Veterans Voice
December 2021
Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) Newsletter
Serving Nevada's Heroes since 1943 ~ Donate to NDVS
Director's Message * Honoring Heroes * Health & Wellness * Programs & Services * News * Always Remember
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Monthly Director's Message, Kat Miller
Dear fellow Veterans, advocates, and friends: 

As 2021 winds up, I’d like to take this opportunity to pause and reflect on this past year before I tell you more about this holiday edition of the Veterans Voice. Read More.
Honoring Our Heroes
Jon Dickinson Named Veteran of the Month & CAMO-RNO
 Named Veteran Supporter of the Month
We congratulate Jon Dickinson for being named Veteran of the Month (VOM) and CAMO-RNO being recognized as Veteran Supporter for the Month (VSM) of December.  Read More
Wreaths Ensure The Circle Will Remain Unbroken 
By: Chuck N. Baker

From the Revolutionary War to present day conflicts, American veterans have been and continue to be devoted sons and daughters, fathers and mothers, sisters and brothers. They come from all backgrounds in life, placing their lives on the line for our freedoms. Read More
Veterans Day 2021 
Several Veterans Day celebrations took place this year across Nevada. NDVS played a role this year in participating, supporting, hosting, or publicizing many of these events. Read More
Service Commission Introducing Youth Award 
By: Chuck N. Baker

(Nevada) — When writing about awards, journalists often preface the word with “prestigious,” as in “the prestigious award was presented to …” On the other hand, some journalists just let the word “award” hang all by itself. Just receiving an award is prestigious in itself, they conclude. Read More
Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Receives Service Ribbons Decades After Retirement 
Congratulations to Robert Mudge. The Chief Petty Officer with the U.S. Coast Guard retired on June 30, 1977, with more than 20 years of active military service. Little did he realize that decades later, he would become the recipient of three additional honors: the Coast Guard’s Sea Service Ribbon, Restricted Duty Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon. Read More
Health and Wellness
Veterans in Care Ceremony at the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home 
On Veterans Day, November 11th, NDVS was able to honor all 96 residents of the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home at the Veterans in Care Ceremony, a program that was halted due to COVID-19. Read More
Help Is Continuously Available To 
Halt Veteran Suicides 
By: Chuck Baker

(Nevada) — Years ago acclaimed author F. Scott Fitzgerald stated that he felt there were no second acts in American life.
Las Vegas Raiders Salute to Service at the Southern Nevada State Veterans Home 
As part of their Salute to Service the Las Vegas Raiders stopped by the Southern Nevada State Veterans Home on November 20th. Read More
Caregiver Recognition: Nine Employees
Recognized at State Veterans Homes 
On Thursday, November 18th, the Nevada Caregivers Coalition hosted the 2021 Caregiver Recognition Virtual Event where many caregivers were recognized for their compassionate work across the state. Read More
Programs & Services
They’re Not Devils or Pups, But What’s In a Name?  
By: Chuck N. Baker 

(Henderson) — There are many youth organizations that perform great services for the boys and girls of Nevada. The Boy Scouts, the YMCA and the Boys and Girls Clubs come to mind. 
Donations Needed for the Scatter Gardens  
As the year ends, NDVS is looking for donations to help us design and install scatter Gardens at both the Northern and Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemeteries. Read More
Meet the Newest Member of the NDVS Team! 
Rebecca Flemming is our new Housing and Justice Reintegration Program Manager. She is focused on supporting incarcerated
veterans, as well as those who have had a brush with the law and are now dealing with Nevada’s justice system. Read More
K-9 Corps Completes Fourth Session  
The K-9 Corps, a peer support program offered by NDVS and Truckee Meadows Dog Training Club, just completed its fourth session! Read More
News You Can Use
A Day of Infamy – the Attack on Pearl Harbor  
On December 8th, as President Roosevelt addressed congress, he said that December 7th, 1941, would be a, “date which will live in infamy”. And it would be so as a reluctant U.S. joined in on the fray of World War Two determined to end the war that had come it’s doorstep. 
Recognizing Our Cold War Veterans 
The Cold War lasted nearly five decades during which generations of our Veterans served and stood ready in this time of restless peace. Beginning in 1949, the United States expanded its policy to being prepared to act militarily to prevent the spread of communism to the free world. Read More.
Employment/Education 
NDVS Job Postings
Looking for a new job? Check out our job postings on the NDVS website Click Here.  
On-the-Job Apprenticeship Programs
Have you thought about a job that pays you while you learn? There are two ways to gain valuable skills while earning a wage either through On-the-Job Training or through Apprenticeship Training. Click Here to learn more!  
Always Remember
December 2021 

December 1 – Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary) Birthday (1941) 
December 4 – Somalia (U.S. troops Dec 4, 1992 to Mar 26, 1994)  
December 7 – National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (1941)  
December 10 – AMVETS (American Veterans) Birthday (1944) 
December 13 – National Guard Birthday & Army National Guard Birthday (1636)  
December 14 – Bosnia and Herzegovina war ends (1995) 
December 18 – National Wreaths Across America (2007) -  
December 20 – United States Space Force Birthday (2019) 
December 20 – Panama - Operation Just Cause (Dec 20, 1989 – Jan 31, 1990)  
December 26 – End of Cold War (1991)