A pair of post-9/11 veterans in Congress are pushing fellow lawmakers to lock in a prominent spot on the National Mall for the planned Global War
Over the past 10 years, several highways in Oregon have been turned into concrete- and-blacktop memorials to Oregon’s veterans and those killed in five major
The new Veterans Memorial Plaza at McCormick Park is now open, after an official dedication ceremony on Nov. 1 at 12 p.m. The dedication ceremony
PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — History buffs, local officials and a sociology professor recently dedicated a historical marker in Oregon recognizing a segregated Army battalion comprised
The state of Oregon is dedicating its newest historical marker this afternoon (Friday) at 4:30 p.m. It honors the U.S. Army’s 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion,
It wasn’t the typical ribbon cutting ceremony. Instead of standing in front of some building, Heyward Matthews, a professor of oceanography at St. Petersburg College,
“I just wanted something that was going to be permanent and also wanted something that was going to honor our veterans in a unique and
When she arrived at the wall Saturday, it took Shirleen Helfrick a minute to find her uncle’s name. It was etched in the Oregon Memorial
The family of a Gresham man who gave his life in service to his country gathered Tuesday morning, July 30, to unveil a sign honoring
The memorial, known as the “Circle of Heroes” and touted as the first of its kind by its creators, will feature 24 concrete statues of
BEND, Ore. – The Deschutes Pioneer Association and the Deschutes County Historical Society invite the public to view the Oregon Vietnam Veterans …
COOS COUNTY, Ore. – The National Veteran Organization, Tribute to the Troops, makes its way to the south coast for the weekend. Over 100 motorcycles
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