By: Mikey Kelly
On July 7th, Democratic Candidate for Governor; Clark County Commission Chair Steve Sisolak and the Nevada Democratic Veterans & Military Families Caucus sponsored a BBQ event for the residents of Veterans Village 2. Commissioner Sisolak pledged to improve outreach and support to Nevada’s veterans and their families. Commissioner Sisolak emphasized the need for improved economic opportunity for...
Las Vegas, Nev. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) toured a military housing complex on Nellis Air Force Base to highlight the efforts being made to improve military housing for active duty service members and discuss future ways to prioritize the housing needs of Nevada’s service members.
“I am proud to be working with Nellis Air Force Base leadership to improve the...
Let me tell you about the Children's Service Guild. We have been helping the children of Clark County for 49 years and are one of Las Vegas' oldest philanthropic groups. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children in Child Haven and ones touched by the Family Court System. This is a responsibility not taken lightly by the...
By Robert E. Frank, Colonel
Historic words in our American Declaration of Independence previously cited remind us that: “…all men are created equal…endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights…of…Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness…and…Governments are derived … from the consent of the governed…” After winning the Revolutionary War our founders created a unique government as outlined in the Preamble to its new Constitution...
Photos and written by: Judy Cobb
Samantha Hook, a 7th grade girl earned the title of, “National American Legion Auxiliary Junior Member of the Year” Just the idea that a girl from Nevada was chosen is remarkable. This was announced during the 98th American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) National Convention. Samantha’s a member of ALA L.D. Lockhart Unit #14. Here...
By: Dr. Tom Waters
Everyone knows the name, John McCain (Navy aviator, Prisoner of War, Congressman, Senator) and you can find his biography on the Internet, in the libraries, and on TV as well as on your Smart Phone.
During his life, he had many critics and many supporters. In his death, you hear the supporters speaking loud and clear about...
All veterans should support the Chinese American Citizens Alliance – Las Vegas initiative to have all Nevada’s Representatives sign HR 2358, the Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act. This bipartisan legislation recognizes the dedicated service of Chinese American veterans of World War II and collectively awards them the Congressional Gold Medal.
Despite barriers to citizenship and...
By: VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters
Nevada’s President, Linda Wright of Pahrump, a member of Clyde E Newman Jr Auxiliary 10054, led the state delegation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary at the 105th National Convention held July 21-25 at the Bartle Hall Convention Center in Kansas City, Mo.
As leading representative of the state, she voiced the delegates’ votes during...
Photos and Written by: Janet Snyder
On August 18th, members and guests of The Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars Nevada State Society enjoyed a private tour of the National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas, then had lunch and went to the Fist State Council Meeting. There were ceremonies, welcoming of guests, and Honored Speaker, Dr. Linda Miller speaking...
Photos by: Su Phelps
Diane Woofter, wife of an army veteran and former Justice Court Judge, Roy Woofter is a proud new member of SMW.
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