Buttigieg and Benitez-Thompson Meet Veterans in Reno | Reno News

Reno News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Pete Buttigieg and Teresa Benitez-Thompson connected with Nevada veterans, spotlighting urgent care access issues and systemic delays—while also showcasing their personal commitments to service and reform. Dr. Vance Alm praised military healthcare’s affordability and accessibility, urging broader adoption. Benitez-Thompson vowed to cut wait times for benefits, calling out the six-to-eight-week referral delays that frustrate vets. Buttigieg, a Navy Reserve vet himself, drew applause for his past airline accessibility work—and though some hoped he’d run for president, he steered focus toward…