Northern Nevada military news briefs

Caregiver Support Program

The Caregiver Support Program has the “Safe Transfer” series of videos and an accompanying tip sheet designed specifically for caregivers assisting veterans with body mechanics and transfers.

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 Day breakfast

Veterans will be treated to a free breakfast on Nov. 11 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Fallon Convention Center.

The event begins with opening ceremonies and then breakfast for the first 500 veterans.

New Millennium is the sponsor.

Champagne Luncheon & Fashion Show

Veterans Guest House in Reno is hosting the 2024 Champagne Luncheon & Fashion Show on Friday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.

The Guest House is currently accepting applications for models through the following link: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/modelapp24.

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.

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 the 18th.)

There is no charge from the Elks for the breakfast.

Each meeting normally features a guest speaker. Guests are welcome.

Nevada Veterans Coalition

Oct 24: 3-3:30 p.m. — Unaccompanied service at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley (14 Veterans Way).

Nov. 11 at non – Barbecue for Veterans Day at Vet Mech Arms. This is a fundraiser for the Nevada Veterans Coalition and other veterans organizations. Stop by their shop or call for information, 775-294-5458.

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.

AUSA dinner

The Association of the U.S. Army Veterans Day dinner speaker is Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry, the adjutant general of Nevada.

A social hour begins at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. The cost is $58 per person. The dinner will be held at the Tamarack Casino, 13101 S. Virginia St., Reno.

For information, contact David Sousa, 775-544-8786 or vfwsousa@gmail.com

RSVP online at https://www.ausa-westmoreland.org.

DEERS station opens in Carson City

A new Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) station in Carson City could provide improved access to the Department of Defense’s database.

The new Carson City station, located within the Office of the Adjutant General, 2460 Fairview Drive, replaces the recently-closed DEERS station at 685 E. Plumb Lane in Reno. 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.”) Walk-in appointments are not possible.

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.

Vet Tix has discount tickets to events

Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix) 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.

In 2018, Vet Tix launched 1st Tix, which provides the same benefit to first responders.

Visit VetTix.org and 1stTix.org to learn more.

Military articles and news briefs are compiled by the Nevada News Group. Questions may be directed to SNMGmilitaryeditor@gmail.com.