The Wreaths Across America program, which is soliciting wreaths for area cemeteries, is Dec. 14 at 9 a.m.
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On the radio
Join the Nevada News Group’s Steve Ranson on KKOH Radio (780 AM) on Nov. 15 at 4:30 p.m. as he discusses veterans’ events in the Reno-Sparks area.
Veterans Day
• Flag retirement ceremony
What: The University of Nevada, Reno Veteran Services department will retire flags that are no longer fit for duty in a dignified and proper manner.
When: Nov. 8, at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Gateway Plaza located in front of the Joe Crowley Student Union.
• Veteran appreciation luncheon - sponsored by ASUN
What: Veterans, family members, students, staff and faculty are all welcome to join us for an ASUN-sponsored lunch.
When: Nov. 8, at 11:30 a.m.
Where: MICK Rotunda
• Veterans Day Parade
What: Join the Veterans Alumni Chapter as they proudly participate in the City of Reno’s parade.
When: Nov. 11 at 11:11 a.m.
Where: MICK Rotunda Washoe County Courthouse, 76 Court St., Reno
VVA 989 Camos to Classroom
The annual Camos to Classroom scholarship program is rapidly approaching.
The event is Nov. 16 at the Renaissance Hotel Ball Room,1 South Lake St., in Reno. The evening includes no-host cocktail hour, silent auction, live entertainment by the University of Nevada, Reno jazz ensemble, dinner, program and presentation of scholarships.
The featured speaker is Nevada’s newest adjutant general, Brig. Gen. D. Rodger “Dan Waters.
General seating is $140 per person, and there’s assigned seating. Sponsor opportunities are also available.
For questions, call Brigitte Stafford at 650-888-2564.
This is a nonpolitical event sponsored by the Vietnam Veterans of America, Nevada chapter 989 Veterans Benefit Foundation.
To order online, go to vvaReno989.org.
Wreaths Across America
The annual Wreaths Across America program is less than two months away, but the fundraising to place a wreath on every veteran’s grave is continuing for the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Fernley.
The Wreaths Across America remembrance ceremony is planned for Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. at the NNVMC.
To order a wreath for Fernley’s NNVMC event, go to nnvc.org and click on Wreaths Across America for the pdf form, or mail your donation to: Nevada Veterans Coalition; P.O. Box 415; Fernley, NV 89408. If you’re on their mailing list, you’ll soon receive your donation information in the mail to sponsor a wreath or you can go to the Nevada Veterans Coalition website (supportnnvc.org) and click on the Wreaths Across America logo with “DONATE” on it to sponsor a wreath.
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. (November will be on Nov. 18). The group would really like to increase participation. Currently, the group has about 20-25 regulars.
Remember there is no charge from the Elks for the breakfast.
Each meeting normally features a guest speaker. Guests are welcome.
Fernley Republican Women
The Fernley Republican Women (FRW) will hold its next meeting at the Fernley Senior Center, 105 Lois Lane, Fernley, on Nov. 19.
A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. and the meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. Their guest speaker will be Rich Crombie, [resident of the Nevada Veterans Coalition. The public is always invited to attend.
Crombie will speak about the Nevada Veterans Coalition and specifically Wreaths Across America. He is a nine-year veteran of the U.S .Navy Submarine Service (1977-1986). A Gold Star father, his son David Nicholas Crombie, was killed in action in Rhamadi, Iraq, on June 7, 2006, and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Caregiver Support Program
The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) announces the launch of its innovative “Safe Transfer” series of videos and an accompanying tip sheet designed specifically for caregivers assisting Veterans with body mechanics and transfers.
These videos feature essential tips and skills tailored to aid caregivers in facilitating safe transfers, including transfers for beds, wheelchairs, toilets, and tubs. In addition, caregivers can use the accompanying tip sheet as a comprehensive guide, offering insights into proper transfer techniques, caregiver body mechanics, and key considerations throughout the transfer process.
Developed by a dedicated CSP workgroup, which includes occupational and physical therapists, this comprehensive library of resources aims to enhance the safety of Veterans within the comfort of their homes.
To access these resources, visit CSP’s website, where you’ll find the tip sheet and a dedicated YouTube playlist: https://www.caregiver.va.gov/Tips_Tools.asp.
Veterans Upward Bound
Veterans Upward Bound at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno welcomes veterans. TMCC 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.
Veterans parents act
The Education Flexibility for Veteran Parents Act will allow veterans with children to access full housing benefits provided through the G.I. Bill regardless of whether that program is in person or online.
The G.I. Bill is an essential tool for many veterans to advance their education. Currently, veterans who are parents and pursuing their education online are only eligible for half of the G.I. Bill’s available housing benefits. This requirement often forces parents to choose between attending in-person classes to receive full benefits or staying at home with their children.
DEERS station opens in Carson City
A new Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) station in Carson City promises to give uniformed service members in the Capital City region improved access to the Department of Defense’s database that includes information for each uniformed service member (including active duty, retired, and reserve component individuals), DOD civilians, and other personnel as directed by the DOD.
The new Carson City station, located within the Office of the Adjutant General, 2460 Fairview Drive, replaces the recently-closed DEERS station in Reno at the Military Services Support Center, 685 E. Plumb Lane. Reno does retain a DEERS station just a short distance from Plumb Lane at the Nevada Air National Guard Base, 1776 National Guard Way.
Vet Tix Discount tickets to events
Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free tickets to sporting events, concerts, performing arts, and family activities to currently serving military members, veterans of all eras, and immediate family of those killed in action.
Since 2008, Vet Tix has provided over 25 million free event tickets to over 2 million members.
In 2018, Vet Tix launched 1st Tix, which provides the same benefit to our nation’s first responders, including current and retired law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMTs, and 911 Dispatchers.
These events help service members, veterans, and first responders reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, build lifelong memories, and encourage them to stay engaged with American life and their local communities.
Vet Tix spends over 98 percent of its revenue on its programs, ensuring we give back to those who have given so much.
Visit VetTix.org and 1stTix.org to learn more.
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