Vietnam veterans
Big Read has big finale
Fishtrap’s Big Read came to an end Saturday night with a 1960s-style dance at “The Place,” a community center at the United Methodist church in
February 14, 2017
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education
Student veterans find success and support at Sylvania Campus’ Veterans Resource Center | PCC
The Sylvania Campus Veterans Resource Center welcomed Veterans Affairs Center for Innovation (VACI) Director Patrick Littlefield on Thursday, Jan. 26. Also accompanying Director Littlefield was
February 14, 2017
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VA’s national salute to Veteran patients
This week is the 40th annual observance of VA’s National Salute to Veteran Patients, an opportunity to pay tribute to America’s heroes – the men
February 14, 2017
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Shulkin unanimously confirmed to head Veterans Affairs
David J. Shulkin, an internist and longtime health administrator, was unanimously confirmed Monday to lead the troubled Veterans Affairs Department, becoming the first of President
February 13, 2017
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memorials
Where We Live: Oregon Military Museum
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Thousands of Oregonians have served with distinction in this nation’s wars. A world-class museum paying tribute to them is under construction
February 13, 2017
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emergency assistance
Truffle Shuffle helps St. Vincent de Paul provide housing for local veterans
EUGENE, Ore. – St. Vincent de Paul has more to offer local veterans thanks to runners at Alton Baker Park Sunday. The 36th annual Truffle
February 12, 2017
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Vets Viewpoint: Starting to plan the Veterans Day parade
On March 1, the Douglas County Veterans Day Parade Committee will begin planning for the 2017 Veterans Day Parade. The annual event is one of
February 12, 2017
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recreation
Veterans win at Wildhorse Super Bowl party
More than $10,000 was raised for Divide Camp — a former Wallowa County elk hunt camp that offers a wilderness retreat for combat veterans —
February 11, 2017
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memorials
#HonoringVets: Share your community’s Veteran memorial
I have the privilege of living near Washington, D.C., which means I get to visit our country’s national monuments and memorials. The World War II
February 9, 2017
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mental health
Veteran Teaches Therapists How To Talk About Gun Safety When Suicide’s A Risk
Jay Zimmerman got his first BB gun when he was 7, and his first shotgun when he was 10. “Growing up in Appalachia, you look
February 9, 2017
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education
GI Bill Comparison Tool breaking records, helping Veterans
One of VA’s biggest successes recently has been hiding in plain sight under our digital noses. The GI Bill Comparison Tool continues to quietly break
February 9, 2017
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memorials
An ‘epic night of music’ for an Oregon military hero
Brig. Gen. James B. Thayer earned Silver and Bronze Stars for his service in Europe during World War II. His anti-tank platoon liberated several Nazi
February 9, 2017
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