Veteran Dick Schawbe talks to a representative of the Veterans Administration on Feb. 22 in Gardnerville.
Photo by Kurt Hildebrand.
Former Marine Corps Capt. Dick Schwabe said he told five other people about the PACT Veterans Clinic at the Douglas County Community & Senior Center.
“I think this is a great event,” he said on Feb. 22.
Former Marine Sgt. Marvin Christy said he served in the early days of Vietnam from 1962-1968, including time with an advisory team in 1964.
“I’m just checking on different things the Vets have to offer,” he said. “Keeping up to date with the local clinic, which does a great job of tending to me when I need it.”
The former Nebraskan said he came here a decade ago after his daughter married a deputy and had three grandchildren.
“We love it here,” he said.
The Grandview Dining Room was lined with tables and representatives from a variety of veterans organizations, including the Veterans Administration.
Organizers said there are a significant number of veterans living in Carson Valley and they hope to make the clinic a regular event.
