Reno Veterans Share Service Stories at Museum
Veterans and families can look for future community events at local museums and veteran groups.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Military Jobs
Veterans in Reno spent Veterans Day at the National Automobile Museum talking about their service and what it means to the community, and dozens of people came to listen. The event drew on the stories of local veterans who gave the audience a firsthand look at military life.
Why it matters
For Reno's veteran households, events like this are one of the few places where service is talked about in a neighborly setting rather than a formal ceremony. It is a reminder that the people who served are our neighbors, coworkers and family members.
David Sousa spent 25 years in the U.S. Army and now serves as national council administration for the Veterans of Foreign Wars for Nevada, while Andre Torres spent 21 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Dozens of people attended, though no exact count was reported, and the event's future schedule has not been announced.
The players
National Automobile Museum
The Reno museum that hosted the Veterans Day gathering where local veterans spoke.
Veterans of Foreign Wars of Nevada
The state organization where David Sousa serves as national council administration.
The details
Veterans spoke at the National Automobile Museum on Veterans Day, sharing parts of their own histories and their views on what service means to the community. David Sousa, who served 25 years in the U.S. Army and now works as national council administration for the Veterans of Foreign Wars for Nevada, and Andre Torres, who served 21 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, were among the speakers. The museum hosted the gathering, and the audience heard firsthand accounts from people who had worn the uniform.
Timeline
November 11, 2026: Veterans Day event held at the National Automobile Museum in Reno.
The Truckee Meadows View
Veterans Day in the valley has long been marked by parades and ceremonies, and this year's gathering at the National Automobile Museum adds a conversation-style format to that tradition. It fits the pattern of the region's veteran community keeping service stories close to home rather than only in national commemorations.
If you are a veteran or a family member, this is a chance to hear local service stories firsthand and connect with the people who share them. Watch for future community events at local museums and veteran organizations as the Veterans Day season continues.
The takeaway
Local veterans are willing to share their stories with the community, and those conversations are worth attending. Keep an eye on the National Automobile Museum and the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Nevada for announcements of similar gatherings.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Kolotv.
