Burns, Ph.D., President of ALA Department of Nevada, conducted the Installation of Officers ceremony. Sydney Knott with Horses4Heroes received a certificate for her work with military veterans and survivors at Horses4Heroes. Members received awards for their volunteer work...
By: Victor Moss Adjutant, American Legion Paradise Post 149
The American Legion Paradise Post 149 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 149 has a reputation of being an unconventional and nontraditional Post, so this year they stepped it up a notch. Rather than having an dinner for their Installation of Officers, they opted for a picnic. Nearly 60 members and...
Business Basics Column | By: Kathleen Taylor, Nevada Women’s Business Center
In fiscal year 2017, over 1.4 million small business owners received counseling or training from an SBA Resource partner. Whether you need to create a successful business plan, get expert advice on expanding your business, or train your team, the SBA makes sure you’re never far from the help...
By Terence Way | Photos by
On Saturday, June 15th, 2019, at VFW Post 3848, a bunch of energetic teens and their supporters were line dancing to blaring music (thanks to local DJ Mike Pacini), washing cars, and looking like they were really excited to be there. With seemingly a dozen hands waxing-on and waxing-off of each vehicle that came...
by Terence Way | Photos by Su Phelps
On the 18th of June, at 4830 Craig Road, Suite 130, Las Vegas, NV 89130, Humana unveiled its fourth area Neighborhood Location (within Clark and Nye counties). Over 400 people showed up to the exciting grand opening. The other area Neighborhood Locations are located in Pahrump, Henderson, and Las Vegas (on Charleston...
By: Janet Snyder
On May 14th,Barry Schrock talked about his Civil War activities; Commander Kurt Dunphy conducted the meeting, inviting all to the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Woodlawn Cemetery on Thursday, May 30th at 6:00 p.m.
- Advertisement -
