Spreading sunshine in dark times
Amidst the craziness and stress of being isolated from the rest of the world, local resident Rebecca Swearingen found a way to bring some sunshine
March 27, 2020
12:00 am
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National Cemeteries still providing service through Coronavirus Pandemic
Our National Cemeteries are stepping up to the challenge of providing service through the pandemic. While we are observant of social distancing and realize the
March 26, 2020
6:00 am
COVID-19
Using VA Video Connect to guard against infection
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is leveraging telehealth technology to help protect you and your family from the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Using
March 25, 2020
1:00 pm
COVID-19
Why we need to check on our veterans during social distancing
Content warning: the following article features an open and frank discussion about suicide. If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of self-harm
March 25, 2020
12:54 pm
COVID-19
Misleading COVID-19 flyer linked to VA hospital is fake, officials say
A flyer purporting to be an official Department of Veterans Affairs document full of misleading COVID-19 advice is fake, VA officials said. The flyer circulating
March 24, 2020
4:49 pm
War Stories: Curtis Madson
Forty years of service in the U.S. Air Force he was a pilot who went on missions around the world. This airman is Allen Schauffler’s
March 24, 2020
4:48 pm
Keizer man’s Air Force career lets him serve in unique ways
When Brennen Hankins graduated from McNary he wasn’t sure what to do. “I didn’t really have a game plan I was just kind of trying
March 24, 2020
12:00 pm
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VA national cemeteries adjusts operations in response to COVID-19
All VA national cemeteries are open and will continue to provide interments for Veterans and eligible individuals. However, effective March 23 — as part of
March 23, 2020
4:20 pm
COVID-19
Veterans’ GI Bill benefits to continue during COVID-19 pandemic
Student Veterans will continue to receive their GI Bill benefits under S. 3503, which President Trump signed into law March 21. The law enables VA to continue
March 23, 2020
4:19 pm
COVID-19
Veterans have multiple resources for COVID-19 information
Veterans have multiple resources available for the latest COVID-19, or coronavirus, information. Here are several resources. Views: 87
March 23, 2020
4:15 pm
COVID-19
Coronavirus FAQs: What Veterans need to know
It takes everyone’s diligent effort to do what we can to beat this virus. Please, help your fellow Veterans, those at risk, and your loved
March 20, 2020
1:00 pm
Vietnam veterans
Governor Brown Proclaims March 30 “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” in Oregon
Governor Brown Proclaims March 30 “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” in Oregon.
March 20, 2020
10:30 am