mental health
Helping vets in crisis
The rate of veteran suicides in Oregon is far outpacing that of civilians — as it is across the nation — and a local group
September 25, 2018
1:20 pm
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Army National Guard considers Klamath departure
A proposal is being considered to close operations of the Army National Guard in Klamath Falls and consolidate forces in Medford. Views: 70
September 24, 2018
12:21 pm
memorials
Advocates start work on what — and where — the Global War on Terror Memorial will be
U.S. troops stand in formation during a ceremony on Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan on Aug 28, 2018. Officials working on the Global War on Terror
September 24, 2018
9:27 am
Local veteran group aims to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network
MEDFORD, Ore. — A rogue valley veterans organization is raising money to help support a great cause for kids. The “Old Guard Riders” gathered in
September 23, 2018
6:24 pm
POW/MIA veterans
POW/MIA Day: “Never Forget”
This year’s local observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, which takes place Friday, Sept. 21, will focus on the recent return of 55 remains from
September 22, 2018
12:00 am
mental health
Saturday is Veteran Suicide Prevention Awareness Day
That’s one reason why the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs is putting a lot of effort into making sure vets know there’s help available and
September 21, 2018
11:11 pm
mental health
Veteran shares journey to combating PTSD and preventing suicide
In Oregon alone a veteran takes their life every three days. … organizations across the nation are going to partake in Veteran Suicide Prevention Day.
September 21, 2018
6:41 pm
Post-9/11 veterans
Medal of Honor: Heroic combat medic to receive nation’s highest military honor
President Trump to award Ronald J. Shurer the Medal of Honor at ceremony on Oct. 1 Views: 57
September 21, 2018
2:31 pm
POW/MIA veterans
His Face Was Used to Symbolize Vietnam Prisoners of War. This Is His Real Story
He remembers being shot down like it was yesterday. On July 18, 1965, U.S. Navy Lt. Commander William M. Tschudy and his co-pilot Commander Jeremiah
September 21, 2018
8:05 am
Volunteers at LBCC help veterans stand down
A Stand Down for Homeless Veterans event is meant to gather resources all in one place, so veterans can get support, ask questions and make
September 21, 2018
6:30 am
mental health
Breaking the silence offers help and fun for veterans
… free thanks to a grant through the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs. The purpose is to provide information and services important to veterans … Views:
September 21, 2018
12:52 am
WWII veterans
Last Doolittle Raider Coming To Oregon International Air Show
Many would say “Doolittle’s Raid” is one of the brighter moments in American military history. It was the U.S. response to Japan’s attack on Pearl
September 20, 2018
2:14 pm