Nevada Department of Veterans Services

June 19th or “Juneteenth” is a very important day in African American history. Juneteenth, or “Freedom Day” is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Army

Today we celebrate Flag Day, the day commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States of America. It’s the perfect time to display the flag in front of your home or business.
https://veterans.nv.gov/flag-retirement-ceremony/

Women Veterans Recognition Day will be observed on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at NDVS Headquarters, 9400 Gateway Dr., Reno, NV 89521.

This special event will celebrate the contributions of women veterans across generations, provide an opportunity to connect with the community, and recognize the lasting impact of their service. Attendees will have the chance to share stories, build connections, and help inspire future generations.

Women Veterans Recognition Day, celebrated yearly on June 12th, recognizes, honors, and remembers the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948 allowing women the right to permanently serve in the regular armed forces.
All are welcome, and refreshments will be served. We hope you will join us in honoring women who have served.

Happy Birthday to U.S. Merchant Marine. The Merchant Marine is vital partnership of government and private shipping who in times of war is an auxiliary to the Navy and has been critical for the military as they deploy around the world. Here in a Nevada, our state was blessed to have been the home of a few World War 2 Merchant Marine Veterans.

Join the Nevada Department of Veterans Services as we celebrate Women Veterans Day and honor the service, sacrifice, and achievements of the women who have served in our nation’s military.

📅 Friday, June 12, 2026
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
📍 NDVS Reno Headquarters
9400 Gateway Drive, Reno, NV

The event will feature a brief ceremony, networking and community engagement opportunities, refreshments, and a chance to come together in recognition of the invaluable contributions of Nevada’s women veterans.

We invite veterans, families, and community members to stop by and help us celebrate those who have answered the call to serve.

For more information, please contact Starlyn Lara at [email protected].

It's CNA week! Join us in thanking the many wonderful CNA's who help provide critical support to the residents at our State Veterans Homes.

What a tremendous at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas! The day is wrapping up. Wow! What a great turnout and what a wonderful day of saying thank you to the men and women who have served our nation! Thank to all who came and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

Southern Nevada State Veterans Hone Veteran Resident Erma, seen with our Activities Tech. Also, Nevada’s WWII veterans that were honored at the at Allegiant Stadium are now listening to country music performer Coffey Anderson. The crowd is loving this day of recognition, honor, and gratitude to our veterans, military members, first responders, and their families.

We are at Day of Gratitude at Allegiant Stadium!!!! The doors are just opening up. They’re expecting more that 20,000 veterans and families to be in attendance today! Please stop by and say “HI!” if you’re here!!!!