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A special ceremony was held Friday afternoon, May 29, at Mesa Valley Estates for resident veterans who were being honored by the State of Nevada’s Department of Veterans Services. The ceremony was supported by local Vietnam veterans, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the VFW and the American Legion, each with many members in attendance. The American Legion … [Read more...] about NDVS gives award to local veterans
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American Legion Post 24 hosts oratorical contest
Alex Luevanos was the single contestant for the annual oratorical contest held at the Mesquite American Legion on Saturday, Dec. 12. He did not disappoint. The requirements are that the contestant deliver an eight- to 10-minute speech on an aspect of the United States Constitution, emphasizing the duties and obligations of citizens to their government. Following the speech, … [Read more...] about American Legion Post 24 hosts oratorical contest
Post 24 discusses community outreach
American Legion Post 24 held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 20, at the Mesquite Veterans Center. Post Commander Deborah Stephenson presided over the meeting, discussing initiatives to meet the needs of the veterans and the community. The Legion is committed to the community of Mesquite, especially the youth. Scholarships in the amount of $1,500 were awarded to … [Read more...] about Post 24 discusses community outreach
Local Veterans Remember Pearl Harbor
By Vernon Robison Moapa Valley Progress Members of the local American Legion post held an early morning flagraising ceremony on Tuesday, December 7 to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The ceremony, which was held at the old army tank in downtown Overton, was timed to coincide with the actual time (7:53 a.m.) that Japanese bombs began falling … [Read more...] about Local Veterans Remember Pearl Harbor