VA Medical Center - Bridge closure by NDOT on I-215 at Pecos Rd

Pecos Road/CC-215 bridge closure scheduled for July 1
VASNHS staff and Veterans will begin seeing major traffic changes around the VA Medical Center between North 5^th Street and Lamb Boulevard.
The first impact will be felt on July 1 as the current bridge in front of the VA Medical Center at 215 and Pecos Road closes for approximately four months for demolition and construction of a new bridge.

exit at Pecos Road, but will need to use S. Lamb Blvd. or Losee Rd. to travel westbound on the 215 from the facility.
Individuals traveling to the facility westbound on the 215 from I-15 will not be able to exit at Pecos. They will need to exit at S. Lamb Blvd. or Losee Road. Pecos Road will be open to eastbound traffic toward I-15 on the 215 from the facility during this phase of construction.
Those travelling to the VA Medical Center on I-15 North from Las Vegas are advised to exit at Lamb Blvd and take E. Centennial Pkwy to Pecos Road.
Engineering, Public Affairs and leadership will all work to keep staff and Veterans updated as construction progresses.

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Commander, Department of Nevada

Military Order of the Purple Heart

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Help Us Spread the Word: Free Half-Day Seminar on Military Sexual Trauma

Dear State Commander or Veteran Advocate, 

NDVS, in partnership with the VA, will host a free, half-day seminar on Military Sexual Trauma (MST). The event will take place on Saturday, June 23 from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM in the first floor auditorium of the VA Southern Nevada Health Care System building in North Las Vegas.

This informational seminar will be available to ALL, including survivors of Military Sexual Trauma as well as those who want to provide support to survivors.

The event is aimed at providing a greater understanding of MST as well as the resources and support available.  The seminar will be led by MST experts Dr. Nicole Anders, Psy.D of Las Vegas and Dr. Brian Potts, Clinical Psychologist of Nellis Air Force Base.

To register and save your seat go to: http://bit.ly/2I9pkma

or call 702-486-5627.

Attached is a flyer that includes both the registration and contact information. Please help us spread the word about this upcoming event! 

Respectfully,

Terri Hendry

Terri Hendry, Communications Director Nevada Department of Veterans Services work: (775)825-9755 cell: (775)771-2800 hendryt@veterans.nv.gov "Serving Nevada's Heroes"

MOPH and Mount Vernon Celebrates Purple Heart Day, Friday and Saturday, 10 and 11 August 18

 

Subject: MOPH and Mount Vernon Celebrates Purple Heart Day, Friday and Saturday, 10 and 11 August 18
Date: Tue, 15 May 2018 06:47:33 -0400

Fellow Patriots, here is the latest information regarding the two days of events at Mount Vernon this year to celebrate National Purple Heart Day. 

Region Commanders, please share this information with your Department's Leadership who I hope will share this email with their respective Chapters. 

For everyone, please be sure to go online to register for your Free Tickets to the Wreath Laying and Mansion Tour on Friday, 10 Aug and the full ceremony on the East Lawn of Mount Vernon the morning of Saturday, 11 Aug.  All tickets are Free.  Saturday's ticket also allows access to all of Mount Vernon Estates. 

The Mansion Tour on Friday, 10 August is limited to the number of participants so if you have not gone on a tour of Gen. Washington's house and wish to do so you need to RSVP as it's "first come, first served".  If you have been on the tour last year, but still wish to participate in the wreath laying do get your tickets anyway, just let me know that you do not plan to do the Mansion Tour. 

Hopefully the Mount Vernon Inn will be open after we're done so everyone can have a nice evening of adult beverages after the Friday events. 

To attend the Reception please RSVP directly to me.  All I need is a name and number in your party. 

​This year we have support from the Hampton Inn and Suites, Alexandria, VA with discounted hotel rooms for Friday and Saturday nights.  Information regarding how to make your own reservations is included in the attached information paper.  ​

Be sure to get your tickets as you must have them to enter the Mount Vernon grounds on either days. 

And, please share this with everyone in your respective Chapters as we're planning to have a huge turnout of Purple Heart recipients and guests this year!!!

Yours in Patriotism,

Gordon

Junior Vice Commander, Dept of VA

Past Chpt 353 Commander

Gordon Sumner, PhD
Home/Office:  703-455-4527

Cell:  703-595-8800
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View message in browser. Mount Vernon Celebrates Purple Heart Day You are cordially invited to celebrate National Purple Heart Day at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. It is our honor to have you join us as we, in partnership with the Military Order of the Purple Heart, commemorate the oldest military decoration in the United States at the beloved home of its founder. Here is information you might find helpful in planning your visit. Please note that Mount Vernon will commemorate Purple Heart Day 2018 on Friday, August 10, 2018, and Saturday, August 11, 2018. See you soon, Joan Flintoft Director of Events & Protocol Free Admission Tickets for Purple Heart Recipients We are pleased to offer free tickets to Purple Heart recipients and their families on Saturday, August 11, 2018. Free tickets are available until 5 p.m. on Monday, July 31. GET YOUR FREE TICKETS Saturday, August 11 Hours & Admission Mount Vernon will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2018. Your ticket will include access to the historic area, an optional tour of the Mansion, George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill, and the Donald W. Reynolds Museum & Education Center. We recommend that you plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your Mansion tour time. You will be prompted to choose your Mansion tour time when you reserve your ticket. Purple Heart Day Ceremony Join the audience for Mount Vernon’s official National Purple Heart Day Ceremony on the East Lawn at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 11, 2018, featuring remarks by General Washington. Purple Heart Day Reception · Mount Vernon is pleased to invite Purple Heart recipients and their families to a reception at the Mount Vernon Inn restaurant at 1 p.m. · All guests must RSVP in order to attend, and attendance is on a first come, first served basis until the event reaches capacity. · To RSVP, please contact Gordon Sumner, Chapter 353, Military Order of the Purple Heart, at gordon.sumner53@gmail.com no later than July 31, 2018. Friday, August 10 Private Evening Tour · On Friday, August 10, 2018, Purple Heart recipients and their families can enjoy a special Private Evening Tour of the Mansion and Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Purple Heart Memorial, on the 20th anniversary of its dedication, at 6 p.m. · The Mansion tour includes the first, second and third floors of George Washington’s beloved home. The guided tour of the Mansion will take approximately one hour. Please note the first floor of the Mansion is accessible by most wheelchairs. The second and third floors are accessed by stairs. · While a shuttle will be provided, please dress for the weather and be prepared for uneven walkways. · All guests must RSVP in order to attend, and attendance is on a first come, first served basis until the event reaches capacity. RSVP FOR EVENING TOUR Things to Know Before Your Visit Please be aware of the following: · Mount Vernon Celebrates Purple Heart Day will involve outdoor walking, so please dress accordingly. Please be prepared for varying temperatures and uneven walkways. · The Ford Orientation Center, Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center and Mount Vernon Inn complex are wheelchair accessible. Although the 18th-century pathways in the historic area can be uneven, there is an accessible path linking the Mansion, Ford Orientation Center, and the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center. More about accessibility at Mount Vernon may be found here. · Food is available for purchase at our Food Court Pavilion or Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant. Reservations are recommended at the Mount Vernon Inn. · Smoking is not permitted. · Outside food and beverage are not permitted. · Guests are welcome to leave the estate during the event and re-enter the estate by presenting a valid ticket. Bag Inspection & Prohibited Items For your safety, bags/containers larger than 16x16x8” are prohibited, and all bags are subject to inspection. Prohibited items include: · Weapons/firearms not in compliance with Virginia law. · Knives/blades longer than 3.5 inches. · Flammable liquids, gases and aerosols. · Fireworks and related materials. · Other items deemed dangerous or suspicious. · Food and beverages, except water. Click here for more information about prohibited items. Questions? Please feel free to e-mail Events@MountVernon.org. 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Here's the RSVP link for the Grand Opening too.

Richard,

Thanks for stopping by this morning; I wanted to loop us all on an email chain, just in case you had any further questions for us. We appreciate you helping spread the word.

Here's the RSVP link for the Grand Opening too.

Thanks!

Ms. Jess Holland

Director of Business Development

American Dream U
T: 702-233-2366 C: 702-578-2262

Please take a minute to watch this video explaining our program:

ADU Helping Our Military Transition

U.S.S. Corvina Model Will Soon Have a Permanent Place of Remembrance

(Carson City, NV) – The WWII submarine, The U.S.S. Corvina, will soon have a permanent home where the service and sacrifice of its crew members will be forever honored and remembered. That new home will be in the lobby of the State of Nevada Library, located in the Capitol Complex in Carson City. 
A new clear, plexiglass display case is being specially designed and built to protect, house, and display a 10-foot model replica of the fated submarine. The new case will also display memorabilia from the Corvina and its crew members. 
At one time, the Corvina model was displayed at the Reno's Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System). After a remodeling project at the Veterans Administration facility, the model was moved for safe keeping and has since been sitting in a private garage. Aside from its appearances in parades or other public venues, the model has been out of daily sight from the public. In the months ahead, that will change. 
With support from the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, a unique partnership has formed between Nevada's U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc., Corvina Base, the Nevada Department of Administration and State Public Works. Since the beginning of this year, work has been underway to find the replica a new home. Mary Woods, with the Nevada Department of Administration said, "The plan for the display is perfect! The back door of the lobby of the State Library leads right out to the Veteran’s Wall, which is right behind the Capitol Building." 
For now, there are tentative plans for a formal dedication ceremony on August 6, 2018, with additional details to be determined. The date was selected because is it the submarine's 75th Commission Anniversary. 
The Corvina was assigned to Nevada and is one of 52 American submarines lost at sea. For more about the Nevada veterans group, visit the Corvina website: http://usscorvinabase.org/)
For more on the Corvina history and its fallen, visit here:
https://www.oneternalpatrol.com/uss-corvina-226.htm

A Closer Look at Memorial Day

By Terri Hendry
Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May. The day is set aside each year to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. It became an annual day of remembrance in 1871; a few years after the Civil War ended. Known as the "War Between the States," it ended in 1865 with a tremendous loss of life, among the bloodiest conflicts in U.S. history. 
By the late 1860's, Americans began holding tributes to the fallen soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers. Although historians have a tough time determining exactly when this tradition occurred,the federal government in 1966 declared Waterloo, New York the "official" birthplace of Memorial Day. That city was chosen because it hosted an annual, community-wide event, one in which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags. This is why, initially, the day become known as Decoration Day. 
After World War I, Decoration Day evolved into a day to commemorate the deaths of all American military members who died in all wars. In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, establishing Memorial Day as the last Monday in May. 
Memorial Day is a solemn observance in stark contrast to its significance to some as the unofficial start of summer. When lawmakers set aside the last Monday of May for a day of national remembrance, they also declared that Monday a federal holiday, giving federal employees a three-day holiday weekend. 
The annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City will be held on Monday, May 28, 2018 beginning at 1:00 p.m. The Flag-In event to place flags on each gravesite will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Please arrive before 7:00 a.m. 
In northern Nevada, the Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley on Monday, May 28, 2018 beginning at 11:00 a.m. The Flag-In event will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m. 
Memorial Day is observed in many ways. Some visit a cemetery or memorial or participate in parades, while others host gatherings of family and friends. If you're wondering what events or gatherings are happening in your community, we've asked around the entire State for activities and events this Memorial Day.
Check here to see what's happening near you: http://veterans.nv.gov/news/199290/mark-your-calendar-may-2018

Message from the Director

Greetings and Welcome to May!

Memorial Day will be here before you know it. Thank you for sharing your activities and events! With your help, we have been able to assemble a very full calendar for this month. Click here if you wish to review it: http://veterans.nv.gov/news/199290/mark-your-calendar-may-2018

We're getting a lot of interest early on about Memorial Day events. In Fernley, the ceremony starts on Monday, May 28 at 11:00 a.m. In southern Nevada, I will be attending the ceremony in Boulder City, also scheduled on Monday, May 28 at 1:00 p.m.

Don't forget the "Flag-In" events at both cemeteries! This ensures an American flag is placed on each gravesite. This year, the "Flag-In" events will be held on Saturday, May 26. For more detail, including the times and locations to meet inside the cemeteries, click here: http://veterans.nv.gov/news/199291/a-closer-look-at-memorial-day

I also want to thank everyone in southern Nevada who turned out for our free, two-day Nevada Veterans Advocate (NVA) workshop in Henderson! There was record-breaking attendance and interest; we're already planning the next free event. It will be in held in October in Elko. We will share times, dates, location as soon as this information is available.

As an NVA, you are a specially trained volunteer who can be of tremendous help to veterans or military members. The training allows you to assist in connecting these individuals to earned benefits, resources or programs. If you cannot attend the next free training, you are always welcome to become an NVA by taking our online course! Visit here to learn more: http://www.veterans.nv.gov/page/veterans-advocacy

Speaking of advocates, the United Veterans Legislative Council is ramping up to take the concerns and issues identified in our recent Veterans Legislative Symposia in Reno and Las Vegas to Nevada lawmakers. The Nevada Department of Veterans Services will have a report on the Symposia that we will post to our website soon.

Finally, we received very positive news recently from the federal government regarding construction funding for our new Northern Nevada State Veterans Home! We learned we will receive more than $33 million dollars in a new VA construction grant this year! Click the link below to find out why a federal rule change, championed by Senator Dean Heller and supported by our Congressional delegation, made all the difference in the world! http://www.kolotv.com/content/news/Northern-Nevada-Veterans-Home-480072693.html
The new veterans' home is being built in Sparks, Nevada. Its completion remains on schedule, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for December 2018!  It's my belief this project would have never happened without the leadership of Governor Sandoval, all our elected leaders and you!

Respectfully,
Kat Miller