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8 VETERANS Reporter News www.VeteransReporterNews.com February 1 %u2022 2025A %u2018Human Issue%u2019: Incoming President & CEO Darryl Vance nt Sets Tone on Day One%u25a0January 14, 2025 Marine veteran and longtime U.S.VETS leader Darryl Vance nt succeeds Stephen Peck as the new president and chief executive offi cer of U.S.VETS, the nation%u2019s largest nonprofi t dedicated to preventing and ending veteran homelessness. It was his fi rst day on the job. Darryl Vance nt stood in Los Angeles%u2019 historic Patriotic Hall with the city%u2019s mayor and the U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary, emphasizing that every American has a responsibility to help veterans. Vance nt was introduced at a press conference where offi cials announced progress in reaching more veterans with housing vouchers. He quipped that he wasn%u2019t exactly the new guy, having begun his journey at U.S.VETS 22 years ago. %u201cWe can no longer say we support veterans and then not stand up for veterans and the social inequity they face in this nation,%u201d Vance nt stated. %u201cServing this country should not be a reason to become homeless. Working with our partners, we can make sure every veteran doesn%u2019t have just housing, but a home.%u201d Vance nt, who holds a master%u2019s degree in social work and is a certifi ed substance abuse counselor, emphasized the importance of providing tailored services. %u201cWe know one size doesn%u2019t fi t all. We provide the right services at the right time at the right amount, and we%u2019re getting to know the veteran. Our job is to make sure veterans can stand on their own. Excellent service is empowering them with the services they need.%u201dA U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Vance nt began his tenure as president and CEO on January 2, 2025, succeeding Stephen Peck. As U.S.VETS chief operating offi cer since 2012 and president and COO since last year, Vance nt has overseen preventative care in therapeutic communities, empowering veterans to lead stable, independent lives with dignity. Since starting at U.S.VETS in 2003, Vance nt has expanded programs nationally, including mental health and higheracuity clinical services, peer support, aging programs, and increased residential sites and housing inventory across the nation. U.S.VETS reaches more than 12,000 veterans a year with affordable housing, mental health treatment, employment, food security, and other critical services. %u201cDarryl is a trusted leader and partner to offi cials who rely on his expertise to develop and improve initiatives that get veterans off the streets,%u201d said Carlos Contreras, U.S.VETS board chair. %u201cHe brings an inventive approach to the helm, and we%u2019re fortunate to have someone of Darryl%u2019s character, who will lead U.S.VETS from his heart to make a difference.%u201d With the number of homeless veterans nationwide continuing to drop%u2014down to a record low of 32,882 in 2024 from 62,619 in 2012%u2014Vance nt%u2019s vision for U.S.VETS prioritizes prevention through veteran connection hubs with wraparound services, specialists, and agency referrals; integration with permanent housing in supportive communities throughout the U.S.; and seamless pathways to careers and stable homes from military to civilian life. Vance nt is a key ally of offi cials combating veteran homelessness in Los Angeles and across the country. He was appointed by U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough to the VA%u2019s Advisory Council on Homeless Veterans, which advocates and makes recommendations to the secretary%u2019s offi ce on policy, budgetary, and programmatic changes that aid veterans in regaining and maintaining independence. %u201cWe are going to be the connecting bridge so that when someone walks out of the military and starts the next journey in their lives, they already have a job, a place to live. And it shouldn%u2019t be cookie cutter,%u201d Vance nt said. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation twice honored Vance nt with the AIM for Excellence Award for outstanding leadership in fostering positive change for veterans. He was also named a Weinberg Fellow, focusing on leadership and management development and strategic thinking. Vance nt started his college journey at Southern University and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. He holds a bachelor%u2019s degree in human services and a master%u2019s degree in social work from the University of New England. Vance nt is the proud father of two sons, the youngest a high school senior and fourth-year Navy Junior ROTC cadet. His eldest son is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, and is a captain and Apache pilot.ABOUT U.S.VETS U.S.VETS is the largest non-profi t organization with boots on the ground to combat America%u2019s veteran homeless crisis head-on. Its holistic approach delivers intervention and prevention services, including housing, mental health and career programs, and wraparound services. With residential and service sites nationwide, U.S.VETS is uniquely positioned to help veterans and their families, successfully preventing and ending veteran homelessness.4 VETERANS Reporter News www.VeteransReporterNews.com March 15 %u2022 2022ACTIVE DUTY, RETIRED AND FORMER OFFICERS JOIN OUR CHAPTER!We Fight For Legislation That Supports All Service Members, Veterans, Families & Survivors!Military Officers Association of America,Southern Nevada ChapterP.O. Box 96755Las Vegas NV 89193-5755www.moaa-lasvegas.org orLTC Tommy Thompson(702) 914-1844INVITATIONJewish War Veterans of the USASgt. Manny Peven Post 65Henderson, NV 89044Meets the First Sundayof Every MonthFor further information contact:JERRY(702) 565-1430PresentsPERSONAL PLANNINGand SURVIVING SPOUSESYMPOSIUMMonday, May 16, 2022Clark County Library Theater1401 E. Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas5:15 pm registration6:00 pm program7:30 pm refreshmentsFree AdmissionScan QR code to pre-registerPre-registration requestedFor additional information: www.MOAALasVegas.orgOR (702) 496-5134 OR kmilzer33@gmail.comWhat should be done now to protect your family after your death ... and what to do after a spouse%u2019s death?- A program with information for military veterans, active duty personnel and the general public - The goals of the Southern Nevada Chapter are to promote the purpose and objectives of MOAA National, which is to pursue and further legislation, military benefits, education and scholarships and other objectives of the uniformed services, the nation and the Southern Nevada Military community.%u201cWe fight for legislation that supports all service members, veterans, families, and survivors.%u201dLearn the three phases of Personal Planning for your family%u2019s future. Receive your copy of %u201cPERSONAL AFFAIRS ACTION GUIDE %u2013 A PERSONAL INVENTORY FOR PEACE OF MIND.%u201d Learn how the Surviving Spouse can obtain government benefits. Representatives of the Nevada Department of Veterans Service will discuss the Nevada State Veterans Homes and interment in the Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemeteries.Learn what important legal documents everyone should have and which optional documents you might consider.Nevada%u2019s Premier Veterans Newspaper!Reporter NewsHonoring Those Who Have So Bravely Served This CountryWHY THELEATHERNECK CLUB%u25a0The Leatherneck Club is a local Las Vegas veterans%u2019 landmark, and some would say a mecca. The club hosts a wide variety of veterans groups both local and from across the country for meetings, charitable functions, and unique events. Ghost, the club%u2019s owner is all in for everything that supports veterans but is notoriously shy when it comes to talking about his establishment. True to his handle Ghost evaporated into the ether when it came to talking about his Leatherneck Club, but the patrons of the club were more than happy to sing the praises of the iconic local veterans%u2019 hangout. Virtually everyone who goes there consider it their %u201chome away from home%u201d and consider it a mecca for both veterans and active service members. While the food and service do get mentioned, the commitment and support the club gives to the veteran%u2019s community and all their activities is the #1 thing mentioned by all. A veteran of the Marines, National Guard and a 14 year member of the Marine Riders explained, %u201dI enjoy this club, it%u2019s a home from home.%u201d With him an air Force vet who has been coming to bar for 12 years spoke about how they welcomed everyone. %u201cIt%u2019s a bunch of good people good vets%u2026They actually threw a party for us for the Air Force%u2019s birthday. %u2026 No better place to come for brotherhood and fellowship.%u201dA woman whose husband is a Viet Nam vet extolls the food, service and %u201c... all the activities for Veterans....We just love that there is someplace... people can come here and feel at home and welcome.%u201d Chantal Brown a Marine Corp veteran who works at the bar added, %u201cI feel like I%u2019m at home.%u201dPerhaps the ultimate show of support comes from Steven Nevarez and Bunny Roman who just got married there on 2.22.22. Navarez a retired Marine Gunny Sergeant and 10-year patron says, %u201cThis is a second home for us. It%u2019s a place for us to come together and bond, hang out with other Marines. To just feel at home, feel safe.%u201d Safe enough to fall in love and propose to Bunny. He explained that Ghost even allowed them to get married at the club on their special dateLook LEATHERNECK is Veterans Service Of The Momth 2/2022Ret Marine Gunny Sgt Steven Nevarez`LTC Rick Marshall (201) 655-8993colrick42@aol.comMilitary Order of the Purple HeartGreater Las Vegas Chapter 711 Were you awarded the PH Medal? Join MOPH Chapter 711 Patriots for camaraderie and service with fellow combat wounded veterans. Contact Commander Vincent Palmieri Jr AT 775-389-8100 Do you believe you should have been awarded a Purple Heart and did not receive one? We may be able to help. meetings 1st. saturday each month 10:00 am \i hop 9651 trailwood dr, las vegas, nv 89134