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Go Back to Honor Wall Charles W. "Bill" Duff United States Navy Previous Next

Go Back to Honor Wall SSG Michael Formentini Michael Formentini grew up in Fallon, Nevada and joined the Army at the age of 17 in 1982 and branched military police. In 2001 he deployed to Kuwait then Iraq in support of Iraqi Freedom. He retired as a SSG in 2007 after 25 years of service and now lives in Virginia City, NV. Previous Next

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Go Back to Honor Wall Ana Clare Sokolowski I am writing to recognize my Grand Daughter, Ana Clare Sokolowski. Ana is a 2022 graduate of Villanova University and the Navy ROTC Program at Villanova where she excelled in all aspects of the program. Ana is a Lt. Junior Grade, Surface Warfare Officer, serving on the DDG 110 William P. Lawrence based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The Lawrence is an Arleigh Burke class destroyer and Ana serves as the Ordinance Officer. She is currently studying diligently to complete her ASWE certification. Ana is the daughter of Beth and Bob Sokolowski and follows in the Navy tradition of her Great Grandfather, Marcel W. Wagner Sr. who proudly served in WW2. Ana is a natural leader who inspires everyone around her to be the best. Previous Next

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Check out all the questions we get asked frequently. FAQ Can i purchase tickets day-of? Yes. Registration for the Poker Run increase starting Nov 5 to $100 GA + $10 Course entry and FINAL REGISTRATION closes 10a Saturday 11/7/2026 - You may purchase anytime the registration/check-in trailer is open. All other events (Texas Hold Em, Cornhole, Etc.) can be purchased day-of at no additional cost. Do I need to register everyone in my vehicle? Yes. All persons in the vehicle must have a wristband to enter the course and the vehicle must have a course entry sticker as well. Course Entry stickers are $10 as of 2026. Extra course entry stickers may be available at check-in if you are bringing a surprise extra vehicle. Are kids free? How old do you have to be to play a poker card? Kids 6 & under are free! You must be 18 or older to participate in the poker card, we will have a different option for 18u kiddos to participate in the "poker run". Can I pre-purchase a separate lunch by itself? No, the lunches are provided to our VIP registration holders. However, there will be several food trucks available at lunch time! Do you accept all forms of payment? Cash, Credit/Debit & Venmo! I just want to ride the course, I don't want to play poker, how do I go about doing that? We do not have an option to ride the course without playing poker. If you are not interested in playing your card, you may give your card to someone else. Anyone without a wristband purchased is not allowed on our course. We have a course permit through BLM and are responsible for those on our course - we need everyone to be accounted for. Thank you. Will food be available to purchase Thursday, Friday and Saturday? YES! Thursday, Friday and Saturday we will have food trucks available for lunch and dinner. VIP registration comes with an exclusive lunch on Saturday. How hard is the course? If you don't have 4wd we do not recommend you to come on our course. Anything bigger than a jeep is also not recommended. Can I arrive early to camp? No. Do not arrive any earlier than Thursday at 12:00p. Gates will be locked and you will be turned away until camping opens. We know you are excited and so are we! However, our volunteers and crew will be busy setting up and making this event the best yet. Thank you. What is the camping situation like? This is a dry camping area and is first come first serve situation. Please do not save spots. Minimum of three trailers to create a "U" camp site. NO "SQUARE" campsites. VIP camping is not available. If you would like first choice in camp spots, please check out our sponsorship levels and we will get you in your choice of spot. What vehicles are allowed on the course? Dirtbikes, UTVs, ATVS & Jeeps or similar size. Anything bigger than a jeep might have some trouble in certain spots! What if the weather is bad? This is a rain, snow or shine event! Check the weather before coming and bring appropriate attire. We will have campfires up at the venue and a big ol' tent for you to dance your heart out. Do you have a question that hasn't been answered? Please email us! info@thefern45.com

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Go Back to Honor Wall Lawrence Monachelli 1941-2021 US Navy Ensign Stationed on USS Saratoga Aircraft Carrier Served in Europe Previous Next

Go Back to Honor Wall Samuel J. Bagwell SGT 1st Tank Battalion - US Marine Corps. Previous Next

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< Back Java & Comrades: Legacy Airbase Silver Springs Airport, 1991 US-50, Silver Springs, NV 89429, USA Jun 28, 2026 Super exciting opportunities for our local Veterans and first-responders during our June Java & Comrades! Legacy Airbase and ourselves have created a beautiful partnership and they have offered us the opportunity for 8 veterans/first-responders to get into a plane and experience a Legacy Flight! Flights will be on Sunday, June 28th at the Silver Springs Airport - arrive as early at 8:00a, be ready for an 8:30a flight briefing, flights will begin 9:00a. All veterans/first-responders are welcome to apply, disability is not a factor with Legacy Airbase's Stearman - they have lifts and ways to get you into that plane if you are wheelchair bound. We are inviting everyone to attend, even if you just want to watch, hang out and see what we are all about. We want to build our Veteran community - we will have coffee, donuts and food for after the flights. If you are interested in applying, please click the link below and fill out the application, make sure to put in the "nominated by" slot - The Fern 45. Previous Next