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Vietnam veterans

▶️ War Stories: Leo Baker

On this week’s edition of War Stories, we feature Navy Veteran Leo Baker who recounts his time serving during the Vietnam War. From traveling across

disabled veterans

What Dis-ability? The Healing Power of Boating

By Ashley A. Massey, Public Information Officer, Oregon State Marine Board A day in 1969 changed the trajectory of Craig Withee’s life. A car accident

Vietnam veterans

War Stories: Carl Shepley

After wrapping up high school, joining the service was his way  to get a college education. But this was during the Vietnam War and traveling

memorials

Beacon of the Sentinels rises over Pendleton

PENDLETON – As Johnny Blagg and Charles Denight watched the installation of the Beacon of the Sentinels on Tuesday, July 20, in Pendleton, they reflected

Veterans quilted in appreciation

With family and friends attending in support, two residents of Hillside Place in Lincoln City were awarded “Quilts of Valor” on July 7. Views: 361

WWII veterans

War Stories: Wallace Holmer

During World War II, he served on a landing craft training waves of soldiers. From the ports of Pearl Harbor to the Japanese mainland, the