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Heller protects Filipino funds in Senate spending measure

Although stormy weather kept him from the U.S. Capitol, Sen. Dean Heller was able to protect the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund in legislation that cleared the Senate on Tuesday.

Veteran and his son get a new home — PHOTOS

Purple heart recipient Justin Gulde and his son, Darien, were at the center of attention on Monday, when they got a look at a mortgage-free home provided for them by the Building Homes For Heroes organization.

National parks, others honor veterans this week

From free admission at national parks to a car show and barbecue at the VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas, the country and the community are showing their appreciation this week for those who served in the U.S. military.

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Sandoval to join 10,000 for Veterans Day festivities in downtown Las Vegas

Billed as “the largest veterans parade west of the Mississippi,” the annual event will kick off Wednesday in downtown Las Vegas, followed by a groundbreaking ceremony for a long-sought veterans memorial in front of the Sawyer Building.

Legislation introduced to rename Laughlin VA clinic for Navy vet

The Laughlin VA Health Clinic would be renamed under legislation introduced in Congress Thursday to honor the late Jesse Dean, a Navy veteran and prominent member of American Legion Post 60.

 
Obama to deploy dozens of special operations forces to Syria to fight ISIS

U.S. President Barack Obama plans to deploy dozens of special operations forces to northern Syria to advise opposition forces in their fight against Islamic State, a major shift and a step he has long resisted to avoid getting dragged into another war in the Middle East.

20 protest drones at Creech Air Force Base

Organizers of an anti-drone protest at Creech Air Force Base said five from their group of 20 intruded the base Wednesday night to deliver a letter to the 432nd Wing commander but Air Force public affairs officials said none from the group gained access to base.

Veterans services topic of UNLV open house

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Office of Veterans Services will hold an open house 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday for veterans to hear about education benefits, career counseling and vocational rehabilitation.

 
‘Mostly deflated’ wayward blimp lands in Pennsylvania

A blimp associated with NORAD’s surveillance of the East Coast that became untethered from its mooring in Maryland is now on the ground and authorities have it secured, Pennsylvania State Police told CNN.

US Navy to send destroyer within 12 miles of Chinese islands

The U.S. Navy plans to send the USS Lassen destroyer within 12 nautical miles of artificial islands built by China in the South China Sea within 24 hours, a U.S.defense official said on Monday.

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