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Nevada businesses finalists for Freedom Award

May 13, 2010
By ThisIsReno
Nevada businesses finalists for Freedom Award

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C.–Sen. Harry Reid today congratulated Newmont Mining Corporation of Elko and Legacy Sports International of Reno after they were named finalists for the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. Marking its 15th anniversary this year, the Freedom Award is the highest recognition given by the federal government to honor...
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Governor awards medals to Nevada National Guard soldiers

November 9, 2009
By ThisIsReno

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE CARSON CITY — Governor Jim Gibbons today awarded service medals to two Nevada National Guard soldiers for their heroism and sacrifices in the war on terror. Governor Gibbons awarded a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart to Staff Sgt. Derek Castro of Carson City. Sgt. Castro’s citation says he demonstrated exceptional...
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Nevada National Guard helicopter airlifts hazardous junk cars from Carson River

September 11, 2009
By Bob Conrad
Nevada National Guard helicopter airlifts hazardous junk cars from Carson River

Nevada Commission on Tourism news release: CARSON CITY – The Nevada National Guard used a helicopter training exercise Friday to airlift rusty junk cars from the Carson River that have lurked for years below the water surface, threatening the safety of whitewater rafters, kayakers and marring the river’s natural beauty. A CH-47 Chinook helicopter...
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