soldiers
One of Nevada's longest-serving guardsmen dies
Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/07/2011 - 1:11amWhen Chief Warrant Officer James Crawford enlisted in the Nevada National Guard in 1963, soldiers were concerned about the Cold War and the repercussions of the Cuban Missile Crisis, and Vietnam...
Nevada State Health Division Employees Recognized By U.S. Army For Support Of Troops In Afghanistan
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 05/20/2011 - 2:21pmCARSON CITY – It started out with two individuals sending “care packages” to the troops deployed in Afghanistan but quickly turned into a concerted effort by employees of the Nevada State Health Division to make life a bit brighter for those serving in Operation Enduring Freedom.
Packages were sent with everything from beef jerky to “slightly used” decks of cards and dice from local casinos to the troops based in Kandahar, Afghanistan. One employee contributed hand knitted helmet liners.
Silver Springs February Social for Families with Military Members and Veterans
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 4:44pmTwo guest speakers will be featured this month at the second Silver Springs social for families with military members and veterans.
The social will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m. at the Silver Springs Senior/Community Center, 2945 Fort Churchill Road in Silver Springs. The gathering is for Silver Springs and Stagecoach families of veterans, enlisted and reserve members, and for reserve, active duty, and veterans. It is open to anyone from Silver Springs and Stagecoach with a family member who is or has been in the military. Children are very welcome!
Continued support through Community Covenant for military families and veterans in Lyon and Storey counties
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/11/2011 - 12:47pmDuring the September 2010 Healthy Communities Coalition meeting, over 70 community leaders and officials from throughout Lyon County, Nevada gathered to sign a “community covenant.” The covenant promised Lyon County communities, State and local groups will work together to increase community support to the area’s military families and veterans. A number of new or expanded events and initiatives have followed that pledge.
Column: Time to get out of Afghanistan
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Tue, 12/14/2010 - 1:12pmIn case anyone has any doubts about the wisdom of keeping troops in Afghanistan to defend the government of President Hamid Karzai, then you should read about one of his latest conversations with top American officials in that country. Meeting with Gen. David Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador Karl W. Eikenberry, Karzai was less than gracious for the hundreds of billions of American dollars and thousands of American lives that have been lost in this war:
Nevada Army Guard Retirees to be Honored in Las Vegas
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/16/2010 - 1:10pmCARSON CITY – The long-time military service of all recently-retired Nevada Army Guard Soldiers will be recognized December 5 in Las Vegas during the annual Retiree Appreciation Day. The event includes a retiree ceremony honoring the Nevada Army Guard’s 2010 retirees at 2:30 p.m. at the Las Vegas Readiness Center on Sunday, December 5.
The day’s events begin at 10 a.m. and will include a retiree briefing, identification card and defense enrollment eligibility updates, and the Hall of Fame retiree awards ceremony.
Community Pledges Support for Military Families and Veterans During Community Covenant Ceremony
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/20/2010 - 11:33amThe sacrifices of military families and veterans — past, present and future — are recognized and valued in Lyon County.
That message was delivered in many ways during a “Military Community Covenant” signing ceremony last week during Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey’s September meeting. Community leaders from throughout Lyon County were on hand to sign a “community covenant” that promises Lyon County communities and State and local groups will work together to increase support to the area’s military families and veterans.
V&T Railroad extends Carson City to Virginia City operations through Dec. 18
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 5:10pmThe Virginia & Truckee Railroad will extend its 2010 season to include new “Colors in the Canyon” train rides and will continue Saturday rides through Dec. 18.
The “Sisters in History Route” between Carson City and Virginia City was set to operate through Oct. 31, Nevada Day but due to popular demand as evidenced by many sold-out weekends, the season has been expanded for an additional six weeks, officials announced today.
Community Covenant to Lyon, Nevada Area Soldiers, Veterans and Their Families
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 3:36pmIn acknowledgment of the great gift local military personnel, veterans, and military family members give, local leaders from all walks of life will sign a community covenant or contract pledging to work together toward increasing community partnerships that improve the quality of life for soldiers, veterans and their families.
In broad terms, these will include pledges to:
- Assist veterans with reintegration into our communities.
- Advocate for local, state and federal benefits for soldiers and their families.
Final Carson City performance tonight of 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/01/2010 - 3:47pmCarson City theater lovers have one more chance tonight to enjoy one of the better summer musicals playing in our town.
Three years and walking, Carson City group remains dedicated to our troops
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 07/24/2010 - 12:34amAs we go about our business after work on Fridays, celebrating the end of the week, about 30 people clad in red t-shirts and carrying American flags have gathered for three years running to walk down Carson Street in support of our American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
I first met Mike McElfish, organizer of the Friday Red Shirt Walk, in September 2008 after he helped coordinate a similar walk in memory of Army Sgt. Timothy Smith of South Lake Tahoe who was killed by an improvised explosive device in Baghdad on April 7, 2008.
Helicopters?
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/12/2010 - 9:32amYou've heard about those mysterious black helicopters, but does anyone know why we have two white Chinook helicopters circling around south Carson City?
Fundraiser for deployed Nevada National Guard soldiers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/14/2010 - 3:42pmWednesday, January 20, 5:00 p.m.
Fundraiser at Jimmy G's Cigar Bar to benefit Nevada National Guard deployed soliders.
Dayton students send personal messages to soldiers
Submitted by on Sun, 11/15/2009 - 7:00amDayton students send personal messages to soldiersBy Karel Ancona-Henry Special t
Silver Dollars & Wooden Nickels: Helping out kids in need, soldiers
Submitted by on Sun, 11/08/2009 - 7:43amSilver Dollars & Wooden Nickels: Helping out kids in need, soldiersStaff Writer
Plates honor fallen soldiers
Submitted by on Thu, 11/05/2009 - 7:11amPlates honor fallen soldiersNevada Appeal Staff Report