Northern Nevada military news briefs

Ghost Army exhibit

An exhibit produced by the World War II Museum in New Orleans has opened 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 invites you to 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 two-day event.

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

WNC Veterans Resource Center

The Carson City Chamber Leadership Institute’s class of 2023 will be refurbishing the Veterans Resource Center at Western Nevada College.

The director of the Veterans Resource Center is also responsible for meeting with veterans in the Fallon area.

Events will be held over the next several months to raise funds for the project. Events are planned for April 1 and April 8.

A ribbon cutting is scheduled for June 14, Flag Day, at 4:30 p.m. at Western Nevada College. The ceremony will include the unveiling of the Veterans Resource Center in the Cedar Building, 2201 W. College Parkway.

Additional information is available by emailing CCLeadership2023@gmail.com or call 775-492-9155.

Day of Remembrance 2023

This year’s Day of Remembrance features Denial: How Activists, Politicians and Educators are trying to rewrite the history of the Holocaust.

The presentation is April 18 from 7-9 p.m. at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., in Reno

This event is free to the public but there’s limited seating.

RSVP at https:bit.ly/holocaust23.

Keynote speaker will be Dr. .Jan Grabowski, a Polish Canadian professor of history at the University of Ottawa who specializes in Jewish-Polish relations in German occupied Poland during World War II and the Holocaust in Poland.

American Legion golf tournament

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

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

For questions, contact Paul 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 @SNMGmilitaryeditor or 775-427-0960.