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Rare bighorn hunt lets armed civilians onto Nevada bombing range

One of the Silver State’s most unusual and exclusive hunts is now underway at the Nevada Test and Training Range, where 15 hunting tags have been issued in three mountain ranges normally off limits to the general public.

Air Force seeks comment on plan to expand range into wildlife refuge

The public comment period is now open for anyone with something to say about the Air Force’s plans to expand its vast training range and close off more of Desert National Wildlife Refuge north of Las Vegas.

Vietnam vets find a new place to share thoughts

Columnist Jane Ann Morrison has had some interesting conversations with men and women after watching 18 hours of the documentary “The Vietnam War.” She also has learned Vegas PBS is holding monthly “Veterans Coffee Conversations” at the station.

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Parade draws hundreds to downtown Las Vegas to honor veterans

Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Las Vegas to honor the men and women who have served and currently serve in the military. The annual Veterans Day Parade also paid tribute to veterans who are also first responders.

New veterans facility in downtown Las Vegas was built in a week

Every day is Veterans Day at the new Veterans Village, but Saturday will be particularly meaningful when more than a dozen political leaders gather to salute the opening of a new 3,500-square-foot Crisis Intervention Center that was built in a week.

 
Aviation Nation pilots warm up for big Las Vegas air show

The Veterans Day dress rehearsal offered an opportunity for family and friends of Air Force members, along with veterans and first responders, to celebrate the force’s 70th anniversary before the crowds roll in Saturday and Sunday.

Las Vegas 4-service military veteran included in TCM special — VIDEO

One of Yonel Dorelis’ favorite movies is “Bullitt,” the 1968 cop classic starring Steve McQueen, with the best car chase ever put to film. But, while he’d never agree to it, Dorelis’ own story would make a pretty good movie, too.