NDVS Newsletter - September 2022

Veterans Voice

September 2022

Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) Newsletter

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The Nevada Veterans Benefits Registry

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Mark Your Calendar

Events Calendar - Details & Registration

Send us your upcoming events at pio.ndvs@veterans.nv.gov to post to our calendar

Message from Director Fred Wagar

Dear Veteran Advocates and Supporters,

In the weeks ahead, there are several events planned and a lot of opportunities for you to get involved.

On September 9^th, NDVS will be hosting the Veteran of the Month/Veteran Supporter of the Month (VOM/VSM) ceremony. In addition to honoring the VOM/VSM recipients, the ceremony will also feature our very first Serving Veterans Youth Award recipient as well! Read More

Honoring Our Heroes

September Recipients Announced for Veteran of the Month, Veteran Supporter of the Month, and Serving Veterans Youth Awards

NDVS is pleased to announce Mr. William “Bill” Baumann has been selected as Veteran of the Month for September 2022, Peer Support Network Inc., has been named Veteran Supporter of the Month and Ms. Dana Surwill will serve as the first recipient of the new Serving Veterans Youth Award for September 2022.

Captain Johnson Marks a Century with a Party of the Century!

(Reno, Nevada) Several generations of family, from as far away as Colorado, were joined by members of the Vietnam Veterans of America – Sierra Nevada Chapter 989 (VVA 989), The Comstock Lode Quilters and their Quilts of Valor, and Honor Flight Nevada who all helped celebrate the 100th Birthday of Captain James (Jim) Johnson at the Five Star Premier Residences of Reno. Read More

Help Inspire the Next Generation

Often when we think of volunteers supporting Veterans we rarely think of young people. When we think of the volunteers who go out of their way to support Nevada’s Veterans, we often think of people who are older and have gotten to a point in their lives where they can be active in their communities.

Stand with Gold Star Families

(Sparks, Nevada) We hope you will be able to join us for a Gold Star Family Luminary Event, set for Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home (NNSVH). Read More

Oakmont of the Lakes Veterans in Las Vegas Honored

NDVS honored 25 veterans in a Veterans in Care (VIC) ceremony on Wednesday, August 24th at Oakmont of the Lakes, Assisted Living and Memory Care. The VIC program recognizes and honors veterans living in community-based care facilities across Nevada for their past and continued service to our country.

Remembering Peggy Randle and Michael “Mike” Mader

Our NDVS family is mourning the loss of two veterans we consider one of our own, Peggy Randle and Mike Mader. Read More

Health and Wellness

This Month Marks First NVNG Suicide Prevention Forum

The NDVS Suicide Prevention Program Manager and the Nevada National Guard Resilience, Risk Reduction, and Suicide Prevention Team have planned the first Nevada National Guard (NVNG) Suicide Prevention Forum that will take place on World Suicide Prevention Day, Saturday, September 10th in Las Vegas. R e ad More

Be Part of the Suicide Prevention Solution – What You Need to Do NOW

As we get ready to recognize Suicide Prevention Month in September and mark Suicide Prevention Day in Nevada on September 10, 2022, there are things you can do right now to play a role in helping veterans in crisis. Read More

Schedule Your Free Dental Appointment NOW

As we head into the fall, there are number of opportunities for veterans to receive free or reduced priced dental care through a few organizations in Nevada.

SNSVH Celebrates 20th Anniversary

(Boulder City, Nevada) – Congratulation to the Southern Nevada State Veterans Home (SNSVH)! Read More

Hugs, Warmth, Recognition Provided by Comstock Lode Quilters

Members of the Comstock Lode Quilters have done it again! The Virginia City-based quilting group spread warmth and cheer at the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home during a Quilts of Valor ceremony held last month. Read More

Programs & Services

Become a Nevada Veterans Advocate!

NDVS will host a FREE workshop in Las Vegas on October 8th and 9th, that will set you on the path to become a Nevada Veterans Advocate (NV Advocate)! Read More

The PACT Act Has Passed But Now What?

The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act is a new law that was recently passed by Congress. This act is meant to help create support for our Post 9/11 Veterans and the types of medical conditions that arose from the use of Burn Pits in the conflicts they and our Gulf War and Vietnam War veterans used while deployed. Read More

News You Can Use

DMV Changes You Need to Know

If you have an upcoming visit to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), take note. On August 15, 2022, the DMV ended most walk-in services at its six major metro offices and switched to an appointment-only business model. Read More

Nellis/Creech AFB Adopt-A-Family Program

The kick-off of the 2022 Nellis/Creech Air Force Base Adopt-A-Family program is underway. Organizers say last year the generous donations benefited more than 383 Air Force family members! This year, they are hoping to eclipse that previous success!

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

September 2022

September 1 & 2 – World War II (September 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945)

September – Operation New Dawn (OND) (September 1, 2010 – Dec 15, 2011)

September 2 – VJ (Victory over Japan) Day (1945)

September 11 – 9/11 Patriot Day/Remembrance Day (2001)

September 17 – National POW/MIA Recognition Day

September 18 – U.S. Air Force & Air National Guard Birthday (1947)

September 21 – Non-Commissioned Officer Association Birthday (1960)

September 25 – Disabled American Veterans Birthday (1920)

September 26 – Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day (1936)

September 29 – National Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Day (1899)

September 29 – Lady Vets of Northern Nevada Birthday (2010)

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