Six more residents and four employees at the Southern Nevada State Veterans Home have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past week, the state announced Thursday.
Military
The Nevada National Guard’s deployment in response to the state’s coronavirus crisis expanded sharply Tuesday and will now be the largest state activation in its history.
Seventy soldiers of the 757th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion took part in a mobilization ceremony Friday before departing to Poland and nearby Baltic countries.
Brig. Gen. William Burks, 65, who led both the reserve forces for 10 years, handed over the title of adjutant general to Brig. Gen. Ondra Berry, 60, Saturday in Reno.
Nevada Army Guard Sgt. 1st Class David Gallagher was remembered as fit, courageous and dedicated at a memorial service Friday at the Clark County Armory.
MOST READ
1
2
3
4
5
Man on death row for killing Las Vegas girl dies in prison
2 Las Vegas bars make Esquire’s list of best bars in America
What is the fastest-growing city in Nevada?
Popular fast-casual Mexican chain closing dozens of restaurants
Man fined $180K over Airbnb rental sues Las Vegas over ‘excessive’ penalty