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Boot Campaign makes Las Vegas Army vet’s holiday brighter

Discharged just last year, Army veteran Larry Hamm said he was nearly forced to have a “Dollar Store Christmas” and purchase some inexpensive toys for his seven children.

Man arrested after trying to get onto US military base in England

U.S. military personnel fired shots on Monday as they stopped a man who tried to force his way into a British military base used by the U.S. Air Force, police said, although a security source said it was not thought to be a terrorism incident.

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.

Rosen introduces bill to close gun loophole in military code

Rep. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., and a Republican lawmaker introduce legislation to to close a loophole in the military judicial code and ban armed services personnel convicted of domestic abuse from legally purchasing weapons.

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Move clouds future for North Las Vegas veteran-aid group

A 24-hour operation aimed at helping to prevent suicide among veterans via therapy and social activities may have to shut its doors after 2 1/2 years, during its busiest time of the year.

Judge rules transgender recruits can join US military

Transgender recruits will be able to join the U.S. military as of Jan. 1, a federal judge ruled on Monday, denying a request by President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce his ban on transgender troops while the government appeals an order blocking it.

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.

VA secretary on a mission to improve care for America’s veterans

Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin reached out to state and local leaders Wednesday in a conference that follows President Donald Trump’s proclamation to make November “National Veterans and Military Families Month.”

Commander of Nellis based Thunderbirds removed from post

Lt. Col. Jason Heard had led the team based at Nevada’s Nellis Air Force Base well, but there was a loss of “confidence in his leadership and risk management style,” the Air Force said Wednesday.

$700B defense bill affects Nevada military bases, personnel

A $700 billion defense bill awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature includes provisions that would benefit Nevada military installations and personnel, but the funding for those programs remains up in the air because of a 2011 budget law.

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