Wreaths mark vets graves, honor memories
Carolyn Stout stood at the far end of Dallas Cemetery and waved her hands in the air, signaling that she needed more wreaths to place
December 18, 2018
7:32 pm
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Oregon Wounded Warrior parking placard coming January 2019
Starting this January, eligible veterans will be able to obtain a new Oregon Wounded Warrior parking placard. The new placard is the result of Senate Bill 1506 and gives placard holders certain parking benefits.
December 18, 2018
3:21 pm
Korean veterans
War Stories: Charles Cole
He’s a highly decorated Naval soldier, who served his country in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. In this week’s War Stories, producer Cody Rheault introduces us to U.S. Navy
December 18, 2018
2:51 pm
mental health
When measuring resilience, the type of trauma suffered matters
“But I work with women veterans every day, and I suspected this wasn’t the … suddenly men were no longer scoring as more resilient than
December 18, 2018
12:03 pm
family
Women Veterans: Managing Post Deployment Stress
Despite good food, bright lights, and cheer, the holidays come with stress. The pressures, particularly on women, to cook special meals, give gifts, and decorate
December 18, 2018
7:00 am
emergency assistance
Ex-councilman now leading homeless survey effort
Scott McKee of Community Services Consortium is seeking volunteers to help count and gather information about the local homeless population during the last week of
December 18, 2018
6:40 am
caregivers
VA Still Arbitrarily Cutting Caregivers From Program, Even As It Aims To Expand
Congress told the VA to expand its caregiver program to include pre-Sept. 11 vets, but the VA has failed to meet a deadline in the
December 18, 2018
2:00 am
Organizers Call For More Support For Homeless Veterans At Egan Remembrance Vigil
About a dozen people gathered in the rain to honor Major Thomas Egan, tonight. It’s been ten years since the homeless veteran’s death, and organizers
December 17, 2018
9:49 pm
mental health
Why this new program is the smartest thing the VA has done recently
Let’s be completely honest: Getting veterans the help they need is a tricky task. What works for one person may not work for another. Simply
December 17, 2018
3:39 pm
healthcare
ICYMI: #ExploreVA Facebook Live Event on VA Health Care & Innovative Tools and Technologies
VA’s cutting-edge health care solutions conveniently deliver care. Through virtual visits, scheduling tools, mobile apps and more, health care is at your fingertips. To share
December 17, 2018
1:15 pm
CANCELLED WVOC Christmas Taco Dinner Fundraiser
Will be rescheduled at a later date. Proceeds will go to Operation Build Hope “Bryan’s House.” Women Veterans of the Oregon Coast meetings are at …
December 16, 2018
4:45 pm
OVH
Around Town: Dec. 2018 & Jan. 2019
Opportunities still exist for gift giving If you missed an opportunity to donate to a giving tree, the following organizations are still accepting gifts for
December 16, 2018
12:45 pm