Press Release

Former Veterans Services Commission Chairman Among Recipients to be Honored in Upcoming Special Ceremony

(Reno, Nev.) – Three recipients of the Veteran of the Month (VOM) and two recipients of the Veteran Supporter of the Month (VSM) award will be honored in special ceremony on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 inside the Old Assembly Chambers in Carson City beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Media members are invited to attend.

Nevada’s former Veterans Services Commission Chairman Bill Baumann will be among five total awardees who will receive special recognition for their volunteer work that has greatly enhanced the lives of veterans, military members or their families across the Silver State. Over the years, Mr. Baumann has spent countless hours serving in various capacities for several veterans organizations. He also worked alongside NDVS serving on the VSC for 17 years under four Nevada Governors and four department directors.

The complete list of recipients includes:

  • Michael Terry – U.S. Navy – July 2022, Veteran of the Month
  • Bill Baumann – U.S. Air Force – September 2022, Veteran of the Month
  • Matthew Cole – U.S. Marine Corps – November 2022, Veteran of the Month
  • Courts Assisting Military Offenders – December 2021, Veteran Supporter of the Month
  • Nevada Peer Support Network, Inc. – September 2022, Veteran Supporter of the Month

About the Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS)
NDVS is dedicated to helping Nevada veterans obtain the services and benefits they have earned through military service in the U.S. Armed Forces. In addition to offering benefits counseling and assistance, which includes assistance with filing VA claims at no cost, NDVS manages the Northern and Southern Nevada State Veterans Homes and the Northern and Southern Veterans Memorial Cemeteries. To learn more about NDVS programs or services visit veterans.nv.gov and follow us on Twitter @NVDeptVeterans and on Facebook @NevadaDepartmentofVeteransServices.

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