YHS students participate in essay contest ceremony

The Fleet Reserve Association, Sierra-Tahoe Branch and Unit 137 held its annual essay contest on Patriotism.  A luncheon was held Saturday, March 9 at the Veterans Hall in Carson City honoring the winners. Five YHS students were in attendance.  Students include Joe Page, Erika Ramirez, Shania Bebo, Alexus Bodenstein and Kaylee Palmer.

The Sierra-Tahoe Branch - 137 was founded in Minden, 1994. Since then the branch has been servicing the interests of members of the sea services living in and around the Greater Carson City Area. The branch actively supports various area activities that enhance the well being of the active and veteran enlisted members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard both nationally and within its service area.

A few of the recent Branch activities include providing financial support to Nevada Honor Flight, Suicide Prevention and each year sponsoring the Annual Americanism Essay Contest in area schools.

The Branch is a sponsor of the Carson City Division of the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps providing both mentoring and financial assistance to the Corps. Recently the branch has established a working relationship with the Marine Corps Community Services at the Mountain Warfare Training Center at Pickle Meadows, Calif. As such, the Branch provides support for events and programs at the Center throughout the year.

The Branch was incorporated in 2014 as a Nevada non-profit corporation.

The Fleet Reserve Association is a non-profit organization chartered by the United States Congress that represents the interests of enlisted Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine veterans and active duty personnel in the United States.

The Fleet Reserve is the oldest and largest association representing enlisted Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel. Established in 1924, FRA's mission is to safeguard the pay, benefits, and entitlements of the active duty, reserve, and retired members of the Sea Services.