Category: Sports
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The Veteran Social Club Drives for a Cause in Its Inaugural Golf Tournament
On June 10th, 2023, the Veteran Social Club hosted its inaugural golf tournament at Angel Park Golf Course in Las Vegas, Nevada. The non-profit used the tournament to benefit the University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebel Vets Organization. The UNLV Rebel Vets organization aims to provide assistance to military veterans on their route to higher…
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Gary Sinise and his foundation are helping veterans throughout the Nation
Gary Sinise is best known for his portrayal of Lieutenan Dan in the movie Forrest Gump. He started to see the need for helping first responders and disabled military veterans after the terrible attack on September 11, 2001. Sinise has received over 140 awards for his charitable efforts and work, including the Department of Defense…
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The Las Vegas Desert Dogs to host their first Hero Appreciation night
Las Vegas welcomed its first professional lacrosse sports team, The Las Vegas Desert Dogs, in 2022. The National Lacrosse League (NLL) team is playing its inaugural season through 2023 and is owned by billionaire Joe Tsai, NHL hall of famer Wayne Gretzky, NBA coach Steve Nash, and professional golfer Dustin Johnson. On March 11, 2023,…
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Team Red White And Blue Brings Veterans Together
saramv · Team Red White And Blue Brings Veterans Together Team Red White and Blue (RWB) is an organization that brings veterans together through hikes, walks, runs, and workouts. The group is open to all veterans and encourages all ages and skill levels to join. Attendees meet at different spots in Las Vegas throughout the…
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Military Appreciation Night Hosted by UNLV Rebel Hockey
On January 28, 2023, the University of Nevada hockey team hosted a military appreciation night. The Division 1 team went up against Oklahoma University, winning 4-0. Jason Griego, founder of the Vegas Veteran Hockey Foundation, and TJ Henderson, founder of the Veteran Social Club, were present to drop the game puck and join in the…
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Merging Vets and Players Works to Heal Combat Veterans
On January 20th, 2023, Merging Vets and Players (MVP) hosted its weekly Friday night meeting at the Xtreme Couture MMA gym in Las Vegas. MVP is an organization that brings military combat veterans and former professional athletes together to heal through physical activities and group talks. The non-profit was founded by sports reporter Jay Glazer…
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How Las Vegas Veterans are Giving Back to their Community
For its third meet-up since its launch late last year, the Veteran Social Club hosted an event on January 14, 2023, at the Leatherneck Club, a Marine bar in Las Vegas. The Veteran Social Club focuses on bringing military veterans together to raise money for local charities while networking with their peers. The Club founder…
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Glittering Lights Give Veteran Discount
Glittering Lights hosted its annual military appreciation night on January 2, 2023. Glittering Lights sets up over 5 million Christmas lights along the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, located about 20 minutes north of the Las Vegas Strip. The light show opens in early November and goes until the first week of January. Visitors can show…
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Playing Hockey with a Fury
Daniel Hayes grew up playing hockey in Las Vegas, Nevada. Before he left home for the U.S. Navy and then the Army, he grew his passion for the sport. When Hayes medically retired, he returned to his hometown and continued pursuing hockey. He found a camaraderie with teammates that reminded him of his days in…
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Veterans on the Ice
In 2017, Las Vegas introduced its first NHL team, The Vegas Golden Knights. It spurred an obsession for ice hockey throughout the valley, with amateur sports teams sprouting from all ages. That year, military veteran Jason Griego saw the perfect opportunity to help his fellow veterans by forming a non-profit hockey team and organization. The…
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