4th of July: A time to celebrate and remember
This article originally appeared on MakeTheConnection.net. For some, 4th of July brings to mind the smell of burgers on the grill or the celebratory fireworks
June 29, 2018
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mental health
Local leaders visit new veterans wellness center
It’s a wellness center that’ll help veterans who have medical or … LeBow said the University of Oregon just donated more than 50 bed frames
June 28, 2018
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women veterans
Celebrating 70 years of equal service and pay on the anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act
Seventy years ago, in 1948, women Veterans were given a landmark step up with the passing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act – for
June 28, 2018
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memorials
Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is scheduled to make an appearance in Coos County
… local Vietnam veterans and 21-gun salute by the Bandon Veterans Honor Guard, as well as a potential visit from U.S. Representative Peter DeFazio. Views:
June 28, 2018
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memorials
Design selected for Smithsonian’s National Native American Veterans Memorial
This article includes excerpts from the press release issued by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, which is available here. The jury for
June 28, 2018
5:36 am
A tiny house squeezes onto the Street of Dreams
The 204-square-foot abode — a little larger than a parking spot — will be auctioned off to raise money for Oregon veterans organizations. Views: 50
June 28, 2018
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Oregon, Hawaii Army bands unite for special Astoria concert
ASTORIA — “Oregon’s Own” 234th Army Band’s “Empire Builders” Concert Band, in conjunction with “Hawaii’s Own” 111th Army Band, will perform a free public concert
June 28, 2018
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recreation
Recreational Therapy For Vets
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, recreational therapy can provide additional coping mechanisms related to stress and intense emotions by lowering levels of
June 27, 2018
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employment
Tech company touts 10,000 veterans as coders, but wants more
Amazon made news not long ago by committing itself to hiring 25,000 military veterans and spouses by 2021. Now a top executive at the global
June 27, 2018
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Korean veterans
The Korean War started 68 years ago this week
When the Korean War erupted on June 25, 1950 — 68 years ago in June 2018 — Master Sgt. Thomas B. Hutton soon found himself
June 27, 2018
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mental health
How military sexual trauma victims can get service-connected
Sexual assault is a mortifying secret for far too many veterans. Although it is not often talked about, Military Sexual Trauma, or “MST” as it
June 27, 2018
10:12 am
memorials
Trailhead park hosts celebration of Vietnam vet memorial
Dedication of memorial scheduled for Sept. 21 in Boring Station Trailhead Park Views: 57
June 27, 2018
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