From the Veterans Reporter News Publisher
Have you lost a tankard? We were sent a tankard to our office about a year ago. Attached to it was a note asking us to find its owner. We have sent a notice like this out before, but to no avail. Please look at the details to see if you or anyone you...
By: John Vogele
The Toys for Tots Committee of Las Vegas presents a check for $40,000 representing the proceeds from their 18th Annual golf tournament to Staff Sergeant Lofy Lares US Marine Corps Reserve for the Toys For Tots program at the Leatherneck Club on Nov 27, 2018.
By: Melissa Warren
Jerry Herbst, Founder and Chairman of Terrible Herbst Inc., passed away peacefully at his home on November 27, 2018, at the age of 80. Jerry loved all things Nevada and was very proud to have founded the locally owned and operated chain, Terrible Herbst Inc., in 1959, growing the company with the community. Although his father started with Martin Oil in Chicago in 1938,...
Memorial by: Steve Seiden, Commander, JWV Department of Nevada
Sidney Arnold Blum, age 73, of Las Vegas, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Sid was born October 11, 1945 in Chicago, IL to the late David H and the late Gwen (Jacobson) Blum. Sid joined the Navy and served during the Vietnam War. He had a very successful career...
By: Lt Colonel Denny Weddle USAF (Ret)
In January 1942 Leonard rejoined the USS Pensacola a heavy cruiser (CA-24). Their first action was on February 20, 1942 when the Pensacola helped fend off 18 Japanese planes later they were joined by the carrier Yorktown and escorted the taskforce on offensive patrols until April of that year. On May 28, 1942...
From: Veterans Reporter News Staff
Statement from President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush
December 1, 2018
Melania and I join with a grieving Nation to mourn the loss of former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away last night.
Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family,...
By: Su Phelps Photos by: Su Phelps and Lawrence Oravetz
Marine Corps League Detachment #1199 held a Pearl Harbor Ceremony on chilly December day, National Pearl Harbor Day Dec 7th. About 50 people attended, including a few World War II veterans. A presentation of colors was done by the Marine Corps League Detachment #1199 Color Guard. Guest speaker Dr....
By: Vic “Doc” Moss, Adjutant, American Legion Paradise Post 149
Recently, the American Legion Paradise Post 149 and the 40&8 Voiture 306 partnered to create a nursing scholarship program at the College of Southern Nevada. Each semester, two $500 scholarships are awarded to students pursuing a nursing degree. Veterans and their family members receive special consideration for the awards, and...
By William Cole (The Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
A 132-foot robot warship that arrived at Pearl Harbor for testing as a submarine hunter is "creating a new paradigm for Navy surface forces," the U.S. Pacific Fleet said.
Former Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work was a little more specific about the potential at the 2016 christening of the Sea Hunter in Portland, Ore.
"You can...
By: Janet Snyder
Mikel Conrad, owner of Mikel's Photography & Design at 155 South Water Street in Henderson, is looking for Veterans of WWII, Korean War & Vietnam. He is working on a project to photograph these veterans and tell their story. You can come to his studio, or if you are unable, he will come to you. Each veteran...
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