military veterans

Photos by Brett Fisher. A U.S. Air Force veteran and his wife from Reno serve up chili to guests Saturday at Glen Eagles.

Chili from Chili the Kid drips from a ladel into the serving cup Saturday.

Chili is ladeled into a serving cup Saturday at the ICS sanctioned competition.

Honor Flight Nevada volunteers sell tasting kits Saturday at Glen Eagles.

Chili the Kid talks with guests Saturday during the chili cook off at Glen Eagles.

Guests visit Wow Wow Chili from Sacramento, CA, Saturday at Glen Eagles.

Chili cooks wait to share their fare with guests Saturday at Glen Eagles.

Chili temperature is taken while it's stirred Saturday at the High Sierra and Nevada Capitol Regional Chili Cook Off.

Guests are served chili Saturday at the High Sierra and Nevada Capitol Regional Chili Cook Off.

Musicians entertain at the High Sierra and Nevada Capitol Regional Chili Cook Off.

Chili is ladeled into a tasting cup Saturday at Glen Eagles.

Photo by Brett Fisher.

Photos by Brett Fisher. A mother helps her children plant flags at WNC Saturday.

A father helps his sons plant flags at WNC Saturday.

A father helps his children plant flags at WNC Saturday.

Banner carriers halt Saturday's march in front of the field of flags at WNC.

A veteran with his service dogs Saturday at WNC.

Service dogs at the WNC Veterans Suicide Awareness event.

Service dogs at the WNC Veterans Suicide Awareness event.

Saturday's march nears its end at the field of flags on the WNC campus.

VVA Chapter 388 President Tom Spencer (right) with his service dog Chase.

Marchers walk up along West College Parkway Saturday morning.

Marchers walk up along West College Parkway Saturday morning.

Photos by Brett Fisher. The community gathered at the new Richards Crossing Wednesday.

FISH Executive Director Jim Peckham addresses the crowd Wednesday at Richards Crossing.

Outside the front entrance to the new Richards Crossing on Jeanell Drive.

Garth Richards (left) with Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell.

FISH Executive Director Jim Peckham at Wednesday's ribbon cutting for Richards Crossing.

Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments inside the community room at Richards Crossing.

Ribbon cutting at Richards Crossing Wednesday afternoon.

Residential hallway with apartments located on either side.

Photos by Brett Fisher. Vietnam War veterans and their supporters gathered at the Vietnam War Memorial Saturday at Mills Park.

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell delivers the keynote remarks Saturday at Mills Park.

Vietnam War veterans listen to Mayor Crowell's address Saturday at Mills Park.

Veterans and their supporters listen to the reading of the names of Nevada's fallen.

Vietnam War veterans listen to Mayor Crowell address them Saturday at Mills Park.

A Vietnam War veteran rings a bell for each name read among Nevada's casualties.

The bugler lowers his head as the invocation is made to begin the ceremony at Mills Park.

Veterans listen to the invocation Saturday at Mills Park.

Members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 388 in Carson City.

Photos by Brett Fisher. A veteran with his service cat Wednesday on the Capitol Plaza.

A service dog trainer teaches children the importance of working dogs.

Children listen to a Vietnam War veteran Wednesday on the Capitol Plaza.

Veterans talk with representatives from the Reno Vet Center's Mobile Vet Center.

A veteran exhibitor on the Capitol Plaza Wednesday.

Exhibitors on the Capitol Plaza.

Exhibitors on the Capitol Plaza.

Carson High's NJROTC cadets eat lunch on the Capitol Plaza.

Honor Flight Nevada was among the exhibitors Wednesday on the Capitol Plaza.

Military personnel serve lunch to a veteran Wednesday on the Capitol Plaza.

A military veteran's service dog rests on the grass Wednesday at the State Capitol.

Photos by Brett Fisher. Ella Edmondson, 2, at Genoa Coffee and Candy Co.

Sadie Edmondson, 4, at Genoa Coffee and Candy Co.

Sugar cookies fresh out of the oven at Genoa Coffee and Candy Co.

Sadie Edmundson, 4, finishes coloring a Valentine for a military veteran.

Valentine care crates for deployed active military personnel.

Cupcake display at the AAUW Feast of Chocolate Saturday.

Tiramisu and chocolate mousse cakes at the AAUW Feast of Chocolate Saturday.

White chocolate candies at the AAUW Feast of Chocolate Saturday.

Four layer chocolate cake at the AAUW Feast of Chocolate Saturday.

Photo by Arianna Schmidt. Shoppers at the Carson Mall Saturday.

Photo by Arianna Schmidt. Valentine gift display at the Carson Mall Saturday.

Photo by Arianna Schmidt. Valentine gift display at the Carson Mall Saturday.

Photo by Arianna Schmidt. Valentine gift display at the Carson Mall Saturday.

Photo by Arianna Schmidt. Herbal teas on display at the Carson Mall Saturday.

Photo by Arianna Schmidt. Jewelry display at the Carson Mall Saturday.

Photos by Brett Fisher. Nevada State Veterans Memorial behind the State Capitol.

Bronze eagle atop the Korean War Veterans Memorial at the end of E. Fifth Street.

A veterans display by Carson Middle School students in honor of Veterans Day last November.

Photos by Brett Fisher. A veteran receives a service pin Wednesday at Sierra Place.

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell hugs World War II and Korean War veteran Wes Borders Wednesday.

An NVDS Certificate of Appreciation presented to veteran Archie Marcum Wednesday.

NVDS Director Katherine Miller salutes a veteran Wednesday at Sierra Place.

A U.S. Air Force and Vietnam War veteran is awarded a service pin Wednesday at Sierra Place.

NVDS Director Katherine Miller presents a certificate to Phyllis Bendure Wednesday.

WWII WAC veteran Phyllis Bendure is honored by Gov. Brian Sandoval's office.

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell salutes a veteran Wednesday at Sierra Place.

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell salutes a veteran Wednesday at Sierra Place.

World War II and Korean War veteran Wes Borders at Wednesday's ceremony at Sierra Place.

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell awards a veteran with a certificate Wednesday.

Carson City Mayor speaks with a veteran Wednesday at Sierra Place.

Phyllis Bendure receives a service pin from the NVDS Wednesday.

A U.S. Air Force and Vietnam War veteran receives a service pin from the NVDS Wednesday.

A veteran receives a service pin from the NDVS Wednesday at Sierra Place.

A veteran receives a service pin from the NDVS Wednesday at Sierra Place.

A veteran receives a service pin from the NDVS Wednesday at Sierra Place.

Photos courtesy Downtown 2020

Photos courtesy Downtown Coin Club. Coin Club MVP John Syrotynski with Tammy at the senior center kitchen.

Turkeys are selected at Wal-Mart for delivery to the Douglas Senior Center in Gardnerville.

A music festival will take place Aug. 19 Carson City Sheriff's Deputy Carl Howell.

Organizers Eddie Lorton, David Colborne, Maya Keller, Don Alexander, Kevin Howell and Matt Kernodle.

Don Alexander of Carson City is organizing the festival.

Actor Patrick Kilpatrick is Master of Ceremonies.

Photo by Lisa Fisher. A tom turkey at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno (not on the menu).

Photos by Brett Fisher. Veterans section at Lone Mountain Cemetery.

Nevada State Veterans Memorial behind the State Capitol.

Veterans display at Carson Middle School.

Veterans display at Carson Middle School.

Union Civil War veteran markers at Fuji Park.

Bronze eagle crowning the Korean War Veterans Memorial at the end of E. Fifth St.

Veteran buried at Empire Cemetery overlooking Empire Ranch.

World War II veteran buried at Empire Cemetery in East Carson City.

Photo by Brett Fisher. Jeff Nichols and his staff cut hair Friday for Honor Flight Nevada.

Photo courtesy Capital Barber Shop

Photo courtesy Capital Barber Shop

Photo courtesy Capital Barber Shop

Photos by Brett Fisher. Getting Ahead workgroup poster from 2011.

Capital City CIRCLES Initiative on Northgate Lane in Carson City.

Resource bulletin board inside the office of the Capital City CIRCLES Initiative.

Wednesday dinner at St. Peter's Episcopal Church on N. Division St.

Wednesday meeting at St. Peter's Episcopal Church on N. Division St.

CCCI Wednesday meeting and dinner at St. Peter's Episcopal Church.

Photos by Brett Fisher. Retired USMC Gunnery Sgt. Frank Reynolds looks through an album of memories at his Carson City home.

Gov. Brian Sandoval congratulates Frank Reynolds Tuesday morning at the Governor's Mansion.

Frank Reynolds receives a service award presented by Gov. Sandoval.

Frank Reynolds with his son, Shane, and wife Sharon Tuesday at the Governor's Mansion.

Photograph of Reynolds serving in Vietnam, standing beside his house constructed of cardboard and thatch roofing.

Medals and regalia Reynolds earned through 20 years in the USMC, including a Purple Heart.

Fellow veterans attending Tuesday's ceremony in the Nevada Room at the Governor's Mansion.

Members of the first Vietnam Veteran Honor Flight Nevada.

Frank and Sharon Reynolds with Sheriff Ken Furlong, Gov. Sandoval and Mayor Bob Crowell.

Honor Guard for the Northern Nevada Veterans Coalition congratulated by Gov. Sandoval.

Presentation of colors by the Northern Nevada Veterans Coalition Honor Guard.

Frank Reynolds points to a vintage 1960s newspaper map of Southeast Asia hanging on a wall in his home.

International currency collected by Reynolds during his USMC service.

Reynolds' restored classic Chevrolet El Camino complete with USMC badging.

Photos by Brett Fisher. Ana Gregg (left) talks with a job seeker at the February 2016 Job Fair.

The digital sign out in front of the CCHHS building at 900 E. Long St.

The CCHHS building, located at 900 E. Long Street, also houses WIC services.

Tom Spencer, President of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 388, at the February Job Fair.

The next community job fair is Sept. 23 at the Carson City Community Center.

A Job Fair will be held Friday at the Carson City Community Center.

Photos by Brett Fisher. The first of two job fairs held in February this year at the Carson City Community Center.

CCHHS Job Fair held in February at the Carson City Community Center.

Digital sign out in front of the CCHHS building at 900 E. Long St.

Photos by Brett Fisher. New facade of the FISH store on North Carson Street.

New facade of the FISH store on North Carson Street.

A construction worker continues with facade work at the North Carson Street store.

The new Richard's Crossing apartments on Jeanell Drive.

Construction workers on the roof of the Richard's Crossing apartment complex.

Rendering of what Richard's Crossing will look like when completed.