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Kiley Woosley Birthdate: FEB. 1990 NAVY Picture taken on the deck of The CVN 76 Ronald Reagan 9/09/11 after second deployment to Persian Gulf coming into port in Coronado Previous Next

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Are you a Veteran in need of services? Check out some of theses resources. Veteran Resources Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? You're not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you. You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. Call 1-800-273-8255 or Text 838255 Vision All Nevada Veterans and their families understand, and can connect to, benefits and services they have earned. Mission Serve Nevada Veterans by honoring their remarkable legacy and by connecting them to earned benefits and services. Through our seven major lines of effort we: Professionally assist Veterans and their families obtain Federal and State Veterans benefits. Provide quality skilled nursing care at our State Veterans Homes. Provide dignified burial support at our State Veterans Memorial Cemeteries. Manage effective programs addressing the needs of at-risk Veterans. Successfully integrate returning Servicemembers and Veterans into Nevada communities. Honor the service and sacrifice of all Nevada’s Veterans and their families through ceremonies and information campaigns. Assist, and coordinate the efforts of, service organizations and individuals insofar as their activities benefit Nevada Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families. The Nation’s Largest Provider of Service Dogs for Veterans Determined to end veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors provides highly-trained Service Dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma. With the majority of dogs coming from high-kill rescue shelters, this innovative program allows the K9/Warrior team to build an unwavering bond that facilitates their collective healing and recovery. Off-Road Racing for Veterans by Veterans Providing a Unique Approach to Helping Our US Military Veterans of all Generations Through Off-Road Racing OUR MISSION Desert Vets Racing (DVR) is determined to provide immediate team-building, vocational skills, and mental health support access through the sport of racing to US military veterans and active duty personnel - in order to facilitate healthy transitions into civilian life and lower the risk of suicide and substance abuse dependencies. OUR VISION We believe that the growth of locally oriented grassroots activities that involve a combination of technical skills, adrenaline, team effort, and business/marketing skills will ultimately provide a missing piece to the “veteran puzzle” in minimizing the mental health and substance-related struggles we see today. Nevada Drug, Alcohol & Suicide Rates Expected to Grow 40% in 10 Years : Facts, statistics, and understanding Fentanyl Suicide Among Veterans : Discusses the connection between veteran addiction and suicide Suicide and Addiction : Discusses the risk factors, warning signs and prevention, the substances abused, and mental health considerations. Alcoholism and Suicide Risk : Discusses how a substance abuse problem increases the risk of suicide and provides contact information for suicide hotlines. Choosing the Best Inpatient Suicidal Thoughts and Addiction Recovery Center : A guide on how to find help. The Link Between Substance Abuse & Suicide in Teens : Statistics and facts on teenagers' using substances as signs that can lead to suicide For those hoping to find help in their local areas can also use our free directory to locate the nearest treatment facilities or they can use our free text line to start the road to recovery. MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA Military sexual trauma (MST) is the term that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) use to refer to sexual assault or ongoing sexual harassment that occurred while a veteran was in active military service. MST includes any sexual activity an individual was involved in against their will or when they could not say no. People of all ages, genders, racial/ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and branches of military service have experienced MST. Like other forms of trauma, MST can negatively affect an individual’s physical and psychological health, even many years after the incident. Our new resource helps veterans understand how Medicare works with VA and TRICARE, should a veteran enroll, how to enroll, and most importantly strategies on how to maximize benefits. You can view the guide here: - VA HEALTHCARE & MEDICARE - TRICARE & MEDICARE - ENROLL IN MEDICARE - MEDICARE RESOURCES MEMORY CARE IN NEVADA Alzheimer's disease is listed as the sixth-leading cause of death in Nevada, according to data from the CDC . In 2019 alone, 678 seniors in Nevada died from Alzheimer's-related causes. The number of cases of Alzheimer's in the state is projected to continue to increase. Information from the Alzheimer's Association shows that 49,000 seniors were diagnosed with the condition in 2020, and the number is expected to increase by 30.6% to 64,000 in 2025. CLICK TO LEARN MORE

Tyler Coppock Currently serving for the Air Force 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

Steven Coppock Air Force Served 23 Years Retired Senior Master Sergeant - EOD Previous Next

UPCOMING EVENTS May 30, 2026 Java & Comrades : Driven Off-Road Grand Opening Join us to celebrate Driven's Grand Opening - all entries and donations support our local veterans directly through Donate to Heartbeats #itsaveteransthing Read More May 30, 2026 Java & Comrades : Driven Off-Road Grand Opening Join us to celebrate Driven's Grand Opening - all entries and donations support our local veterans directly through Donate to Heartbeats #itsaveteransthing Read More May 30, 2026 Java & Comrades : Driven Off-Road Grand Opening Join us to celebrate Driven's Grand Opening - all entries and donations support our local veterans directly through Donate to Heartbeats #itsaveteransthing Read More

We are always looking for more help to run this event and keep it goin' smoothly. Learn more about what volunteering entails here. Volunteer Sign-Up Please fill out the form below! Volunteer Form "Put me in coach!" Crew This is for anyone who wants to help with anything! We will let you know what you will be doing closer to the event. Volunteer Form Cardstop Crew Most of the time, the businesses that sponsor the cardstop's will be providing their own volunteers, but sometimes they do not, which is where you come in! Each cardstop will need to be set up Saturday morning no later than 8:00am! You will be out there until 2:30p and will be brought lunch. Please provide your own EZ up, tables and chairs. If you do not have any - please let us know and we will find some for you. Volunteer Form Raffle Crew Please get in touch with us to join this crew! Please fill out the volunteer form as well so we can get your t-shirt size! Volunteer Form Grounds Crew This is our biggest crew and we will need people to help check-in our campers on Friday morning/afternoon and give directions to our participants. They will need to be directed on where they can park their trailers and where the extra parking is. Bonus points for you if you have a ATV/UTV you can use to help direct people. Please contact Shane Mull for any further questions or to join this crew - 775-980-7284 Volunteer Form Registration Crew We need all the help we can get on Saturday morning with registration. You will either be checking our participants in or helping run shirts for our VIPs. We will have a registration meeting prior to the event to go over how to do this and establish times you will be needed. Registration is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday so we will need people each day helping with that. Contact Kelsey at 775-980-5714 for any questions regarding this Volunteer Form Vendor Crew You will be in charge of directing vendors on where to go and checking them in. Blanca will be your Vendor boss and will give you more instructions on what to do : vendors@thefern45.com Volunteer Form Cornhole Pit Crew Our cornhole tourney is on Friday night, we will need pit bosses to record winners and relay to our Cornhole guru. Volunteer Form Wristband Checkers Every person in the vehicle will need a wristband and every vehicle will need a course entry sticker to enter the course. We will need people to sit at the entrance to check bands prior to entering the course. This will be on Saturday and we will assign times for each volunteer so you are not sitting there all day, we will bring you lunch! Course opens at 9:30a and closes at 2:30p. Volunteer Form Merchandise Crew This crew needs to be willing to work in a fast paced environment so lines move quickly and run merch. Merch will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You will be assigned a time to be at merchandise to help. Kayleigh is in charge of merchandise and will let you know what to do. 775-636-0233 Volunteer Form Set-Up Crew Our set-up crew will be helping to set up the venue spaces and signage (parking, registration, stage, camping, crew site, etc.) on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday before the event. Contact Kelsey 775-980-5714 for questions Volunteer Form