(Carson City, NV) – The WWII submarine, The U.S.S. Corvina, will soon have a permanent home where the service and sacrifice of its crew members will be forever honored and remembered. That new home will be in the lobby of the State of Nevada Library, located in the Capitol Complex in Carson City.
A new clear, plexiglass display case is being specially designed and built to protect, house, and display a 10-foot model replica of the fated submarine. The new case will also display memorabilia from the Corvina and its crew members.
At one time, the Corvina model was displayed at the Reno's Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System). After a remodeling project at the Veterans Administration facility, the model was moved for safe keeping and has since been sitting in a private garage. Aside from its appearances in parades or other public venues, the model has been out of daily sight from the public. In the months ahead, that will change.
With support from the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, a unique partnership has formed between Nevada's U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc., Corvina Base, the Nevada Department of Administration and State Public Works. Since the beginning of this year, work has been underway to find the replica a new home. Mary Woods, with the Nevada Department of Administration said, "The plan for the display is perfect! The back door of the lobby of the State Library leads right out to the Veteran’s Wall, which is right behind the Capitol Building."
For now, there are tentative plans for a formal dedication ceremony on August 6, 2018, with additional details to be determined. The date was selected because is it the submarine's 75th Commission Anniversary.
The Corvina was assigned to Nevada and is one of 52 American submarines lost at sea. For more about the Nevada veterans group, visit the Corvina website: http://usscorvinabase.org/)
For more on the Corvina history and its fallen, visit here:
https://www.oneternalpatrol.com/uss-corvina-226.htm
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Vietnam Veterans of America Sierra Nevada Chapter 989 receives Veteran Supporter of the Month Recognition and Honor
By Terri Hendry
(Carson City, NV) – Most of the seats were full inside the Old Assembly Chamber, located on the second floor of the Capitol Building, above the Governor's Office.
Members of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Sierra Nevada Chapter 989 had to save the Governor a front row seat. He slid into his chair just as Nevada Department of Veterans Services Director Kat Miller began joking about having to adjust the podium before the ceremony could begin. Her smiles and jokes quickly took a serious turn when she began highlighting just a few of the reasons this Reno VVA Chapter was selected to receive Veteran Supporter of the Month.
"This group shares a bond and a commitment that never again will one generation of veterans abandon another," Miller said. Before introducing Governor Brian Sandoval, she read a lengthy list of ways this group provides support to the veteran community ranging from assisting those with PTSD, to supporting nonprofits like the Veterans Guest House or championing veteran-friendly legislation during the Nevada Legislature.
The Governor told the group how much he respects their military service, explaining his father served in WWII. He spoke about his to Nevada military members serving overseas and what a lasting impression that made on him. In closing, he motioned to a giant circular seal in the middle of the chamber that features the head of former President Abraham Lincoln. Sandoval said, "In the shadow of Abraham Lincoln I want to paraphrase one of his famous quotes; I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives, so that his place is proud of him."
VVA Chapter 989 President, Linda Dickinson noted the group was relatively new, having formed in 2006. She said, "We started with just 25 members and have grown to more than 150 members in the Reno and Sparks area."
For more information on the VVA Chapter 989: https://vvareno989.org/
To nominate a Veteran of the Month: http://www.veterans.nv.gov/page/veteran-of-the-month-program
To nominate a Veteran Supporter of the Month:
http://www.veterans.nv.gov/page/Veteran-Supporter-of-the-Month
(Carson City, NV) – Most of the seats were full inside the Old Assembly Chamber, located on the second floor of the Capitol Building, above the Governor's Office.
Members of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Sierra Nevada Chapter 989 had to save the Governor a front row seat. He slid into his chair just as Nevada Department of Veterans Services Director Kat Miller began joking about having to adjust the podium before the ceremony could begin. Her smiles and jokes quickly took a serious turn when she began highlighting just a few of the reasons this Reno VVA Chapter was selected to receive Veteran Supporter of the Month.
"This group shares a bond and a commitment that never again will one generation of veterans abandon another," Miller said. Before introducing Governor Brian Sandoval, she read a lengthy list of ways this group provides support to the veteran community ranging from assisting those with PTSD, to supporting nonprofits like the Veterans Guest House or championing veteran-friendly legislation during the Nevada Legislature.
The Governor told the group how much he respects their military service, explaining his father served in WWII. He spoke about his to Nevada military members serving overseas and what a lasting impression that made on him. In closing, he motioned to a giant circular seal in the middle of the chamber that features the head of former President Abraham Lincoln. Sandoval said, "In the shadow of Abraham Lincoln I want to paraphrase one of his famous quotes; I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives, so that his place is proud of him."
VVA Chapter 989 President, Linda Dickinson noted the group was relatively new, having formed in 2006. She said, "We started with just 25 members and have grown to more than 150 members in the Reno and Sparks area."
For more information on the VVA Chapter 989: https://vvareno989.org/
To nominate a Veteran of the Month: http://www.veterans.nv.gov/page/veteran-of-the-month-program
To nominate a Veteran Supporter of the Month:
http://www.veterans.nv.gov/page/Veteran-Supporter-of-the-Month
A Closer Look at Memorial Day
By Terri Hendry
Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May. The day is set aside each year to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. It became an annual day of remembrance in 1871; a few years after the Civil War ended. Known as the "War Between the States," it ended in 1865 with a tremendous loss of life, among the bloodiest conflicts in U.S. history.
By the late 1860's, Americans began holding tributes to the fallen soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers. Although historians have a tough time determining exactly when this tradition occurred,the federal government in 1966 declared Waterloo, New York the "official" birthplace of Memorial Day. That city was chosen because it hosted an annual, community-wide event, one in which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags. This is why, initially, the day become known as Decoration Day.
After World War I, Decoration Day evolved into a day to commemorate the deaths of all American military members who died in all wars. In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, establishing Memorial Day as the last Monday in May.
Memorial Day is a solemn observance in stark contrast to its significance to some as the unofficial start of summer. When lawmakers set aside the last Monday of May for a day of national remembrance, they also declared that Monday a federal holiday, giving federal employees a three-day holiday weekend.
The annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City will be held on Monday, May 28, 2018 beginning at 1:00 p.m. The Flag-In event to place flags on each gravesite will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Please arrive before 7:00 a.m.
In northern Nevada, the Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley on Monday, May 28, 2018 beginning at 11:00 a.m. The Flag-In event will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Memorial Day is observed in many ways. Some visit a cemetery or memorial or participate in parades, while others host gatherings of family and friends. If you're wondering what events or gatherings are happening in your community, we've asked around the entire State for activities and events this Memorial Day.
Check here to see what's happening near you: http://veterans.nv.gov/news/199290/mark-your-calendar-may-2018
Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May. The day is set aside each year to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. It became an annual day of remembrance in 1871; a few years after the Civil War ended. Known as the "War Between the States," it ended in 1865 with a tremendous loss of life, among the bloodiest conflicts in U.S. history.
By the late 1860's, Americans began holding tributes to the fallen soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers. Although historians have a tough time determining exactly when this tradition occurred,the federal government in 1966 declared Waterloo, New York the "official" birthplace of Memorial Day. That city was chosen because it hosted an annual, community-wide event, one in which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags. This is why, initially, the day become known as Decoration Day.
After World War I, Decoration Day evolved into a day to commemorate the deaths of all American military members who died in all wars. In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, establishing Memorial Day as the last Monday in May.
Memorial Day is a solemn observance in stark contrast to its significance to some as the unofficial start of summer. When lawmakers set aside the last Monday of May for a day of national remembrance, they also declared that Monday a federal holiday, giving federal employees a three-day holiday weekend.
The annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City will be held on Monday, May 28, 2018 beginning at 1:00 p.m. The Flag-In event to place flags on each gravesite will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Please arrive before 7:00 a.m.
In northern Nevada, the Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley on Monday, May 28, 2018 beginning at 11:00 a.m. The Flag-In event will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Memorial Day is observed in many ways. Some visit a cemetery or memorial or participate in parades, while others host gatherings of family and friends. If you're wondering what events or gatherings are happening in your community, we've asked around the entire State for activities and events this Memorial Day.
Check here to see what's happening near you: http://veterans.nv.gov/news/199290/mark-your-calendar-may-2018
Message from the Director
Greetings and Welcome to May!
Memorial Day will be here before you know it. Thank you for sharing your activities and events! With your help, we have been able to assemble a very full calendar for this month. Click here if you wish to review it: http://veterans.nv.gov/news/199290/mark-your-calendar-may-2018
We're getting a lot of interest early on about Memorial Day events. In Fernley, the ceremony starts on Monday, May 28 at 11:00 a.m. In southern Nevada, I will be attending the ceremony in Boulder City, also scheduled on Monday, May 28 at 1:00 p.m.
Don't forget the "Flag-In" events at both cemeteries! This ensures an American flag is placed on each gravesite. This year, the "Flag-In" events will be held on Saturday, May 26. For more detail, including the times and locations to meet inside the cemeteries, click here: http://veterans.nv.gov/news/199291/a-closer-look-at-memorial-day
I also want to thank everyone in southern Nevada who turned out for our free, two-day Nevada Veterans Advocate (NVA) workshop in Henderson! There was record-breaking attendance and interest; we're already planning the next free event. It will be in held in October in Elko. We will share times, dates, location as soon as this information is available.
As an NVA, you are a specially trained volunteer who can be of tremendous help to veterans or military members. The training allows you to assist in connecting these individuals to earned benefits, resources or programs. If you cannot attend the next free training, you are always welcome to become an NVA by taking our online course! Visit here to learn more: http://www.veterans.nv.gov/page/veterans-advocacy
Speaking of advocates, the United Veterans Legislative Council is ramping up to take the concerns and issues identified in our recent Veterans Legislative Symposia in Reno and Las Vegas to Nevada lawmakers. The Nevada Department of Veterans Services will have a report on the Symposia that we will post to our website soon.
Finally, we received very positive news recently from the federal government regarding construction funding for our new Northern Nevada State Veterans Home! We learned we will receive more than $33 million dollars in a new VA construction grant this year! Click the link below to find out why a federal rule change, championed by Senator Dean Heller and supported by our Congressional delegation, made all the difference in the world! http://www.kolotv.com/content/news/Northern-Nevada-Veterans-Home-480072693.html
The new veterans' home is being built in Sparks, Nevada. Its completion remains on schedule, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for December 2018! It's my belief this project would have never happened without the leadership of Governor Sandoval, all our elected leaders and you!
Respectfully,
Kat Miller
Mark Your Calendar - May 2018
Armed Forces Day is in May!
Mineral County's 68th Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration has events all month long. Go here for events, dates, times and locations: https://www.facebook.com/AFDHawthorneNv/
Buying a Mobile Home Presentation - Dayton
When: Wednesday, May 2, 2018, from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: Dayton Valley Branch Library, 321 Old Dayton Valley Rd., Dayton, NV
Contact: 775-284-3491 or 1-800-323-8666
Purple Heart Proclamation Day as TMCC in Reno becomes first campus in Nevada to become a Purple Heart College!
When: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 beginning at 10:00 AM
Where: Red Mountain Police Parking Lot on the Truckee Meadows Community College Campus
Contact: Veterans Resources Center at 775-337-5612
When: Thursday, May 3, 2018, from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: 204 Marsh Ave. Reno, NV
Contact: 775-284-3491 ext 210
Fourth Annual Veterans Suicide Awareness March – Carson City
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018, starting at 10:00 AM
Where: Participants will walk from the corner of U.S. Highway 395 (Bully's parking lot) and West College Parkway to the WNC campus, 2201 West College Parkway, and back, which is approximately 2.3 miles round trip.
Contact: For more information contact Rick or Kyle at 775-445-3301 or email wncveterans@gmail.com
Bravo Zulu Training in Las Vegas for health care workers who care for veterans
When: Monday & Tuesday, May 7-8, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Where: UNLV''s Clark County Cooperative Extension, Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, NV
Contact: Sandi TenBoer at tenboers@veterans.nv.gov or call 775 737-8642
Truckee Meadows Veterans Community Collaborative
When: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Where: 5460 Corporate Drive, 2nd floor conference room inside the Federal Building, Reno, NV
Contact: Cathy Yates at yatesc@veterans.nv.gov or call (702) 830-2000
When: Tuesday, May 8, 2018, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: Great Basin College Veterans Resource Center, 1500 College Parkway, McMullen Hall- Room 2201500, Elko, NV
Contact: 775-284-3491 ext 234 or 1-800-323-8666
Habitability Disputes – Fallon
When: Wednesday, May 9, 2018, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Fallon Chamber of Commerce, 85 Taylor St. Fallon, NV
Contact: 775-284-3491 ext 234 or 1-800-323-8666
Sealing Criminal Records Presentation - Reno
When: Thursday, May 10, 2018, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Where: 204 Marsh Ave. Reno, NV
Contact: 775-284-3491 ext 210
Learn About Drones and Connect with Veterans!
When: Thursday, May 10, 2018, from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Upward Bound is located at 5270 Neil Road, Suite 303, Reno, NV
Contact: RSVP is appreciated at vub@tmcc.edu or 775-829-9007
Know Your Rights: Bankruptcy Basics - Winnemucca
When: Friday, May 11, 2018, from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: County Commissioner’s Building, 50 W. 5th St. Winnemucca, NV
Contact: 775-284-3491 ext 234 or 1-800-323-8666
Reno Veterans Baby Shower - Reno
When: Friday, May 11, 2018, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where: VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, 975 Kirman Avenue, Room L 1927, Reno, NV (Parking available on Locust Street)
Contact: Francie Mahoney, Women Veterans Program Manager at 775-785-7225 or 775-842-6239 or email Frances.Mahoney@va.gov
Flag Retirement Ceremony – Bring Your Flag(s) to Dispose of Properly!
When: Saturday, May 12, 2018, at 10:00 AM
Where: Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV
Contact: SNVMC at 702-486-5920
North Las Vegas - American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam Memorial Wall and Patriot Fest
When: Patriot Fest is Saturday, May 12, 2018, from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM. The Traveling Tribute Wall will be on display Thursday through Sunday, May 10 – 13, 2018, open 24 hours
Where: Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 West Craig Road, North Las Vegas, NV
Contact: info@americanpatriotfest.info
Welcome All Veterans Everywhere (WAVE)
When: Monday, May 14, 2018 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Douglas County Community & Senior Center, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV
Contact: Cathy Yates at yatesc@veterans.nv.gov or call 702-830-2000
When: Wednesday, May 16, 2018, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: Veterans Resource Center, 106 E Adams Street #203, Carson City, NV 89706
Contact: 775-284-3491 ext 234, or 1-800-323-8666
Bravo Zulu Training for health care providers who work with veterans
When: Thursday & Friday, May 17-18, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Where: Vassar-Cordone Nonprofit Building, 1301 Cordone Avenue, Reno, NV
Contact: Sandi TenBoer at tenboers@veterans.nv.gov or call 775 737-8642
Sealing Criminal Records Presentation – Lovelock
When: Thursday, May 17, 2018, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Where: Pershing County Community Center, 820 6th St. Lovelock, NV
Contact: 775-284-3491 ext 210
See Indie Movie "Served Like A Girl" in FREE Screening
When: Thursday, May 17, 2018, doors open at 5:00 PM. Film at 6:00 PM
Where: Big Springs Theater in the Origen Museum Springs Reserve, 333 South Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV
Contact: RSVP requested. You may register through VegasPBS.org or call Melodie Phoenix at
702-799-1010 ext. 5374
Armed Forces Day is May 19, 2018!
Check out Mineral County's events: https://www.facebook.com/AFDHawthorneNv/
Nevada State Railroad Museum: FREE admission to veterans, their families, and veteran service organizations to the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City on May 19th! Courtesy of the Friends of the Nevada State Railroad Museum! Go here for more information: http://nvculture.org/nevadastaterailroadmuseumcarsoncity/events/armed-forces-day/
Operation Battle Born: Ruck to Remember
When: May 20-28, 2018
What: The Truckee Meadows Veterans Club of TMCC is partnering with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Rebel Veterans to execute the first statewide "Operation Battle Born: Ruck to Remember" march in honor of the fallen heroes from the Global War on Terrorism. Over the course of 8 days, veterans and volunteers from across the state will take turns carrying two rucksacks that share nearly 7,000 service member dog tags, including the 57 fallen Nevadans who made the ultimate sacrifice since September 11. In their honor, volunteers will march from the Las Vegas Veterans Memorial to Fernley Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley, for a total of 370 miles. Participants will be asked to challenge themselves physically and mentally, facing the heat and the weight of the fallen heroes on their backs. If this is too strenuous, they are also asking for volunteers!
In southern Nevada, go here for more information: https://rebelraiser.unlv.edu/project/9963
In northern Nevada, go here: http://www.tmcc.edu/truckee-meadows-veterans-club/ruck-march/
Family Stability Council in Winnemucca
When: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 beginning at 1:00 PM
Where: The National Guard Armory, 735 West 4th Street, Winnemucca, NV
Contact: Cathy Yates at yatesc@veterans.nv.gov or call 702-830-2000
NDVS Washoe County Community Veterans In Service Ceremony to honor veterans
When: Thursday, May, 24, 2018 at 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Washoe County Senior Center, 1155 East 9th Street, Reno, NV
Contact: RSPV is requested. Contact Sandi TenBoer at tenboers@veterans.nv.gov or call 775 737-8642
Buying a Mobile Home Presentation – Yerington
When: Thursday, May 22, 2018, from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: Walker River Justice Court, 911 Harvey Way, Suite 2, Yerington, NV
Contact: 775-284-3491 ext 234 or 1-800-323-8666
Security Deposit Disputes – Reno
When: Thursday, May 24, 2018, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Where: 204 Marsh Ave. Reno, NV
Contact: 775-284-3491 ext 210
Fireworks Over Pahrump - Memorial Day Weekend
When: Friday through Monday, May 25 – May 28, 2018, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Where: Launch your own fireworks in a safe and supervised environment or enjoy the show provided. during the following holiday weekends. Anyone interested in launching their own fireworks must obtain a special permit from one of the five fireworks stores in Pahrump. The launch site is first come, first serve and you have a 30-minute time limit. The Fireworks Over Pahrump launch site is located one mile west on Gamebird Road right off of Highway 160.
Contact: Laurie Bodendorfer, Manager Phantom Fireworks, 775-537-1737
Virginia City - Celebration of Heroes Parade
When: Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Noon
Where: C-Street, Virginia City. The Comstock honors all the men and women of the military who paid the ultimate sacrifice serving America. Join the folks of Virginia City the Saturday before Memorial Day to pay tribute to the great service men and women.
Contact: Virginia City Tourism Commission at 775-847-7500
Flag-in Events
When: To prepare for Memorial Day, both the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley, NV and the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, NV will host flag-in events, on Saturday, May 26. The Northern Cemetery will start at 9:00 AM. The Southern Cemetery asks you to arrive before 7:00 AM.
Where: Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 14 Veterans Way, Fernley, NV and Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive. Boulder City, NV
Contact: NNVMC: 775-575-4441, SNVMC: 702-486-5920
Special Forces Memorial Day Ceremony
When: Sunday, May 27, 2018 at 10:00 AM
Where: Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Cemetery’s Memorial Garden Area, 1900 Veterans Memorial Way, Boulder City, NV
Contact: SNVMC: 702-486-5920
Memorial Day at the Veterans Memorial Cemeteries
When: The Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery will begin its ceremony on Monday, May 28, 2018 at 11:00 AM. The Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery will begin its ceremony at 1:00 PM.
Where: Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 14 Veterans Way, Fernley, NV. Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, NV
Contact: NNVMC: 775-575-4441. SNVMC: 702-486-5920
Please share your Memorial Day Events with us! We will do our best to get them posted to our website. Send your event to: hendryt@veterans.nv.gov
When: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: Lockwood Senior Center, 800 Peri Ranch Road, Lockwood, NV
Contact: 775-284-3491 ext 234 or 1-800-323-8666
Security Deposit Disputes – Wadsworth
When: Wednesday, May 30, 2018, from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Wadsworth Justice Court, 390 Main St. Wadsworth, NV
Contact: 775-284-3491 ext 234 or 1-800-323-8666
Vietnam War “Moving Wall” to Come to Minden – Volunteers Needed
When: Thursday through Monday, May 31-June 4, 2018, open 24 hours each day. There will be an Opening Ceremony, Friday, June 1, 2018 at 10:00 AM with a Candlelight Vigil on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 9:30 PM and a Closing Ceremony, Sunday, June 3 at 7 PM
Where: The “Moving Wall” is a half size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. The “Moving Wall” will be displayed at Eastside Memorial Park, 1600 Buckeye Road, Minden, NV
Contact: Nadia Shahin at info@esmp.com or at 775-782-4554 or visit Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/themovingwallmindenproject/
Check out more upcoming events by visiting veterans.nv.gov/calendar
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