Governor Presents Walter Willson as Veteran of the Month
October's Veteran of the Month receipient Walter Wayne Willson of Carson City was recognized in a presentation on Monday in Carson City as Nevada's Veteran of the Month. Family and friends attended the ceremony where Mr. Willson's long history of service was shared as another example of how veterans continue to serve their community and nation. Right: Governor Sandoval and Mr. Willson share a moment prior to the presentation. Read More.
Legislative Summit Announced for January 2013
In May 2012, the NOVS held a Legislative Summit inviting veteran groups and leaders from around the state to discuss veteran issues and prepare for the upcoming 2013 legislative session. Research and bill planning have been in the works since May. Once again, the NOVS invites veteran groups to send representatives to the final Legislative Summit meeting in Tonopah on January 12. This will be the opportunity for the veteran community to learn and organize plans to support legislation concerning veteran issues. Read More. Left: Executive Director Caleb Cage discuss a topic at May Summit 2012.
NOVS Las Vegas Office has completed its move
The move to the new VA Hospital is complete and voicemail is working. The old office phone number has been disconnected and currently does not give notice of the new number. The new number is; 702-224-6025 or 702-791-9000 ext. 46025. Thank you for your patience. Click Here for address and directions.
Governor Announces Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery Receives Grant to Expand.
Governor Brian Sandoval today announced that the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery has received a grant for $5,036,089 million from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to develop approximately 7.5 acres at the cemetery. Construction will include over 6,000 replacement crypts and 4,000 columbarium niches. Read More.
Governor Sandoval celebrates 10th Anniversary of Nevada State Veterans Home
To a crowd of residents, staffers and visitors, Governor Brian Sandavol paid tribute to the NSVH for 10 years of "caring for America's Heroes" in his comments during a reception at the state home. To view the governors main comments and pictures from the reception, click here.
Veterans Mobile Outreach
The Veterans Outreach program continues its travels and new dates are updated frequently. Click here to check times and locations. See Schedule.
Sandoval Signs Executive Order Creating Interagency Council On Veterans Affairs
Tuesday July 3, 2012 - Governor Brian Sandoval today signed Executive Order 2012-15, establishing the Governor’s Interagency Council on Veterans Affairs.
“Over the last decade, our country has been engaged in military conflicts around the globe and veterans returning to our state from these conflicts face significant hardships while transitioning back into civilian life,” Governor Brian Sandoval said. “It is incumbent upon us as a society to provide the best level of service we can to our veterans and increased formalization of the State’s approach to coordination between existing efforts is necessary and important.” Read More.
Nevada Office of Veterans Services - Serving Those Who Have Served Us
For over 65 years we have been dedicated to helping Nevada veterans get the services, benefits and quality of life they deserve. With over 339,000 veterans living in our state, they rely on us to not only understand their lives, but to help them get a better quality of life. We do everything we can to show our American Heroes the same amount of respect, empathy, gratitude and service that they have shown us.
At the Nevada Office of Veteran Services we focus on being advocates for veteran benefits. Throughout the State of Nevada, we offer a variety of services and benefits. Our Nevada State Veterans Home is located in Boulder City, Nevada and provides a home with specialized care, compassion and assistance. We also offer burial services with military honors at our memorial cemeteries located in both Northern and Southern Nevada. At the Nevada Office of Veterans Services we care about providing Nevada veterans and their families with services and benefits for a better life.
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