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
July 12, 2021
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Asian American and Pacific Islander
JAVA to Commemorate 75th anniversary of President Truman’s salute to WWII Nisei soldiers
On July 15, 2021, at 12 noon (EST), the Japanese American Veterans Association (JAVA) will commemorate the second annual Day of Affirmation at the World
July 12, 2021
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healthcare
My HealtheVet Advanced accounts will be discontinued
Upgrading your My HealtheVet account takes just a few steps and is free. If you want to upgrade in person or through a video appointment,
July 12, 2021
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women veterans
Medford VFW brings on new female Post Commander
Rachael Watters has made it her mission in life to help local veterans. As the new commander of Medford VFW Post 1833, she is the
July 7, 2021
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Veterans Day
Winning design selected in the 2021 Veterans Day poster contest
An author-illustrator of children’s books and advocate for military families is this year’s Veterans Day poster contest winner. Matt Tavares, of Ogunquit, Maine, works closely
July 7, 2021
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mental health
Central Oregon Wellness Ranch offers unique ways to help veterans with PTSD
A new program in Tumalo is helping Central Oregon veterans deal with PTSD through unconventional methods. Central Oregon Wellness Ranch uses a combination of equine
July 5, 2021
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Korean veterans
John Taggart, a local Korean War veteran, honored with medal on Fourth of July in Salem
Aumsville Korean War veteran, John Taggart, received the Korean Defense Service Medal this Fourth of July. Views: 1254
July 4, 2021
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recreation
“Like we wrote a book & it’s coming to life’: Travel pros help Oregon veterans take flight
FLORENCE, Ore. – Watching planes take off and land is a daily routine for 92-year-old Dick Snider. “This is my second home,” he says. The
July 4, 2021
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Community Outreach at 50: Nonprofit continues to fill gaps
Community Outreach Inc. hit the 50-year mark June 15. That’s a lot of time providing a wide range of services: emergency shelter, health services, transitional
July 4, 2021
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fraud and scams
Protect your benefits by reporting scams and fraud
A few bad actors are seeking to take advantage of Veterans and VA during this challenging time through fraud schemes, scams and other illegal or unethical activities,
July 2, 2021
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Editorial: Willis’ legacy of helping veterans will continue
We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention Jim Willis in this space. He died June 14 at the age of 78, and he’ll long be
July 2, 2021
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employment
The veterans jobless rate saw a big jump as summer began
Veterans unemployment rose sharply in June even amid encouraging news for the rest of the country’s job market, according to data released by the Bureau of
July 2, 2021
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