Governor Recognizes Veteran Carmen Rank and Scottish American Military Society Honor Guard Post 1864

Carson City, NV) – Carmen Rank is known for her work in connecting all Nevada National Guard and reserve members to resources as well as benefits earned through military service. She is also known for doing so much more to help military members, veterans and their families, which is why she received the Governor’s Veteran of the Month honor and award.

She received the recognition at a ceremony held November 17th inside the Old Assembly Chambers in Carson City. The ceremony also honored the Scottish American Military Society Honor Guard, Post 1864, naming the color guard Veteran Supporter of the Month.

The awards recognize Nevada’s men, women or organizations that have gone above and beyond in volunteer work supporting military members, veterans and their families. The award puts a spotlight on the work and service veterans and others do for those who have served our country.

Rank began her military career by initially serving two years in the Nevada Army National Guard before becoming Active Guard Reserve (Active Duty Army). She retired in 2006 as an E7- Sergeant First Class, after 21 years of service. Today she serves as the Nevada Transition Assistance Advisor fulfilling a wide range of needs for all reserve components in Nevada.

She is also involved in a long list and wide range of volunteer work that includes numerous veteran organizations and family programs, the American Legion, the Veterans Guest House, suicide prevention programs and more. She organizes and promotes the military retiree breakfast in Carson City. She is also the driving force behind a newsletter that keeps around 145 retirees from all branches of service informed. Today, she serves as a federal contractor to the Skyline Transition Assistance Advisor Program,

The Scottish American Military Society Honor Guard, Post 1864 is well known in the veterans’ community. Members have donated countless hours supporting the Veterans-in-Care program and Wreaths Across America each December.

The 10-man color guard is among those who place wreaths on every grave at the Northern Nevada State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley, Nevada. Last year, there were more than 5,000 wreaths placed on each grave site.

The color guard has supported more than 78 different veteran events this year alone, including ceremonies, celebrations, wakes and funerals.