VFW Auxilliary President visits Central Oregon
The VFW President is visiting Central Oregon’s VFW chapters to check on the treatment of our local Vets. Views: 18
November 29, 2017
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Joint VA/DoD program for wounded, ill or injured service members marks 10th anniversary
VA and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) marked the 10th anniversary of the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES), a program developed by both organizations to
November 29, 2017
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WWII veterans
Remembering Dec. 7, 1941
Pearl Harbor Day and those who lost their lives at the attack received recognition Monday night. The City Council unanimously endorsed a proclamation recalling Dec.
November 29, 2017
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recreation
Wallowa County’s Divide Camp for vets looking toward expansion
A young veteran was released from treatment for severe PTSD symptoms just two weeks before, arrived at Divide Camp last summer. He was angry, scared
November 28, 2017
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Recovery from Northern California fires brings Veterans, VA, community together
It has been more than a month since the devastating Northern California Wildfires ripped through communities, causing cities and counties to evacuate hundreds of thousands
November 28, 2017
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memorials
Native American Veterans Memorial Project
Few people know that Native Americans serve the U.S. armed forces at higher rates per capita than any other ethnic group and have served since
November 28, 2017
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healthcare
Women Veterans, Depression and Heart Disease
Are you a female Veteran who’s anxious or depressed? Then chances are you may be at a higher risk for heart disease. Not exactly an
November 28, 2017
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Military veterans on 19,000-mile motorcycle ride make a stop in Oregon
A group of military veterans on a mission to ride their motorcycles from the Arctic Circle to the southern tip of South America made a
November 27, 2017
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recreation
The Veterans Art Show: A therapeutic outlet for vets
COOS COUNTY, Ore. – A group of veterans in Coos County are providing help for other veterans, which is the main idea behind the arts
November 27, 2017
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emergency assistance
Portland auto dealership tries unique approach to end homelessness, One Vet at a Time
PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that on any given day there are nearly 50,000 homeless veterans on the streets. In Portland, officials estimate
November 27, 2017
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Blind woman, 80, teaches veterans origami, inspires others to keep going
WINSTON, Ore. — A woman from Winston is helping veterans – one origami class at a time. But it’s her own disability that inspires them
November 27, 2017
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Accessing VA care and services online has never been easier
We know that interacting with VA can sometimes be complicated and frustrating. That’s why VA is working to modernize our online tools as quickly as
November 27, 2017
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