BATTLE GROUND, Wash. (KOIN) — There’s Rondo and Gracie and Sergeant Rome. They’re all battle buddies, service dogs for veterans with PTSD. They’re making a
Skip Nichols walked to the podium, breathed deeply and shared one of his most agonizing life experiences. Nichols, a Vietnam veteran and retired managing editor
The Veteran Benefit Expo is coming to central Oregon this summer! Organized by the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the Veteran Benefit Expo is a
A new site-specific courtyard by Oregon artist Lee Imonen, as well as a portrait of namesake Edward C. Allworth and two additional works by Oregon artist April Waters, are now installed at the Edward C. Allworth Veterans’ Home in Lebanon.
Standing with a salute, veterans from across the Portland metro area stood in pause Wednesday at the Willamette National Cemetery. What drew all of them
Among the thousands decked in rainbow colors and glitter in Portland’s Pride parade on June 18, one lone airman was marching in his official military
Lou Nordyke stoops over a broken flag that lies next to a grave at Claggett Cemetery. The retired Marine, a Master Gunney Sergeant, moves slowly,
Today, Secretary of Veterans Affairs David J. Shulkin, M.D. unveiled the world’s most advanced commercial prosthetic — the Life Under Kinetic Evolution (LUKE) arm —
Members of the military contribute in many ways to our national security, and once they leave the military, they have a unique and nuanced perspective
Assisted by the nonprofit Warrior Expeditions, which supports outdoor journeys to help veterans melt the effects of combat, several veterans are hiking the entire 2,650-mile
Sons of American Legion are men who had relatives, such as parents or … “Because I want to help veterans,” he said explaining why he
This office also has an employment specialist who works on behalf of job seekers to help veterans or referrals find the best fit in employment.
