I recently had the opportunity to attend the annual midwinter conference for the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs in Alexandria, Va. Although most people have never heard of the organization, over the last few years I have found it to be one of the best assets around when it comes to improving our delivery of benefits and services to service members, veterans and their families in Nevada. This year's conference was no different, providing a great opportunity to meet with my counterparts from around the country as well as national leaders from the VA and from service …