Department Commander
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Department of Nevada
Nevada’s Department brings Purple Heart recipients together in service to veterans and their families across the state.
Our Mission
“To foster an environment of goodwill and camaraderie among combat wounded veterans, promote patriotism, support necessary legislative initiatives, and most importantly, provide service to all veterans and their families.”
State leadership
Department of Nevada Command Team
Senior Vice Commander
Kenneth Gonzales
Past Senior Vice Commander
Vincent Palmieri Jr.
Junior Vice Commander
Greg Montalvo
Sergeant at Arms
Richard Lee Moyer
Finance Officer / Chief of Staff
Leonard J. Yelinek
Local chapters
For activities in Greater Las Vegas, visit Stanley J. Spierer Chapter 711. Information for Nevada’s other chapters will be added as it is confirmed.