Governor Sandoval Recognizes Celia Ward as
Veteran of the Month.
Governor Brian Sandoval recognized Celia Ranson as Nevada’s July 2014 Veteran of the Month along with friends, family and veteran community leaders during a presentation at the State Capitol Thursday, July 17.
“I have always had a profound respect for veterans and those who continue to serve veterans in our state,” said Governor Sandoval. “For me, what Celia has given to our country and continues to give to our communities, I thank you on behalf of everyone in Nevada.” Read More.
NDVS Continues License Plate Involvement
The "Pick Your Plate" advertising campaign was launched in June to raise awareness and encourage more veterans to switch over to a veteran license plate for their vehicles. The DMV has twenty-one various of plates for veterans and family members which can be viewed on the DMV veteran license plate page. The campaign was launched to increase participation in the veterans plates which a portion of the purchase funds the Veteran Gift Account. The gift account is used by the NDVS to fund veteran outreach efforts and programs throughout the state which benefit veterans and family members. The ad campaign was seen in print and digital versions inElko, Reno, Las Vegas, Carson City and some rural communities. "With nearly 300,000 veterans in the state, there are currently only 10% which are currently using Nevada veteran plates," says Kat Miller, Director of NDVS. "That leaves room for a lot of veterans to take part as these plates can be put on anything a veteran drives or pulls and as these plates help our veteran outreach efforts, its a great way to assist other veterans simply by switching over." Veterans can view the plate options on the DMV site, but will have to visit a nearby office in order to switch over.
Free Legal Consultations Offered in Southern Nevada
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada will is offering dates for free consultations to veterans through their Veterans Ask-A-Lawyer Program. The Center's staff attorneys and pro bono attorneys will provide FREE 15-minute consultations to veterans in all areas of law.
Consultations dates are available by clicking here.
President signs Executive Order to increase student loans
Yesterday, President Obama signed an Executive Order that will automatically apply a 6% interest rate cap to eligible federal student loan borrowers under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act without the need for additional paperwork.
In October 2012, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published The Next Front, a report that identified troubling trends regarding student loan borrowers having trouble accessing their SCRA rights. We shared the consumer complaints featured in the report with the Department of Justice, which led to the recent settlement against Sallie Mae, the nation’s largest student loan servicer. The settlement required Sallie Mae to proactively determine which of its borrowers were eligible for the 6% interest rate reduction, and apply the rate cap without the need for borrowers to submit a request or military orders. Read More.
Women Veterans Wellness event returns to Reno
The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) announces the Women Veterans Event for Reno and Sparks, to be held June 14 at Renown Regional Medical Center. The event is designed to educate women of different generations about wellness, education and employment and will offer information through a variety of classes. Register.
Memorial Day Events Held Throughout Nevada
Governor Brian Sandoval attended the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery Services in Boulder City where hundreds gathered to remember those who served to protect the freedoms of all Americans. Director of Nevada Department of Veterans Services hosted the ceremonies at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery where Nevadans gathered there to also pay tribute to the service men and women. Each of the ceremonies are conducted each year with assistance from veterans organizations from around the state. To see images from the ceremonies, click here.
Northern Nevada Veterans Home "room test" Scheduled
The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) will test the first room design for the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home (NNSVH) project on May 8, 2014. The room test will be conducted at the Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City beginning at 9am with an actual room setup where the public and residents will be able to test room features for the proposed NNSVH. More.
Governor Sandoval Proclaims 2014
as the Year of the Veteran
In a proclamation by Governor Sandoval, the state will recognize 2014 as the year of the Veteran. “The Governor has stated clearly it is our goal to make Nevada the most veteran friendly state in the country,” says Kat Miller, Director NDVS. “That is evident in his support and of veterans issues and advancing efforts to create more accessibility state wide for veterans and their families.” You can read the proclamation here, or see view a copy on the Governor’s website.
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 approximately 330,000 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 Department 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 Department of Veterans Services we care about providing Nevada veterans and their families with services and benefits for a better life.
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