The Local Lens – Local Organizations Honoring Our Veterans
November 6, 2024 | Linda Offerdahl
Are we all glad the election is over, and our emails and phones won’t get blown up with political messages?! A big THANK YOU to all of the candidates who were brave enough to run. Hopefully, we can all turn our attention to Veterans Day by next Monday, when we honor those who take civic duty to a whole other level by serving our country in the armed forces.
Incline Village is fortunate to have four groups devoted to Veterans.
This group is dedicated to helping Veterans in the area, but it is also integral to Incline and the myriad community events, like the Local Heroes Celebration on the 4th of July. They meet every third Thursday at the Chateau and welcome everyone to come and join, even if you are not a veteran.
MOAA (Military Officers of America Association)
The Lake Tahoe chapter works closely with the Vets Club. They have a speaker series here in Incline. The next one is November 20 at Parasol. The speaker is Mr. Rick Hatton, Founder of the 10 Tanker Air Carrier. Contact John Hoffman at jhoffman@cognitive.exchange to reserve your seat.
The Onward Ops Foundation (HQ is in Incline Village) received a $1.75 Million Grant from USAA’s “Face the Fight” in 3Q 2024 to help members of all branches of military service transition into new civilian lives with zero suicides. The Onward Ops Foundation is focused on kicking off the first National Guard Pilot with the state of Nevada and the new TAG Brigadier General Dan Waters. Contact John Hoffman for more information.
Craig and Julie Rauchle and PTSD Now were singled out for an honor and a proclamation for service to the Nevada National Guard by the incoming and retiring commanding generals at a change of command ceremony in Reno. PTSD is a huge problem for Vets, and their work in saving Vets from suicide has been incredibly meaningful.
This event honors those who have served and are now deceased across the country. This year’s event is held on Saturday, December 14. Local Rotary clubs also participate in it.
Take a moment to honor our veterans this Veteran’s Day – 11/11/24 (Monday)
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