U.S.S. Corvina Model Will Soon Have a Permanent Place of Remembrance

(Carson City, NV) – The WWII submarine, The U.S.S. Corvina, will soon have a permanent home where the service and sacrifice of its crew members will be forever honored and remembered. That new home will be in the lobby of the State of Nevada Library, located in the Capitol Complex in Carson City. 
A new clear, plexiglass display case is being specially designed and built to protect, house, and display a 10-foot model replica of the fated submarine. The new case will also display memorabilia from the Corvina and its crew members. 
At one time, the Corvina model was displayed at the Reno's Veterans Administration Medical Center (VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System). After a remodeling project at the Veterans Administration facility, the model was moved for safe keeping and has since been sitting in a private garage. Aside from its appearances in parades or other public venues, the model has been out of daily sight from the public. In the months ahead, that will change. 
With support from the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, a unique partnership has formed between Nevada's U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc., Corvina Base, the Nevada Department of Administration and State Public Works. Since the beginning of this year, work has been underway to find the replica a new home. Mary Woods, with the Nevada Department of Administration said, "The plan for the display is perfect! The back door of the lobby of the State Library leads right out to the Veteran’s Wall, which is right behind the Capitol Building." 
For now, there are tentative plans for a formal dedication ceremony on August 6, 2018, with additional details to be determined. The date was selected because is it the submarine's 75th Commission Anniversary. 
The Corvina was assigned to Nevada and is one of 52 American submarines lost at sea. For more about the Nevada veterans group, visit the Corvina website: http://usscorvinabase.org/)
For more on the Corvina history and its fallen, visit here:
https://www.oneternalpatrol.com/uss-corvina-226.htm

Vietnam Veterans of America Sierra Nevada Chapter 989 receives Veteran Supporter of the Month Recognition and Honor

By Terri Hendry
(Carson City, NV) – Most of the seats were full inside the Old Assembly Chamber, located on the second floor of the Capitol Building, above the Governor's Office. 
Members of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Sierra Nevada Chapter 989 had to save the Governor a front row seat. He slid into his chair just as Nevada Department of Veterans Services Director Kat Miller began joking about having to adjust the podium before the ceremony could begin. Her smiles and jokes quickly took a serious turn when she began highlighting just a few of the reasons this Reno VVA Chapter was selected to receive Veteran Supporter of the Month. 
"This group shares a bond and a commitment that never again will one generation of veterans abandon another," Miller said. Before introducing Governor Brian Sandoval, she read a lengthy list of ways this group provides support to the veteran community ranging from assisting those with PTSD, to supporting nonprofits like the Veterans Guest House or championing veteran-friendly legislation during the Nevada Legislature. 
The Governor told the group how much he respects their military service, explaining his father served in WWII. He spoke about his to Nevada military members serving overseas and what a lasting impression that made on him. In closing, he motioned to a giant circular seal in the middle of the chamber that features the head of former President Abraham Lincoln. Sandoval said, "In the shadow of Abraham Lincoln I want to paraphrase one of his famous quotes; I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives, so that his place is proud of him." 
VVA Chapter 989 President, Linda Dickinson noted the group was relatively new, having formed in 2006. She said, "We started with just 25 members and have grown to more than 150 members in the Reno and Sparks area."
For more information on the VVA Chapter 989: https://vvareno989.org/
To nominate a Veteran of the Month: http://www.veterans.nv.gov/page/veteran-of-the-month-program
To nominate a Veteran Supporter of the Month: 
http://www.veterans.nv.gov/page/Veteran-Supporter-of-the-Month

A Closer Look at Memorial Day

By Terri Hendry
Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of May. The day is set aside each year to remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. It became an annual day of remembrance in 1871; a few years after the Civil War ended. Known as the "War Between the States," it ended in 1865 with a tremendous loss of life, among the bloodiest conflicts in U.S. history. 
By the late 1860's, Americans began holding tributes to the fallen soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers. Although historians have a tough time determining exactly when this tradition occurred,the federal government in 1966 declared Waterloo, New York the "official" birthplace of Memorial Day. That city was chosen because it hosted an annual, community-wide event, one in which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags. This is why, initially, the day become known as Decoration Day. 
After World War I, Decoration Day evolved into a day to commemorate the deaths of all American military members who died in all wars. In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, establishing Memorial Day as the last Monday in May. 
Memorial Day is a solemn observance in stark contrast to its significance to some as the unofficial start of summer. When lawmakers set aside the last Monday of May for a day of national remembrance, they also declared that Monday a federal holiday, giving federal employees a three-day holiday weekend. 
The annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City will be held on Monday, May 28, 2018 beginning at 1:00 p.m. The Flag-In event to place flags on each gravesite will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018. Please arrive before 7:00 a.m. 
In northern Nevada, the Memorial Day ceremony will be held at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Fernley on Monday, May 28, 2018 beginning at 11:00 a.m. The Flag-In event will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m. 
Memorial Day is observed in many ways. Some visit a cemetery or memorial or participate in parades, while others host gatherings of family and friends. If you're wondering what events or gatherings are happening in your community, we've asked around the entire State for activities and events this Memorial Day.
Check here to see what's happening near you: http://veterans.nv.gov/news/199290/mark-your-calendar-may-2018

Message from the Director

Greetings and Welcome to May!

Memorial Day will be here before you know it. Thank you for sharing your activities and events! With your help, we have been able to assemble a very full calendar for this month. Click here if you wish to review it: http://veterans.nv.gov/news/199290/mark-your-calendar-may-2018

We're getting a lot of interest early on about Memorial Day events. In Fernley, the ceremony starts on Monday, May 28 at 11:00 a.m. In southern Nevada, I will be attending the ceremony in Boulder City, also scheduled on Monday, May 28 at 1:00 p.m.

Don't forget the "Flag-In" events at both cemeteries! This ensures an American flag is placed on each gravesite. This year, the "Flag-In" events will be held on Saturday, May 26. For more detail, including the times and locations to meet inside the cemeteries, click here: http://veterans.nv.gov/news/199291/a-closer-look-at-memorial-day

I also want to thank everyone in southern Nevada who turned out for our free, two-day Nevada Veterans Advocate (NVA) workshop in Henderson! There was record-breaking attendance and interest; we're already planning the next free event. It will be in held in October in Elko. We will share times, dates, location as soon as this information is available.

As an NVA, you are a specially trained volunteer who can be of tremendous help to veterans or military members. The training allows you to assist in connecting these individuals to earned benefits, resources or programs. If you cannot attend the next free training, you are always welcome to become an NVA by taking our online course! Visit here to learn more: http://www.veterans.nv.gov/page/veterans-advocacy

Speaking of advocates, the United Veterans Legislative Council is ramping up to take the concerns and issues identified in our recent Veterans Legislative Symposia in Reno and Las Vegas to Nevada lawmakers. The Nevada Department of Veterans Services will have a report on the Symposia that we will post to our website soon.

Finally, we received very positive news recently from the federal government regarding construction funding for our new Northern Nevada State Veterans Home! We learned we will receive more than $33 million dollars in a new VA construction grant this year! Click the link below to find out why a federal rule change, championed by Senator Dean Heller and supported by our Congressional delegation, made all the difference in the world! http://www.kolotv.com/content/news/Northern-Nevada-Veterans-Home-480072693.html
The new veterans' home is being built in Sparks, Nevada. Its completion remains on schedule, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for December 2018!  It's my belief this project would have never happened without the leadership of Governor Sandoval, all our elected leaders and you!

Respectfully,
Kat Miller

Veteran of the Month

Fwd: Veteran of the Month

MOPH Patriots -- I hope you can join me next Monday, Apr 16th at 1:30 pm in the foyer of the Grant Sawyer building as Governor Sandoval recognizes Raymond Warran III, USMC, as Nevada's April Veteran of the Month.

Len Yelinek

Commander, Las Vegas Chapter 711

Military Order of the Purple Heart

Ray Warren is Veteran of the month for April and the Governor plans on being there. Please get as many of our Purple Heart members to attend as you can. My congratulations to Ray on receiving this important recognition.

Andy LePeilbet 775-772-8747

Sent from my iPhone

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From: David Johnson <johnsond@veterans.nv.gov>
Date: April 6, 2018 at 12:19:01 PM PDT
To: "'LePeibet Andy (andy@nevadaandy.com)'" <andy@nevadaandy.com>
Subject: Veteran of the Month

Thanks Andy,

His name is Raymond Warran III U.S. Marine Corps

It will be held at the Grant Sawyer Building on Monday April 16, 2018 at 1:30 pm with the Governor attending

Military and Veteran Supporte

Dear Military and Veteran Supporter,

You're invited to attend several events happening across Nevada in the months of March and April. They are all designed to either remember and honor or better serve our military and veteran communities.

The biggest event is the National Vietnam War Veterans Day remembrance, where ceremonies will be held across the country.

In Las Vegas, there will be a wreath-laying ceremony at the Las Vegas Veterans Memorial in front of the Grant Sawyer Building, located at 555 East Washington Avenue, beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, 2018. The general public is invited but we are hoping to get a "head count" to ensure adequate seating. Please pre-register to "save your seat" by going here: http://bit.ly/2EaXTFU . You are encouraged to park at Cashman Center across just across the street from the Grant Sawyer building. If you are a Vietnam veteran, thank you for your service!

Another Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony will be held in Carson City on March 31, 2018 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Mills Park beginning at 5:00 p.m.  Additionally, ceremonies are being planned in Elko and Winnemucca. We will be sure to pass along more details as soon as they become available.

Earlier in the month, the Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) will host a FREE Veteran Home Buying and Preparation Seminar. It will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Las Vegas VA Medical Center in the first floor Auditorium. The Medical Center is located at 6900 N. Pecos Road, North Las Vegas. The Seminar will run from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Pre-register here: http://bit.ly/2EdoZfr  
    

The seminar is aimed at veterans or military members who want to learn about the programs available to buy a home, including, but not limited to, first time home buyers.

NDVS will host two Legislative Symposia.  The first will be held in Reno March 24^th, with the location to be determined soon. Join us for coffee at 8:00 a.m.  The program kicks off at 8:30 a.m. and will run through 11:30 a.m. Pre-register here: http://bit.ly/2GQODFn

On March 31, the second symposium will be held in Las Vegas at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, 1^st Floor Auditorium, located at 6900 North Pecos Road.  Join us for coffee at 8:00 a.m. The program kicks off at 8:30 a.m. and will run through 11:30 a.m. Pre-register here: http://bit.ly/2nB1SSn

The symposia helps identify and understand the issues and concerns of Nevada’s veterans, military members, their families and veteran advocates for the purpose of developing a list of prioritized legislative recommendations. It has been a very successful process. In 2017, 26 veteran bills were signed into law by Governor Brian Sandoval. Every state-wide veteran/military priority identified through this process back in 2016 was legislatively addressed by the Governor or Nevada’s lawmakers.  

Finally, NDVS will host a FREE Nevada Veterans Advocate (NVA) Training Workshop on April 7^th and 8^th at the Sunset Station Hotel and Casino, located at 1301 Sunset Road, in Henderson. The two-day event will run from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day. The workshop sets participants on the path to becoming a certified NVA, who can assist veterans and their families in connecting to benefits, resources and services earned through military service. Pre-registration is available here: http://bit.ly/2GUIMPi. Vendors who support or serve veterans can pre-register here:  http://bit.ly/2ElZ1qa.

For more information or questions about any of the above events, feel free to call me at 702-283-9827 or email me at taylorm@veterans.nv.gov .

We look forward to seeing you in the months ahead 

Len Yelinek

(702) 362-7673-h    (702) 460-0769-c

ATTORNEY's ADVICE - NO CHARGE

ATTORNEY's ADVICE - NO CHARGE
Read this and make a copy for your files in case you need to refer to it someday.  Maybe we should all take some of his advice!

A corporate attorney sent the following out to the employees in his company.
    1.   Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead, put 'PHOTO ID REQUIRED.' 
    2.   When you are writing checks to pay on your credit card accounts, DO NOT put the complete account number on the 'For' line.      Instead, just put the last four numbers. The credit card company knows
the rest of the number, and anyone who might be handling your check as it passes through all the check processing channels won't have access to it.
    3.   Put your work phone # on your checks instead of your home phone. If you have a POBox use that instead of your home address. If you do not have a PO Box, use your work address.  Never have your SS# printed on your checks. (DUH!) You can add it if it is necessary.   But
if you have It printed, anyone can get it.
   4..   Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine.  Do both sides of each license,  credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel. Keep the photocopy in a safe place.

   I also carry a photocopy of my passport when I travel either here or abroad. We've all heard horror stories about fraud that's committed on us in stealing a Name, address, Social Security number, credit cards.
        Unfortunately,  I,  an attorney, have firsthand knowledge because my wallet was stolen last month. Within a week, the thieve(S) ordered an expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a VISA
credit card , had a credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer, received a PIN number from DMV to change my driving record information online, and more.

   But here's some critical information to limit the damage in case this happens to you or someone you know:
   5.   We have been told we should cancel our credit cards immediately.  But the key is having the toll free numbers and your card numbers handy so you know whom to call.  Keep those where you can find
them.
   6.   File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where your credit cards, etc., were stolen. This proves to credit providers you were diligent, and this is a first step toward an investigation (if there ever is one).
        But here's what is perhaps most important of all:

(I  never even thought to do this..)

   7.   Call the 3 national credit reporting organizations immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and also call the Social Security fraud line number.  I had never heard of doing that until advised by a bank that called to tell me an application for credit was made over the
internet in my name.
   The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen, and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit.
        By the time I was advised to do this, almost two weeks after the theft, all the damage had been done. There are records of all the credit checks initiated by the thieves' purchases, none of which I knew about before placing the alert. Since then, no additional damage has
been done, and the thieves threw my wallet away this weekend (someone turned it in).  It seems to have stopped them dead in their tracks.
        Now, here are the numbers you always need to contact about your let, if it has been stolen:
                 1.) http://www.equifax.com/" href="http://www.equifax.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Equifax :                 1-800-525-6285
                  2.) [http://www.experian...com/]http://www.experian...com/" href="http://www.experian.com/ " target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742
                 3.) Trans Union :       1-800-680 7289
                4.) Social Security Administration (fraud line):   1-800-269-0271
        We pass along jokes on the Internet; we pass along just about everything..
        If you are willing to pass this information along, it could really help someone that you care about.