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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.

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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.

Nevada MIA families still seeking loved ones’ remains

More than 130 family members of missing military personnel from four states met in Las Vegas on Saturday to remember their loved ones and meet with Department of Defense staff to discuss finding and recovering remains from battlefields going back to World War II.

Lawmakers organizing support for A-10 Thunderbolt warhorse

A band of lawmakers announced Thursday they will organize in support of the A-10 Thunderbolt, a close-air support fighter the Pentagon wants to retire over the next five years.

Investigators completing probe into VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas

The inspector general for the Department of Veterans Affairs is finalizing an investigation into how the VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas handled treatment of Sandi Niccum, a 78-year old blind veteran who waited six hours in pain for emergency care in October, Congress was told Wednesday.

 
Competition helps troops adjust to life without limbs

After the opening ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, trials for amputee Mark Johnson and some of the 130 military members to make the team for the 2014 Warrior Games in Colorado got off with a splash Monday at the UNLV pool.

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