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2 The Nevada Traverse Vol.51, No.3, 2024This publication is issued quarterly by the Nevada Association of Land Surveyors (NALS) and is published as a service to the Land Surveying profession of the state of Nevada. The Nevada Traverse is an open forum for all Surveyors, with an editorial policy predicated on the objective of NALS and Bylaws, Article II, which reads:%u201cThe purpose of the association shall be to promote the common good and welfare of its members in their activities in the profession of Land Surveying; to promote the common good and welfare of the public in terms of professional land surveying activities; to promote and maintain the highest possible standards of professional ethics and practice; to promote public awareness and trust in Professional Land Surveyors and their work.This organization, in its activities and in its membership, shall be nonpartisan, non-sectarian, and non-discriminatory.%u201dThe publication is mailed to NALS members and similar organizations on a complimentary basis. The Nevada Traverse is not copyright protected. Articles, except where specifically copyright noted, may be reprinted with proper credit. Written permission to reprint copyrighted material must be secured either from the author directly, or through the editor. Articles appearing in the publication do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints of NALS, its officers, Board of Directors, or the editor, but are published as a service to its members, the general public, and for the betterment of the surveying profession. No responsibility is assumed for errors, misquotes, or deletions as to its contents.Article & Advertising DeadlinesJanuary 25th, April 25th, July 25th, October 25thTo submit and article or to request information regarding advertising, please contact the NALS Executive OfficeNALS Executive OfficeT. (888) 994-3510E. nals@nvlandsurveyors.orgRunning an ad does not imply endorsement of that advertiser by NALS, and the editor reserves the right to not accept ads which may be in poor taste or objectionable to the policies of NALS.SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP $220 AnnuallyINCLUDES:%u2022 Complimentary business listing in the Traverse%u2022 Complimentary listing on NALS website%u2022 Member pricing on ads in the Nevada TraverseN ATHEInside this Issue...Featured Articles Robert Stockton Williamson Surveying with the Army in War & Peace 1848 ~ 1882 By: Paul S. Pace, PLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 5NALS Education Foundation Thank You Letters. . . . . Pg. 11Mentor Relationships: How to Support the Next Generationof SurveyorsBy: Trent J. Keenan, PLS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 13From Prep to Recovery: Mastering the FS and CST ExamsBy: Trent J. Keenan, PLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 16How to Stakeout Your Own Surveying BusinessBy: Trent J. Keenan, PLS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 20The Upcoming DJI Drone Ban in the United States: Implications and Controversies By: Michael Detwiler, PLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 26NALS Remembers Kelly Russell %u201cRusty%u201d Combest.. . Pg. 28NALS Says Final Goodbyes to John (Steve) Parrish. . Pg. 30DepartmentsWho%u2019s Who. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 1The Editor%u2019s Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 3President%u2019s Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 4Sustaining Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 12 Professional Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 27Advertiser Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 33NALS BoD Meeting Minutes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 34NSPS Nevada Directors Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 36 Lahontan Chapter Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 37WestFed Report & Highlights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 38Southern Chapter Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 39