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House panel beats back move to trim military benefits

Members of Congress took the first steps Wednesday to stave off or reduce cuts to military benefits that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel had proposed earlier this year.

Inspectors: Long waits at North Las Vegas VA hospital not unusual

An elderly blind veteran crying in pain spent four hours and 45 minutes in the emergency room of the VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas before seeing a doctor in October, but federal inspectors said in a report Wednesday that such long waits were not unusual for patients at the hospital.

Program presents disabled veteran with home as thanks for service

Christmas came early for Anthony and Jodi Shepler. On March 29, the Phoenix couple were handed the keys for free to a newly refurbished Las Vegas home donated by Bank of America and HomeStrong USA, which seeks to ease the financial burden of those who served in the military. Anthony Shepler is a National Guard veteran and retired U.S. Army Corporal and on 100 percent disability.

Nevada World War II vets make pilgrimage to memorial in Washington

The morning sun was shining, the fountains were dancing and the crowds parted on Saturday to make way for 50 Nevada veterans entering the National World War II Memorial in the nation’s capital.

Afghan captors seek deal for American soldier’s freedom

The captors of an American soldier held for nearly five years in Afghanistan have signaled a willingness to release him but are unclear which U.S. government officials have the authority to make a deal, according to two individuals in the military working for his release.

VIDEO: ‘Kiss-off’ pays tribute to veterans

The Spirit of 45 event at the Henderson Pavillion is meant to pay tribute to our WWII veterans. The event featured a “kiss-off” which was inspired by the iconic photo of the V-Day kiss in Times Square.

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