The Changing Face of America’s Veterans
Gulf War-era veterans now account for the largest share of all U.S. veterans. In the next 25 years, the number of women and Hispanic veterans
June 7, 2019
3:14 am
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home loans
VA owes disabled veterans refunds on home loan fees, report says
The federal government owes at least $189 million to 53,000 disabled veterans who overpaid on their home loans, the department’s inspector general found. Views: 135
June 6, 2019
3:21 pm
D_Day
D-Day Paratrooper: ‘It Was Not My Aim To Be a Hero’
Story by Tyler Francke, ODVA Communications Seventy-five years ago today, more than 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy to fight Nazi Germany. Spurred
June 6, 2019
10:10 am
healthcare
VA MISSION Act: Finding a community provider, making appointments, and getting care
Note: This article is one in a series on VA’s progress implementing the VA MISSION Act of 2018. Under the VA MISSION Act, it will
June 6, 2019
5:49 am
recreation
Elk’s Lodge opens up reservations for annual fishing trip for veterans
Except for an Oregon or Idaho fishing license, which veterans must bring, all necessary items for the day trip, including fishing equipment, lunch, … Views: 178
June 5, 2019
4:03 pm
healthcare
VA announces final community care regulations under MISSION Act
Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the publication in the Federal Register of two final regulations as part of its new Veterans
June 5, 2019
12:35 pm
D_Day
‘Archaeology of D-Day’ Aims to Preserve What the Soldiers Left Behind
For the past 10 years, a cadre of field researchers in France has been digging up, documenting and cataloging the physical remains of the Normandy
June 5, 2019
12:26 pm
WWII veterans
“It Went Perfect.” A 97-Year-Old D-Day Veteran Just Parachuted Into Normandy – Again
For the second time in his life, Tom Rice, a 97-year-old from San Diego, has parachuted into Normandy. Wednesday’s feat, however, was a lot more
June 5, 2019
11:13 am
WWII veterans
Salem-area veterans who were there on D-Day
Some Salem-area veterans parachuted behind enemy lines on June 6, 1944 and others were among the first medics to arrive on the beaches of Normandy.
June 5, 2019
11:12 am
WWII veterans
President Trump Joins World Leaders to Honor Veterans on D-Day Anniversary
(PORTSMOUTH, England) — Queen Elizabeth II and world leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump gathered Wednesday on the south coast of England to honor the
June 5, 2019
11:10 am
WWII veterans
As It Was: Popular Army Sergeant Makes Medford, Ore., His Home
One World War II soldier stationed at Camp White, Sgt. Jimmy Dunlevy, became a solid citizen of nearby Medford, Ore., after the war. Views: 87
June 5, 2019
11:08 am
WWII veterans
A 100-year-old WWII veteran has wanted to skydive since 1942. He finally made the jump.
A naval aviator in World War II, Ronald Mason has always wanted to parachute. Last weekend, the 100-year-old Iowan made his first jump. Views: 63
June 5, 2019
11:07 am