Northern Nevada military news briefs

Ghost Army exhibit

An exhibit produced by the World War II Museum in New Orleans is at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno through July 23.

Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II depicts the secret campaign waged against Hitler’s army and reveals “Not All is Fair in Love and War.” Active military members, their families and veterans receive free admission because of the E. L. Wiegand Foundation’s support.

The Ghost Army or the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops activated as a unit on Jan. 20, 1944, to deceive the Germans by simulating two divisions that normally consisted of 30,000 men. Additionally, the 23rd HQ used inflatable fake tanks, vehicles and radios along with sound effects and radio traffic to confuse the enemy.

NDVS workshop for advocates

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services will hold a free, two-day training workshop on April 15-16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days that sets one on the path to becoming a Nevada Veterans Advocate.

The training will conducted at the Reno Sparks Convention Center, rooms F1 & F2, 4590 S. Virginia St., in Reno. Registration at the door on April 15 begins at 7 a.m.

Limited scholarships are available to help pay for lodging and mileage (must be 75 miles away).

NV Advocates are trained to answer questions on state of Nevada and federal benefits and resources and programs earned through military service. This workshop will help introduce, train, and update those interested in becoming an NV Advocate. Certificates and an Advocate polo shirt will be provided to individuals who complete the event.

For information regarding scholarships or the conference contact, 775-321-4880

Day of Remembrance 2023

This year’s featured speaker for the annual Day of Remembrance on April 18 is Dr. Jan Grabowksi, a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and a professor at the University of Ottawa who specializes in Jewish-Polish relations in German-occupied Poland during World War II.

The Days of Remembrance, however, which is observed every year in April and May, is a week-long commemoration of the Holocaust, a state-sponsored persecution and murder of 6 million Jews by Nazi rulers, allies and collaborators.

Grabowksi’s presentation is “Day of Remembrance 2023: Denial. How activities, Politicians and Educators are Trying to Rewrite the History of the Holocaust.” His talk centers on the “so-called” Holocaust distortion, an insidious as well as dangerous form of Holocaust denial that’s recently become a clear threat to educators, researchers and those interested in the history of the Shoah. According to Grabowski, people and institutions involved in distortion claim that their nation, people, group has nothing to do with the murders against a race of people.

Grabowski is also co-founder of the Polish Center for Holocaust Research in Warsaw, Poland. His presentation is free and open to the public from, 7-9 p.m. at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno. Registration is required, however, at https://bit.ly/holocaust23.

American Legion golf tournament

Fallon’s Sons of the American Legion Squadron 16 and American Legion Auxiliary is planning its third annual golf tournament.

Squadron 16’s campaigns place an emphasis on preserving American traditions and values, improving the quality of life for our nation’s children, caring for veterans and their families, and teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship.

One of the biggest ways this fundraiser works is generous contributions of raffle prizes by the local community. A raffle donation by your business will be free publicity to all of the patron’s participating and attending the golf tournament. A 501c(3) letter can be given for your records.

For questions about the tournament or how to sponsor, reach out to Paul “Pip” Valentin at paul.valentin470@gmail.com or 407-319-6908 and leave a message.

Military articles and news briefs are compiled by the Nevada News Group and Nevada Appeal. Questions may be directed to Steve Ranson at @SNMGmilitaryeditor or 775-427-0960.