By: Megan Way Photos by: Janet Snyder and Lawrence Oravetz
The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City celebrated the holiday spirit by featuring a Santa Train Ride all through December. This 40-minute train ride along the Boulder Branch Line features a toy train exhibit, Santa's sleigh for photos, North Pole mailbox and depot gift store.
Stars and Stripes | By Caitlin Doornbos
A Chinese military expert has suggested the People's Liberation Navy should "ram" the next U.S. warship to sail through waters claimed by China, according to a report by the state-run newspaper Global Times.
According to the newspaper, Dai Xu, president of China's Institute of Marine Safety and Cooperation, on Saturday said: "If the US warships break...
By: Janet Snyder
On Thursday, December 13, MOAA Southern Nevada Chapter hosted their annual Christmas Party at Palace Station Casino. The entrance and room were beautifully decorated in a beautiful night club-like setting with the theme 'A Christmas Through The Decades'. Live music by Charlie and Laura Shaffer delighted everyone, as we danced to music from the 1940s through today....
By: Su Phelps Photos by: Su Phelps and Lawrence Oravetz
For 4 to 5 years, American Legion Post 149 members have volunteered at the 98.5 KLUC’s Toy Drive, hosted by KLUC 98.5 host Chet Buchanan. Annually, they come to Toy Drive at NV Energy after their meeting to volunteer and donate to the Toy Drive. Sponsors for the Toy Drive...
By: Janet Snyder
On December 9th Jewish War Veterans Post 64 had a Chanukah Party at the Suncoast Casino. WWII Veteran Ken Hill lit the candles on the menorah, along with a great band and singer, food, gifts, photo booth, and a surprise recognition for those over 90 who received cake and cheers!
By: Su Phelps and Megan Way
Starting from Nov 15th, VFW Post 10047 is now be sharing their Post Hall with Three Square for free dinners for seniors (ages 60 and over) every Thursday from 5pm to 8pm. Their first meal was on Nov 15th. Since this year, Thanksgiving falls on a Thursday, Three Square provided meals to a hundred...
By: James Bolinger and Hana Kusumoto (Stars and Stripes)
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- The Marine Corps has ended an extensive search for five Marines missing after their KC-130J Herculescollided midair with an F/A-18 Hornet last week off Japan's southern coast.
"After an update from the Joint Personnel Recovery Center, and a review of all available information, I have made the determination to end...
By: James Lint
We again enjoyed a uniquely China Post 1 event at a Chinese Buffet.
A total of 10 people in attendance: Jeff & Lily Carson, Bob & Linda Fite, David & Jenny Jensen (from Phoenix), Pete & Nicole Caimi, Jim & Anna Lint.Happy Thanksgiving for the CP1 family and our active duty who are sharing the holiday overseas.
By: Janet Snyder
On December 2nd, the members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14 met for a meeting, refreshments and holiday celebration at the Oakmont Assisted Living Center in Las Vegas. We were shown the wall of photos and memorabilia of veterans who were or are currently residents. Boots, shoes and belts were collected for a fundraiser; reports were given...
New York Daily News | By Rachel DeSantis
This pay wall is a hit.
Brian Kolfage, an Air Force veteran who lost his legs and right arm during his second deployment in Iraq in 2004, started a GoFundMe campaign to fund a border wall between the United States and Mexico -- and has raised more than $3,000,000 in three days. (Estimated at the time of this article, the...
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