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By Terri Hendry  
 
(Reno, NV) – The Office of Governor Brian Sandoval and the Nevada Department of Veterans Services are pleased to announce highly decorated U.S. Navy veteran Robert Snider has received the “Veteran of the Month” award and recognition for May 2017.  
 
Snider’s volunteer work directly supports veterans. He serves on leadership roles in the Fleet Reserve organization as well as participates in several events for the chapter. Additionally, he is a member of the American Legion participating in youth programs and teaching flag etiquette. He has assisted with fund-raising efforts with the Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza, a memorial in Sparks, Nevada to honor all of Nevada’s soldiers killed in the line of duty. He has participated in VA Homeless stand-downs giving needed items to homeless veterans. Snider has served as Chairman for the VFW “Department of Nevada Buddy Poppy” program and has received VFW national recognition for his dedication and outstanding work. He is an active member of several service organizations including; Association of the United State Army Associate member, Navy League, Fleet Reserve Association, American Legion Post 30 and Disabled American Veterans. As a VFW Gold Legacy life member, and through his volunteer work with the VFW, Snider has served as an aide-de-camp for several Department Commanders, Assistant Member Chair and several other National Committees.  
 
Snider has also provided direct support to the military by participating in several National Guard events, attending Welcome Home ceremonies, as well as deployment and family ceremonies for units. Snider has also provided volunteer support to the community by serving as a VA Hospital volunteer, visiting local nursing homes, conducting lectures on suicide prevention, participating in clothing and veterans’ food drives, as well as supporting Washoe County JROTC programs and events.  
 
Snider served a very distinguished career in the United States Navy. During his 30 years of service, he received two Navy Commendation Medals, the Navy Achievement Medal with Combat “V,” Meritorious Unit Commendation, Seventh Good Conduct Award, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Bronze Star as well as a Humanitarian Service Medal.