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2020 Memorial Day Statewide Events
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May 22, 2020
3:30 pm
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Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Kelly Fitzpatrick Reflects on Importance of Tradition during Uncertain Times
In these unprecedented times, I have found myself reflecting more and more on the importance of tradition. Our great nation is rooted in many wonderful traditions. They bind us together, they strengthen us. They provide structure to our lives. They give meaning to the sacrifices that have been made to preserve our freedoms and our way of life.
May 22, 2020
2:20 pm
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April 1 is Census Day
Governor Brown Proclaims March 30 “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” in Oregon.
April 1, 2020
12:37 pm
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Governor Brown Proclaims March 30 “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” in Oregon
Governor Brown Proclaims March 30 “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” in Oregon.
March 20, 2020
10:30 am
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Governor Brown Proclaims March 15-21 “Women’s Military History Week” in Oregon
Governor Brown Proclaims March 15-21 “Women’s Military History Week” in Oregon.
March 5, 2020
10:36 am
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ODVA Advisory Committee to hold first meeting in 2020
The first 2020 meeting of the Advisory Committee to the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will be held Wednesday, March 4, at Tillamook Bay Community College, 4301 Third St. in Tillamook. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m.
February 26, 2020
3:11 pm
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This Tax Season, Support Oregon Veterans
Did you know that the Charitable Checkoff program lets you designate all or part of your Oregon refund to support veterans?
February 10, 2020
1:41 pm
Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Welcomes New Deputy Director Sean O’Day
Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Kelly Fitzpatrick has selected U.S. Army veteran Sean O’Day to serve as the new deputy director of ODVA. O’Day,
February 6, 2020
12:40 pm
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Veterans and War Memorials Grant Applications Open
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD)’s Veterans’ and War Memorials Grant Program was created and established to provide funding assistance to local governments for the construction and restoration of veterans’ and war memorials. The program will help honor Oregon’s soldiers and veterans by commemorating their service to the country.
December 4, 2019
12:09 pm
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Wreaths Across America Events Hosted in Oregon December 14
Volunteers will place holiday wreaths to honor and remember our nation’s Veterans at many of VA’s national cemeteries this Saturday, Dec. 15 during this year’s national Wreaths Across America event.
December 2, 2019
11:14 am
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Giving Tuesday: How to give responsibly
As the year draws to an end, holiday goodwill is in abundant supply. Giving Tuesday kicks off the charitable season by channeling charitable efforts around
November 26, 2019
11:22 am
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“Veteran stories are crucial part of our nation’s history” – Veterans Day Message from ODVA Director Kelly Fitzpatrick
I love to study our nation’s history through the lens of our military veterans. Who could fail to be inspired by the brash courage of the United States Marines during the Battle of Belleau Wood in World War I? Or by the words of Marine Captain Lloyd W. Williams, who, after being repeatedly urged to turn back by retreating French forces, famously said, “Retreat? Hell, we just got here.” Legend has it that it was at this battle that Marines earned the German nickname “Teufelshunde”: “Devil Dogs.” What about the story of Pfc. Dirk J. Vlug, serving in the Philippines during World War II, who refused to back down despite being outnumbered 5-to-1. No, it wasn’t one against five enemy soldiers. It was one soldier against five, heavily armed Japanese tanks.
November 6, 2019
10:52 am