Joseph J. Heck: “There is a definite need, now more than ever, for Nevada to diversify its industry.”

For those of us that serve voluntarily in any capacity, being the military or any other--the Peace Corps or any other public service--we do it voluntarily because of the common goal and interest and principle that binds us as a country.

Our Nation's security is dependent, in part, on the willingness of Americans to participate in that security.

We need to think of new ways to bring talented individuals into our armed services.

I find it unacceptable that we would place the additional burden of years of concern about the legitimacy of a bonus payment, or student loan repayment, on those who volunteer to serve.