Local artist honors female soldiers who lost their lives
In less than 24-hours, Matthew Boulay traveled 3,000 miles for his art. The former marine has two shows going on at the same time, one in
January 25, 2018
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VSOs
New online tool provides Veterans with customized instructions for discharge upgrade process
The U.S. military estimates that tens of thousands of Veterans with less than honorable discharges are likely to have discharges deserving of upgrades. These are Veterans who
January 25, 2018
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recreation
Veteran-owned Integrated Fitness Studio Grand Opening in SE Bend, Oregon
Operation Iraqi Freedom 3 combat veteran Ryan Bilbrey is making a long-time dream come true. Camp Victory began as a Ryan’s one-man mobile personal training
January 25, 2018
11:35 am
VFW/Marine Corps League Honor Guard Seeks New Members
The combined Color/Honor Guard of VFW Post 1383 and Detachment #373 of Marine Corps League are seeking additional Members for the Color Guard. Requirements are:
January 25, 2018
11:10 am
memorials
National Native American Veterans Memorial Finalists Announced
January 25, 2018 The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian has announced the five finalists for the design of the National Native American Veterans
January 25, 2018
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emergency assistance
Stand Downs offer relief for homeless Veterans
“You’d be so lean, that blast of January would blow through you.” Shakespeare, The Winter’s Tale It’s hard to imagine what it must be like
January 25, 2018
7:00 am
taxes
FTC Hosts Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week January 29-February 2
The Federal Trade Commission will mark Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week, January 29-February 2, with a series of free events to help consumers and businesses
January 25, 2018
4:00 am
VSOs
County to use $8K to promote veterans office
Klamath County commissioners have approved spending $8,140 to advertise the Veterans Service Office and encourage more residents to seek out the office for help. Views:
January 24, 2018
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memorials
Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the rise in Boring
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedicated to the Clackamas County natives who lost their lives in the war has been a long time coming. Views: 32
January 24, 2018
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emergency assistance
County, church team up to help vets
There’s no place to shelter homeless veterans — or anyone who is homeless for that matter — in Polk County. Views: 31
January 24, 2018
12:00 pm
PTSD
VA’s National PTSD Brain Bank collaborates with PINK Concussions Group
Today, VA announced a collaboration between its National Center for PTSD and the nonprofit organization PINK Concussions, encouraging women to donate their brains for the purpose
January 24, 2018
7:04 am
healthcare
Learn about VA’s connected health care tools during Facebook Live event
The Veterans Health Administration’s Office of Connected Care will participate in a Facebook Live event on Feb. 1 with the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of
January 24, 2018
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