(Carson City, Nev.) – There willl be a ceremony to honor northern Nevada recipients of the Veteran of the Month (VOM) in Old Assembly Chambers, located on the second floor of the Nevada State Capitol Building, 101 North Carson Street in Carson City on Friday, June 30, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Media members are encouraged to attend.
Our congratulations go out to James Hanson and William Grey as they were selected as VOM recipients for the months of July and August 2023.
Mr. Hanson is a U.S. Army veteran. He was selected as the July 2023 VOM. His volunteer service accolades are too lengthy to list here, but ranges from supporting veterans at Reno’s VA and other veteran organizations to helping finance the Northern Nevada Honor Flight program. Mr. Hanson was instrumental in working with other area Vietnam veterans to create the Reno chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Sierra Nevada Chapter 989.
Mr. Grey is also a U.S. Army veteran. He was selected as the August 2023 VOM. Mr. Grey also boast a lengthy list of volunteer activities including holiday efforts that support Nevada Army and Air Guard families and as well as the decoration of the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home in Sparks. He serves as the Vice-Chair on the board of Vietnam Veterans of America, Sierra Nevada Chapter 989. These awards recognize the volunteer work that benefits and improves the lives Nevada’s veterans, servicemembers and their families. The recognition provides recipients with the thanks and honor they deserve. The awards also raise awareness about volunteer opportunities available to support or benefit Nevada’s veteran community. To nominate a VOM go HERE. To nominate a VSM, go HERE.
Young people, under the age 19, may also receive recognition for their volunteer work on behalf of veterans through the Youth Serving Veterans Award (YSVA). To nominate a deserving youth, go HERE.
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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