Vietnam
Welcome Home: Vietnam Veterans Day Carson City ceremony Saturday at Mills Park
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 2:04pmThe annual Vietnam remembrance ceremony will be held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Mills Park, Carson City at 5 p.m. this Saturday, April 1, 2017. All community members are welcome to come and support Vietnam Veterans.
Eyes on Carson City: Military, veterans honored by Nevada Legislature
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 4:37pmThe 2017 Nevada State Legislature set aside a day to honor active duty military service men and women as well as veterans Wednesday.
A Special Day is set aside to honor Nevada's Veterans and Military at the Legislature
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 12:48pmThe public is invited to attend Veterans and Military Day at the Legislature in Carson City on Wednesday, March 15, 2017.
The day-long event starts at 8 a.m. with coffee. The opening ceremony begins at 9 a.m. featuring Governor Brian Sandoval. The ceremony will take place in front of the Veterans Memorial, located behind the Capitol Building.
Carson City Mayor approaches 2017 with optimism in State of City speech
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 01/30/2017 - 6:33pmFollowing his re-election for a third and final term, Carson City Mayor Robert Crowell is optimistic about what's ahead for the Nevada state capital in 2017.
He delivered his State of the City speech Monday night to dozens inside the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, reviewing the city's successes and challenges from 2016 while also reassuring residents about the future.
Time to honor Nevada veterans with a place of their own
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 4:49pmNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has said he is dedicated to transforming the Silver State into a leader for providing services to United States military veterans.
Carson City, state honor veterans at Sierra Place
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 8:47pmAbout a dozen military veterans and their families were honored Wednesday afternoon at Sierra Place Senior Living in Carson City by the state of Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NVDS) and the Municipality of Carson City.
Obituary: Dianne Askew October 8, 1946 - November 28, 2016
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/29/2016 - 4:20pmDianne Harman Askew, 70, passed away peacefully on November 28 after a brave battle with interstitial lung disease, a rare autoimmune disorder.
Born in Detroit in 1946, Dianne was raised in El Paso, Texas. A Kappa Delta, she graduated from the University of Texas El Paso with a bachelor’s degree in business. Shortly afterward, a handsome and charming drill sergeant, Phillip “Mike” Askew, just returned from a tour of duty in Vietnam, swept her off her feet.
Miss Nevada shows support for veterans at WNC
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/05/2016 - 3:56pmMiss Nevada 2016 Bailey Gumm, 21, of Minden showed support for Western Nevada College student veterans and faculty at the Veterans Resource Center on Tuesday in Carson City.
Carson City veteran named Nevada Veteran of the Month
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 09/27/2016 - 7:16amA retired United States Marine gunnery sergeant has been named Nevada Veteran of the Month by the Nevada Office of Veterans Services (NOVS).
Frank Reynolds of Carson City was selected by nomination for his work serving fellow veterans both in the community and statewide.
William (Bill) B. Helton
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/08/2016 - 4:59pm04/20/1946 – 08/31/2016William (Bill) B. Helton , US Air Force, M/Sgt. ret., Vietnam veteran, Clas ...
William (Bill) B. Helton
Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/02/2016 - 5:47pm04/20/1946 – 08/31/2016William (Bill) B. Helton , US Air Force, M/Sgt. ret., Vietnam veteran, Clas ...
Defense Department names Carson City a Commemorative Partner
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 08/05/2016 - 9:19amThe community of Carson City has been awarded official commemoration by the United States Department of Defense for its efforts to honor and recognize Vietnam War veterans, Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell said.
Water ecology, ecosystem issues to be addressed by new Global Water Center at UNR
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/22/2016 - 10:32amA new initiative by the University of Nevada, Reno to foster creative, interdisciplinary research aimed at answering critical questions related to water resource management and sustainability was approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents.
Still Waters Often Run Deep (sponsored)
Submitted by admin on Sat, 07/16/2016 - 4:40pmSusan Crowell, wife of Mayor Bob Crowell of Carson City, is a mixture of strength, forthrightness, and intrigue. Susan is an attractive, well-spoken, well educated, and independent thinking female — both as a wife, mother, and citizen of Carson City. The definition of who she really is lies in her upbringing, her education, her marriage, her children, and in her personal interests. All these components interact to make for a thoughtful woman with a definite mind of her own, yet one who wants the best for others involved in all of these relationships.
Regional chili cooks bring the heat for veterans
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/09/2016 - 5:15pmMore United States military veterans will be able to travel to Washington, D.C. because of the proceeds expected from this weekend's regional chili cook-offs held at Glen Eagles Restaurant in north Carson City, Honor Flight Nevada Founder Jon Yuspa said.
Honor Flight Nevada to soar this weekend with 2016 regional chili cook off and craft fair
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/05/2016 - 10:58amWhether mild, medium or fiery, there’s one place this weekend that will be filled with a western culinary collision of tangy peppers, garlic and onion, tomato and cumin.
Chili lovers from around the region will gather at Glen Eagles restaurant in Carson City this weekend for the High Sierra and Nevada Capitol Regional Chili Cook Offs.
Honor Flight Nevada's Regional Chili Cook Off, Craft Fair July 9-10 in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/16/2016 - 2:45pmHonor Flight Nevada is hosting the High Sierra and Nevada Capitol Regional Chili Cook Offs at Glen Eagles Restaurant Saturday July 9-10.
The winner of the Chili Cook Offs and the winner of the Salsa competition continue on to the National Cook Offs. People's Choice Chili Competition is open to everyone's voting. Chili sampling kits, raffle prizes, Military vehicles, Craft fair, and fun for all under the trees.
Aiming High: 2016 Carson City Airport Open House soars this Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/14/2016 - 1:55pmAviation and aerospace displays, historic aircraft, formation fliers, hot air balloon rides, a pancake breakfast and more will be featured this Saturday at the Carson City Airport Open House.
With well over 6,000 visitors attending last year, this year’s event is expected will be bigger with a bevy of activities including interactive displays, flybys, plane and helicopter demonstrations, drone demonstrations, food and beverages, a bounce house and many family activities.
Flag Day, Army’s 241st birthday celebrated at Nevada Veterans Memorial at state capitol
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/14/2016 - 1:10pmNevadans marked both Flag Day and the Army's 241st Birthday in a ceremony Tuesday at the Nevada Veterans Memorial on the Capitol Grounds in Carson City.
Nearly doubling last year’s attendance, well over 100 people and many active military personnel attended the ceremony, which featured the Presentation of Colors, the National Anthem, the Army Song, and welcome remarks by emcee Guy Clifton.
Remembering with Gratitude: Carson City veterans, volunteers place 1,400 flags at cemetery
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/27/2016 - 4:41pmVeterans organizations and volunteers from the Carson City area placed nearly 1,400 U.S. flags over memorial grave markers Friday afternoon at Lone Mountain Cemetery.
Vietnam veterans groups, Fleet Reserve Association of Sierra Tahoe, the Disabled Veterans of America were joined by NJROTC, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts and Elks Lodge. In nearly 30 minutes, all the flags for the ceremony had been distributed and were placed over the markers.
New Crop 2016
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/26/2016 - 8:08amThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, New Crop 2016, by five artists from Sierra Nevada College and the University of Nevada Reno at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Friday, June 3, 5-7pm and the artists will give brief talks about their work at 5:30pm. The show will be open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am -5pm from June 3 – September 29, 2016. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free.
Memorial Day flag placement Friday at Lone Mountain, Monday ceremony at Stewart cemetery
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/25/2016 - 1:53pmThe Disabled American Veterans and other local veterans organizations from the Carson City area will place 1,200 U.S. flags on veterans graves at Lone Mountain Cemetery in Carson City on Friday, May 27 beginning at 4 p.m.
Other groups will be assisting, including some members of the NJROTC, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts and Elks Lodge. Volunteers are welcome to help place flags and youth groups are encouraged and welcomed to participate.
Tales of Virginia City's 1800s Vigilance Committee to be told Thursday at Gold Hill lecture
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/25/2016 - 11:43amGus Fincel, a retired law enforcement officer, veteran and member of the 601 Vigilance Committee, which provides grants and scholarships in the Comstock region, will talk about the original “601 Vigilance Committee” at Gold Hill Hotel’s Thursday Night Presentations at 7:30 p.m.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: May 14-15
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 5:53pmReady to have some fun? Virginia City’s Chili on the Comstock Cook-off goes on all weekend. For some healthier fare, hit up the Spring Farmers Market downtown. Go fly a kite at Dangberg Home Historic Park, just past Douglas High School on Highway 88; their ‘Something in the Wind’ Celebration is both Saturday and Sunday. Don’t forget to leave non-perishable food by your mailbox: the annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive is today. Take a gander at the whole list, there is plenty of stuff to do in the Carson City area this weekend.
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Letters and Songs from Vietnam featured at Genoa show Saturday to benefit disabled veterans
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/10/2016 - 9:54pmJoin Alex Woodard, Molly Jenson, and Ike Marr as they present the letters and songs of For The Sender: Love Letters from Vietnam in an intimate setting to benefit DAV, a non-profit that provides a lifetime of support to veterans of all wars.
Carson City Vet Council discusses changes at meeting
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:35pmMembers of the Carson City Veterans Community Council (CCVCC) met Wednesday afternoon to discuss changes within existing member organizations, as well as to welcome new members onto the council.
Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell and City Manager Nick Marano, both veterans, attended Wednesday's meeting and highlighted changes to the city's new, improved web site scheduled to go public by the end of May.
Vietnam veteran returns to find remains of fellow Marine
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/29/2016 - 4:33pmIn his quest to find the remains of his boyhood friend and fellow Marine lost to the mountains of Vietnam, Michael Archer met a solider for the other side.
“He looked at me and he had tears in his eyes,” Archer recalled. “He said, ‘You know, we’re pretty lucky.’ I started crying. You never expect to hear that from a man you were trying to kill.”
Archer’s latest book, “The Long Goodbye,” traces the story of Lance Corporal Thomas Patrick Mahoney III, who disappeared during the bloody, months-long Battle of Khe Sanh.
Vet Center provides curbside service for Carson City veterans
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 04/11/2016 - 9:23amMilitary veterans who have difficulty traveling outside of Carson City for Veterans Administration (VA) services have the benefit of some of those resources coming to them.
Perfecto Manuta, a Readjustment Counseling Technician with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, coordinates the Mobile Vet Center, an outreach on wheels for the Reno Vet Center.
‘Welcome Home’ ceremony honors Vietnam veterans
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/05/2016 - 5:39pmIn terms of lives lost and the number of American military personnel wounded, the Vietnam War changed the culture of public perception ...
Special moments experienced on Honor Flight trip
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/04/2016 - 12:48pmFour and a half hours of travel can be draining on anybody, especially for a group of World War Two, Korean, and Vietnam veterans. As their Honor Flight Nevada flight landed in Baltimore, the 80 and 90-year-old men slowly make their wave off the plane, tired and worn from the trip. But the moment they step into the airport, that exhaustion is forgotten and replaced with an overwhelming sense of emotion.