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Medical marijuana a growing choice of PTSD victims

A growing number of Nevada veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder are choosing medical marijuana to help them heal.

 
2 LV West Point cadets give thanks, spread the word

A couple of West Point cadets at home in Las Vegas say their vision for giving thanks on Thanksgiving Day is focused on being with their families and getting a chance to spread the word to high school students about opportunities at the prestigious military academy.

 
Disabled vet gets early Thanksgiving gift

Grateful for his service, the Bank of America gave disabled Army veteran Anthony Shepler a $250 gift card Monday to celebrate Thanksgiving with his family in their renovated Las Vegas home.

Las Vegas WWII veteran honored for gallantry

More than 70 years after Frederick Giesz landed on France’s Normandy coast to help liberate the Nazi-occupied country, the French government will show its appreciation for his gallant actions as a U.S. Army soldier with a special medal.

Heck reworks bill for Filipino vet compensation

A bill being rewritten in Congress would reopen federal compensation for Filipinos who fought alongside U.S. soldiers on the Pacific front during World War II.

Vegas concert to honor French medal recipients

The UNLV wind orchestra will hold a benefit concert Thursday night to recognize Las Vegas World War II veteran Frederick Giesz, who will receive the Legion of Honor medal from a representative of the French Consulate General.

Nevada draft registration lags

There was a time when seeing your number come up in a lottery was something to dread.

Henderson rolls out the banners to honor military

Fourteen banners featuring active-duty military members are set to be displayed along Water Street and Green Valley Parkway through November 2015 as part of the city’s Military Banner Program. The individuals are Henderson residents or immediate family members of Henderson residents.

 
Silver Star recipient recalls battle for Saipan

Former Marine Cpl. Daniel W. Smith of Las Vegas has vivid memories of death and destruction during the invasion of Saipan during World War II, but it took a long time for him to talk about the Silver Star he was awarded for bravery.

Book honors Nevadans who died serving country

A book documenting every Nevadan who gave his or her life while serving in the U.S Armed Forces was unveiled Monday by Gov. Brian Sandoval.

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