Film Workshops for Vets With a Patton
We know it can be tough to share and process life’s experiences and when you’re a veteran, it can be even harder. As journalists, we
September 25, 2019
11:28 am
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mental health
Suicide Prevention Month: “You are not alone, and you never were.”
The following is a guest post from a Military Services Crisis Intervention Specialist at Lines for Life. It seems many veterans exist at the crossroads
September 25, 2019
11:11 am
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Lebanon veterans’ home celebrates its first five years
In five short years, the Edward C. Allworth Veterans‘ Home has become a cornerstone of life in Lebanon. Dignitaries from around the state gathered at
September 25, 2019
10:26 am
caregivers
Expansion of veteran caregiver program delayed until at least next summer
Ida Malone checks on her husband, Navy Chief Petty Officer Averill Malone, before a training camp for the 2015 DoD Warrior Games at Ventura County
September 25, 2019
9:17 am
mental health
Suicide prevention: Not just September, but every day
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. With the month coming to an end, we should remind ourselves that suicide prevention doesn’t end with the observation.
September 24, 2019
11:00 am
Old fire truck has new role at Veterans Legacy
After 20 years in Springfield and another 20 years in Harrisburg, a fire truck that has served both fire departments has been deeded to a
September 24, 2019
3:52 am
mental health
Forums seek feedback on veteran resources
PENDLETON — Input is being sought regarding behavioral health policies and resources for veterans in Oregon. According to a survey completed by more than 4,000
September 23, 2019
5:11 pm
Vietnam veterans
War Stories: Vietnam Veteran Tom Marple
In this War Stories segment, we are introduced to Tom Marple, a Vietnam veteran who served as an interpreter before his civilian job brought him
September 23, 2019
4:49 pm
healthcare
Free flu shots for Veterans at your local Walgreens
VA and Walgreens are national partners, providing no-cost quadrivalent flu shots to enrolled Veterans of the VA health care system. Now through March 31, 2020, enrolled
September 23, 2019
1:00 pm
mental health
Two-day Workshop in Boardman to Focus on Suicide Intervention
Morrow County Veterans Services will host a two-day workshop in suicide intervention skills on Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 30-Oct. 1. The event takes place from
September 23, 2019
12:44 pm
Korean veterans
Honor Flight comes home to big welcome
MEDFORD, Ore.– Twenty-five southern Oregon veterans returned home Sunday after spending four days touring Washington D.C. The trip was part of Honor Flight – a
September 22, 2019
7:16 pm
WWII veterans
75th anniversary of daring WWII Allied operation marked in the Netherlands
Spectators watch a mass parachute drop at Ginkel Heath, eastern Netherlands, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, as part of commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of Operation
September 22, 2019
12:33 pm