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Miracle Survival

After surviving two crashes, Don Harten believes God had a plan for him but dying in the Vietnam War wasn’t part of it.

Plenty of events to honor Las Vegas veterans this weekend

Southern Nevada’s weekend-long Veterans Day celebration will feature events ranging from a parade, free dining, free access to Red Rock Canyon, and even free legal advice on benefits.

Nevada colleges welcome out-of-state veterans with tuition break

Under a law that took effect July 1, non-resident veterans are allowed to pay in-state tuition at any Nevada System of Higher Education institution. The law grants Nevada residency to veterans who enroll in school within two years of being honorably discharged from service.

VA officials questioned about Nevada benefits backlog

Members of a House Veterans Affairs subcommittee attending a Las Vegas field hearing Thursday asked VA officials in charge of the Reno benefits office about the backlog of disability claims they are trying to reduce.

LV events to salute veterans this weekend

Las Vegas area resorts, agencies and veterans groups will begin their weekend salute to troops Friday when 80 wounded warriors and their families arrive for a Walk of Gratitude at the Mirage

Congressional hearing on VA office scheduled for Las Vegas

A congressional field hearing set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Las Vegas City Hall will focus on how effective the Department of Veterans Affairs regional benefits office in Reno is for serving veterans in Southern Nevada.

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Boots for Business program trains veterans for business world

The Red Cross helps recruit suitable veterans into the Boots to Business program. MGM hires these vets and trains them for management level jobs. They get a mentor who is an employee and also a military veteran.

Titus pushes VA for a national cemetery in Nevada

With the federal government in the midst of a major expansion of burial services for veterans, U.S. Rep. Dina Titus asked the Department of Veterans Affairs on Wednesday why Nevada remains one of only a handful of states without a national cemetery.

Titus bill will help veterans transition to civilian life

Legislation that seeks to expand and streamline benefits for military veterans returning to civilian life was introduced Tuesday in Congress.

House passes vets bills

WASHINGTON — The House on Monday passed a suite of bills to benefit military veterans, including several sponsored by Nevada lawmakers.

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