‘A safe place’ for veterans
ONTARIO — Hundreds of people gathered Saturday to celebrate the reopening of the Veteran Advocates of Ore-Ida’s main facility that was rebuilt after snow caved
May 18, 2019
10:15 pm
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memorials
Rotary Clubs build Peace Garden at CO Veterans Ranch
As a part of their local community service efforts, two central Oregon Rotary clubs have joined together to assist the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch … Views:
May 17, 2019
6:30 pm
Gresham VFW dispenses respect, snacks to Honor Flight veterans
Post 180 provides treats during flight’s layover in Portland on way home to Alaska Views: 32
May 17, 2019
12:00 am
Legion begins free car wash service Saturday
ONTARIO — In conjunction with the American Legion’s 100 years of service in March, the American Legion Ontario Post 67 will begin a monthly car
May 16, 2019
4:15 pm
VA’s national cemeteries to host Memorial Day ceremonies
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs’ (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) will host Memorial Day ceremonies from May 25 to May 27 to commemorate the nation’s fallen
May 16, 2019
6:36 am
Vietnam veterans
Silver Star Vietnam vet ready for Honor Flight
North Albany resident Eric Czernowski credits his youth in a tough Brooklyn neighborhood with saving his life in Vietnam. Views: 28
May 16, 2019
6:00 am
WWII veterans
Robert Maxwell Memorial Planned
BEND, OR — Robert Maxwell is being remembered in a very public way, near one of his favorite places. The Medal of Honor recipient passed away Saturday
May 16, 2019
3:46 am
AARP
State Partners to Educate Oregonians about Scams Targeting Veterans and Seniors
Every two minutes, someone in the United States becomes a victim of fraud. A disproportionate number of scams target the nation’s most honorable and vulnerable
May 15, 2019
2:02 pm
mental health
Other-than-honorable discharge?
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has made mental health care treatment available to former service members with other-than-honorable (OTH) administrative discharges through two new programs.
May 15, 2019
11:19 am
WWII veterans
World War II veterans, families honored at the State Capitol for Armed Forces Day
World War II Army combat medic Vern Staley still remembers the brutal winter of 1944, when his toes froze as his battalion fought the Germans. Views: 54
May 15, 2019
11:18 am
WWII veterans
War Stories: Remembering Bob Maxwell
Before his passing over the weekend, Bob Maxwell was the oldest living recipient of the Medal of Honor in the United States for his bravery
May 15, 2019
11:11 am
WWI veterans
Gone but no longer forgotten: At long last, these four WWI veterans receive memorial service
Upon receiving the flags, Newman-Keyes gave one each to Douglas County Commissioner Tim Freeman and Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs … Views: 1336
May 15, 2019
11:11 am