memorials
Standing tall in Warrenton
WARRENTON — The new statue of a Vietnam War soldier, placed near a busy intersection in downtown Warrenton, is the result of a decadeslong effort
August 27, 2018
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Dozens participate in Salem walk to honor wounded veterans and law enforcement
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem was the perfect starting point for the first-ever Operation Enduring Warrior 12-mile Ruck … Views: 49
August 25, 2018
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healthcare
Veterans could receive holistic treatment
A new 150-bed Oregon State Veterans Home is also being planned on 15 acres of land on the … The other locations are in The
August 24, 2018
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women veterans
Women On Deck
When they asked for the 2018 Women Build by Columbia Gorge Habitat for Humanity to have a “Rosie the Riveter” theme, the visiting team had
August 24, 2018
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family
ICYMI: #ExploreVA Facebook Live Event on VA Life Insurance
VA offers high-quality life insurance programs, but eligibility windows are brief. Veterans need to know the deadlines so they don’t miss out on these benefits.
August 24, 2018
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Gulf veterans
Gulf War veterans sought for Portland study
Researchers at the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center are seeking veterans who served in the Gulf War Era for a study. Participants will be … Views:
August 24, 2018
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women veterans
Women’s Equality: Know the past, appreciate the present, focus on the future
Sunday is Women’s Equality Day. It’s a day to celebrate women’s equality in specific, connected ways. Each year, on this Congress-designated day, we commemorate the
August 24, 2018
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memorials
Celebration of Heroes – Vietnam Traveling Tribute, Aug. 24
Coos County Veteran Services is pleased to announce A Celebration of Heroes. This event brings an 80% replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall to Coos
August 24, 2018
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Wounded Warrior Project hosts ‘Soldier Ride’ in Oregon and Washington
VANCOUVER, Wash. — You can expect to see dozens of veterans biking in parts of Oregon and southwest Washington this weekend. Views: 75
August 23, 2018
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Governor Kate Brown Announces Director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA)
Salem, OR—Governor Kate Brown today announced the appointment of Kelly Fitzpatrick as the director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA), effective September 4, 2018.
August 23, 2018
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education
CCC Offers Veterans ‘Boots To Business Reboot’ Course
CCC’s Veterans Education and Training (VET) Center and Small Business … 5, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., veterans are invited to attend a free
August 23, 2018
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education
Forever GI Bill/Colmery Act allows more Reserve service to qualify for education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill
Reservists called up for active duty will soon qualify for increased Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits if they meet certain requirements. The Harry W. Colmery
August 23, 2018
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