Nevada’s Namesake Ship, USS Nevada, Returns to Homeport

The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) transits the Hood Canal as the boat returns to its homeport at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following a strategic deterrent patrol (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda R. Gray/Released). USS Nevada is one of eight ballistic missile submarines stationed at the base, providing the […]

U.S. Navy Petty Officer Alfredo Visitacion of Las Vegas serves aboard USS Makin Island (LHD 8)

Quartermaster 1st Class Alfredo Visitacion, from Las Vegas, Nevada, plots the position and bearing of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as the ship transits San Diego Bay for a scheduled underway (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Lawrence Davis/Released).  Makin Island is off the coast of Southern California conducting […]

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants Recognize U.S. Military Veterans on November 9 with Free Entrée

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants is proud to thank U.S. military veterans by offering a complimentary lunch or dinner entrée to those who have served our country on Sunday, November 9 in recognition of Veteran’s Day (Pictured: Grilled Salmon).  McCormick & Schmick’s will treat veterans for the 15th consecutive year to a special menu at participating locations […]

Cast of TV’s “Pawn Stars” plus Murray SawChuck, Chloe Crawford, Pia Zadora, Sabina Kelley and Ricardo Laguna at “Pawn Shop Live” Opening at Golden Nugget

The cast of History Channel’s mega-hit show Pawn Stars — Rick Harrison, Richard “Old Man” Harrison, Corey “Big Hoss” Harrison and Austin “Chumlee” Russell — were on hand to see themselves spoofed in the new broadway-style show “Pawn Shop Live” at The Golden Nugget in Las Vegas on January 30, 2014 (Pawn Stars’ magic expert Murray Sawchuck with Rick Harrison – Photo […]

The Venetian Rolls Out The Red Carpet for America’s Veterans with “Tribute to the Troops”

In celebration of Veteran’s Day, The Sands Foundation is honoring our nation’s veterans with an over-the-top weekend of entertainment, world-class dining, and relaxation at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino.  Nearly 75 wounded soldiers and their families arrived to a heartwarming red-carpet welcome in The Venetian’s Grand Colonnade. More than 1,000 gracious guests and Venetian team […]