Veterans Voice
November 2021
Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) Newsletter
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Director's Message * Honoring Heroes * Health & Wellness * Programs & Services * News * Always Remember
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Monthly Director's Message, Kat Miller
Dear Veterans and Veteran Advocates, 

This month, we celebrate Veterans Day! Most Veterans know that the root of this important national observation can be traced to the end of WWI. It was officially “reflagged” as “Veterans Day” by President Eisenhower in 1954 so that we could pay homage to every veteran in acknowledgement of their contributions to our Nation. 
Honoring Our Heroes
Tim Casey Named Veteran of the Month & Russ Childers
 Named Veteran Supporter of the Month
We congratulate Tim Casey for being named Veteran of the Month (VOM) and Russ Childers being recognized as Veteran Supporter for the Month (VSM) of November.  Read More
NDVS is hosting the 2021 State of Nevada
Veterans Day Celebration Ceremony in Las Vegas
(Las Vegas, Nev.) – The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) will host the in-person 2021 Veterans Day Celebration Ceremony in Las Vegas, on the grounds of the Grant Sawyer Building where Governor Steve Sisolak will serve as the keynote speaker this year. Read More
Health and Wellness
New Crombie Academy Offers Free
Certified Nursing Assistant Training
(Boulder City, Nev.) The first cadre of certified nursing assistant trainees began class at the new PFC Nick Crombie Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Academy (Crombie Academy) on November 1st. Read More
Northern Nevada State Veterans Home Receives  
Highest CMS 5-Star Quality Rating 
The Northern Nevada State Veterans Home (NNSVH) recently received a 5-Star quality rating, the highest possible, from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). According to CMS, only the top 10 percent of skilled care nursing facilities in each state receive a 5-Star quality rating.  Read More
Nevada Department of Veterans Services Receives Grant Award To Support Adaptive Sports Programs
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) approved a grant request by the Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) for $31,495 to support adaptive sports programs in the Cities of Reno and Las Vegas. Read More
What Does It Mean to Return Home?  
When people think of Veterans returning home from service, most believe that they will have a successful transition where they leave service, and through self-drive and dedication, they come out on the other side fully transitioned into the workforce, entrepreneurship, or academia. Read More
Rose Garden Dedication Ceremony Held at Northern Nevada State Veterans Home
Thank you to the Circle of Life Community Hospice! Because of their generosity, residents of the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home have a beautiful Rose Garden to enjoy. Read More
Programs & Services
 Southern Nevada Veterans Take Part in Honor Flight  
By Chuck N. Baker

America’s military veterans were flown on a no-cost (to them) sojourn to Washington, D.C. to view the monuments that commemorate the military history of the United States.
SNVMC VA Grant
Boulder City’s Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery (SNVMC) has been offered a “grant opportunity” by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for up to $5,780,000 to expand the cemetery by seven acres.
Benefits Updates For Post 9/11 Veterans 
For many years, Post 9/11 veterans who served in Iraq/Afghanistan and at bases in the region supporting operations there, raised concerns about the potential for exposure to toxic materials from the burn pits located on their bases. Read More
News You Can Use
Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Life  
Will Get Support Through New NVTAP State Program
(Reno, Nevada) – The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) is announcing the launch of the Nevada Transition Assistance Program or NVTAP. Read More
The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) is pleased to announce the launch of its new online Veterans Benefits Registry
Click HERE to read more.
A Community Mourn For Coalition Leader
Brett Palmer not only touched the military family with his leadership and vision for the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, but he also was remembered for his years as a law enforcement officer who protected his community and county.
Click HERE to 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
November 2021 
National Veterans & Military Family Month  
November 1-5 – National Veterans Small Business Week; Week before Veterans Day 
November 8 – Military Order of the Purple Heart Birthday (1932) 
November 10 – Marine Corps and Marine Corps League Birthday (1775) 
November 11 – Armistice/Remembrance Day (1918) 
November 11 – Veterans Day