Growing new lives
Lisa Akers left the Navy on a medical discharge in 2002 and struggled with her return to civilian life. Growing up in Mill City, Akers
November 4, 2017
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mental health
Local therapy center aims to help veterans in need
ONTARIO — On Oct. 18, U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden, and Jeff Merkley, both Oregon Democrats, sent out a press release urging the U.S. Department of
November 3, 2017
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WWII veterans
Daughter tells Filipino vet’s story
Pepi Nieva of West Linn revises and expands her father’s memoir of surviving the Battle of Bataan and the Death March, then fighting the Japanese
November 3, 2017
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Sandy VFW member is one tough cookie
For Lois Leavitt, growing up one of 12 children, helping out around the house and putting others before yourself was second nature. That’s why, at
November 2, 2017
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healthcare
VA launches program aimed at providing Veterans more options in claims disagreements
VA announced that it will launch the Rapid Appeals Modernization Program, or “RAMP,” with the goal of providing Veterans with the earliest possible resolution of
November 2, 2017
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recreation
Recreation fees waived for Veterans Day
The U.S. Forest Service will waive fees at day-use recreation sites in Oregon and Washington Nov. 11 and 12 in honor of Veterans Day. Views:
November 2, 2017
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healthcare
Women Veterans – We want to hear from you!
Attention Women Veterans: We want to hear from you! Tell us about your experiences at two VAPORHCS focus groups on November 16 or 18 or
November 2, 2017
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‘Heroes’ commandeer the stage with ‘human gentle comedy’
In his well-known short story “The Things They Carried,” American author Tim O’Brien gives a detailed inventory of the things both tangible and intangible his
November 2, 2017
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Umpqua Valley Arts Center holds reception for centennial anniversary exhibit
Culminating its yearlong celebration of the centennial anniversary of the Roseburg Soldiers Hospital, the Umpqua Valley Arts Association will present a new art exhibit with
November 2, 2017
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WWII veterans
Service to Community
The occasion was the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Jesse Fishkin, 17, a member of local Boy Scout Troop 25 and a senior at
November 1, 2017
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healthcare
Oregon Tech’s Dental Clinic Offering Free Services to Veterans Next Week
Monday, November 6-Thursday, November 9, 2017, 10 a.m.-noon. Open to any current service member or veteran with ID. WHERE: Dental Hygiene Clinic, Semon Hall, Oregon
November 1, 2017
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Aimed at strengthening civilian-military relationships, VA and Got Your 6 announce StorytellersX events across the nation
On the eve of Veterans Day, VA in collaboration with Got Your 6 and local Community Veteran Engagement Boards, will host a nationwide series of
November 1, 2017
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