2021 Press Releases

January Press Release 2021

1.21.21 Nevada Women Veterans Virtual Conference March 3, 2021

1.11.20 Free 2021 Nevada Veterans Legislative Virtual Summit Tuesday, January 19 Hosted by NDVS and UVLC

1.4.21 Al Camp of Carson City Recognized as Veteran of the Month and the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 730 Service Office in Henderson as Veteran Supporter of the Month for January

February Press Release 2021

2.18.21 NDVS Announces the Launch of the Heroes for Heroes Program

2.1.21 Robert Edwards of Reno Recognized as Veteran of the Month and Jon Yuspa as Veteran Supporter of the Month

March Press Release 2021

3.16.21 Nevada State Lawmakers to Recognize 2021 Veterans and Military Day at the Legislature 

3.4.21 Willette Gerald Named Veteran of the Month and the Raiders Foundation Named Veteran Supporter of the Month for March 2021 

3.2.21 2021 Virtual Woman Veterans Conference Focuses on Courage, Resiliency and Strength Through Adversity 

April Press Release 2021

4.23.21 Southwest Gas Foundation and Nevada Military Support Alliance Provide Donation to Support Quality of Life/Cognitive Care at Northern Nevada State Veterans Home

4.16.21 Chase Rauchle PTSD NOW! Donation to Provide Needed and Additional Mental Health Support Directly to Nevada National Guard

4.5.21 NDVS Director Katherine “Kat” Miller Appointed to Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans’ Rural Health Advisory Committee

4.2.21 Ray Scow Named Veteran of the Month and Barbara Dreyer Named Veteran Supporter of the Month 

May Press Release 2021

5.28.21 Memorial Day Events to be Held In-Person While Following COVID-19 Protocols

5.28.21 Participation Encouraged for “Memorial Day Cruise” at Northern Nevada State Veterans Home

5.21.21 Donation Provides Gardening Opportunities for Residents of the Northern Nevada State Veterans

5.10.21 James Ebert Named Veteran of the Month and David Wolosin Named Veteran Supporter of the Month

5.7.21 Two Clark County Schools Receive First Purple Star School Award Honoring Schools Committed to Addressing Needs of Military-Connected Students

June Press Release 2021

6.29.21 Gold Star Families Organizations Announce Major September Event During Week Northern Nevada Memorial Marks Anniversary

6.2.21 Veteran of the Month/Veteran Supporter of the Month

July Press Release 2021

7.15.21 Veteran Volunteers and Grant from The Home Depot Foundation Provides Patio Furniture to Northern Nevada State Veterans Home

7.9.21 Veteran of the Month/Veteran Supporter of the Month

August Press Release 2021

8.30.21 Sandra Valdezate Named Veteran of the Month as Greg Weeks and Steve Custer Named Veteran Supporters of the Month

8.20.21 Southern Nevada State Veterans Home to Celebrate 19th Anniversary with Open House Chamber Mixer

8.9.21 Nevada State Veterans Home and Cemeteries to Receive $9.1 Million in Key Capital Improvements

September Press Release 2021

9.30.21 Jesse Tiffany Named Veteran of the Month and Steve Secora Named Veteran Supporter of the Month for September 2011

9.28.21 Evan Rush with the Nevada Department of Veterans Services Named State of Nevada Employee Veteran of the Month

9.24.21 Gold Star Family’s Day to be Commemorated at Northern Nevada State Veterans Home

October Press Release 2021

10.27.21 Northern Nevada State Veterans Home Rose Garden Dedication for Circle of Life Community Hospice

10.14.21 Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery Expansion Project at Top of VA’s Grant Funding FY22 Priority List

10.8.21 Military Members Transitioning to Civilian Life Will Get Support Through New NVTAP State Program

10.7.21 Reflection Marks 20-Year Anniversary of U.S. Involvement in Afghanistan

10.6.21 New Crombie Academy Offers Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training and CNA Job Opportunities  

10.5.21 Nevada Department of Veterans Services Earns Fourth National ‘Pillars of Excellence’ Award

10.5.2021 Area Hospice Care Centers Donate Games, Gardening Supplies, Toiletries and More to Residents at Northern Nevada State Veterans Home

10.04.2021 Nevada Department of Veterans Services Receives Grant Award to Support Adaptive Sports Programs

November Press Release 2021

11.29.21 Kim Delaune with the Nevada Department of Veterans Services Honored as State of Nevada Employee Veteran of the Month

11.8.21 Second Baptist Church Donation will Enhance Lives of Residents at Northern Nevada State Veterans Home

11.1.21 October 2021 – Veteran of the Month / Veteran Supporter of the Month

11.5.21 Join Us for 2021 State of Nevada Veterans Day Celebration Ceremony in Las Vegas

December Press Release 2021

12.15.21 In-Person Wreaths Across America Events Planned in Nevada Saturday, December 18, 2021

12.15.21 Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Brings Holiday Joy and Gifts to Residents of Northern Nevada State Veterans Home

12.8.21 NNSVH Quilts Of Valor