Veterans Legislative Summit
The 2025 Veterans Legislative Summit in Reno is Jan. 18 at the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home, 36 Battle Born Way in Sparks, from 8-11:30 a.m.
The Nevada Legislature starts Feb. 3. The report on the issues raised for this upcoming session may be found at https://veterans.nv.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-NV-Veterans-Legislative-Symposia-FINAL.pdf.
To register for either Las Vegas or Reno, go to https://veterans.nv.gov/. The Las Vegas session is Jan. 11.
There will be a Women Veterans Conference on March 8 at the National Automobile Museum in Reno. Veterans and Military Day at the Legislature will be March 19.
VFW Craft Fair
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Silver State Post 3396 and its Auxiliary present the fourth annual VFW Craft Fair at the Sparks High School gym on Feb. 1 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The high school is located on 820 15th St.
Proceeds go toward supporting VFW programs.
For information, call 775-453-6291
Nevada Guard retiree monthly meetings
• The Nevada Air Guard’s monthly breakfast is on the second Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Reno Elks Club.
• The Nevada Army Guard’s breakfast is on the second Monday of the month at 8 a.m. at the Carson City Elks Club. There is no charge from the Elks for the breakfast.
Each meeting normally features a guest speaker. Guests are welcome.
Veterans Upward Bound
Veterans Upward Bound at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno can help with academic advisement, college applications, educational benefits, academic review and referrals to community resources.
Veterans Upward Bound is a U.S. Department of Education program for veterans. For information call 775-829-9007 or email vub@TMCC.edu. The website is vub.tmcc.edu.
DEERS station opens in Carson City
The new Carson City station, located within the Office of the Adjutant General, 2460 Fairview Drive, replaces the station in Reno at the Military Services Support Center, 685 E. Plumb Lane. Reno does retain a DEERS station at the Nevada Air National Guard Base, 1776 National Guard Way.
DEERS enrollment is essential for those seeking a military common access card or a Uniformed Services identification card. DEERS registration is also required for TRICARE eligibility and enrollment.
To make an appointment, go to https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/ (use the location “AG HQ Nevada.”)
To request an appointment at the Reno DEERS station, go to https://airbasescheduler.com/fss/ or call 775-788-4523.
For information about identification card processing at Naval Air Station Fallon, call 775-426-2808.
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