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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
Author: odva
From Nazi death camps to Oregon, Holocaust survivors, college student find understanding and …
From Nazi death camps to Oregon, Holocaust survivors, college student … “By being able to see the WWII veteran memorial, I will have a chance
December 16, 2018
7:01 am
home loans
Local military family finds future through VA loan
MEDFORD, Ore.– For 13 years, 33-year-old Chris Whiteley has been serving his country the best… Views: 91
December 15, 2018
6:00 pm
WWI veterans
Review: Peter Jackson’s documentary “They Shall Not Grow Old” brings WWI footage to life
“They Shall Not Grow Old” is a tribute paid by the present to the past, and what a gorgeous gift it turns out to be.
December 15, 2018
7:30 am
emergency assistance
Volunteers sought to help gather information about homeless
Community Services Consortium is seeking volunteers to help count and gather information about the homeless the last week of January. The U.S. Department of Housing
December 14, 2018
6:22 pm
Avoid Robocall Scams and Fraud This Holiday Season
The following information is from the Federal VA: The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continue to team up to combat illegal robocalls
December 14, 2018
9:22 am
mental health
Helping Veterans Cope with PTSD during holidays
The winter holiday season is regarded by many as a wonderful time of the year. However, the holidays can be a painful reminder of past
December 14, 2018
7:00 am
healthcare
Survey: Nearly 40 Percent of Active-Duty Women Report Fertility Problems
… problems after leaving the service, according to a new survey by the Service Women’s Action Network, an advocacy group for female veterans. Views: 93
December 13, 2018
11:52 am
Korean veterans
Major Project To Identify Long Nameless Korean War Dead Begins
Advances in DNA and other forensics now make identification of Americans who died in the Korean War highly likely. The Pentagon is exhuming hundreds of
December 13, 2018
5:02 am
Local woman participates in George H.W. Bush funeral
Alyssa Villalobos, part of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, was chosen to serve in a 21-gun salute in Texas. Petty Officer 3rd Class Alyssa Villalobos
December 13, 2018
12:00 am
It’s time to get together for Wreaths Across America
The United States has a number of holidays meant to honor those members of the armed forces who are serving, who have served, and who
December 12, 2018
5:52 pm
mental health
Certain Female Vets May Face Higher Dementia Risk
By Maureen SalamonHealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Dec. 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The toll of U.S. military service can be steep for female veterans… Views: 52
December 12, 2018
1:00 pm