Is there really a positive side of war?
Sitting around the coffee table at Veteran Advocates of Ore-Ida the other day someone brought up the fact that war in all its horrors of
February 2, 2020
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WWII veterans
Medford WWII veteran passes away at 101
MEDFORD, Ore. — The family of a decorated World War II veteran is hoping people will honor his life with donations to some of his
January 31, 2020
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Quilts of Valor: Every square a thank you, each stitch a heartfelt salute to service
A quilt’s use is as varied as its pattern. From bedding to decoration to a thoughtful gift: quilts have a rich history through cultures around
January 30, 2020
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caregivers
Here’s when the 4.1 million newly eligible veterans and caregivers will get access to online commissary benefits
Newly eligible commissary customers are temporarily unable to use online-based services such as this online ordering/curbside pickup program. The Click2Go program is a convenience offered
January 29, 2020
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homelessness
Guard Member Wants To Build Cottages For Homeless Veterans in Redmond
REDMOND, OR — A 2-acre property in Redmond was recently sold to a couple that wants to turn it into veterans housing. Sean McGann says is
January 29, 2020
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family
Canby Couple Has Vision for Shelter Serving Women Veterans Impacted by Domestic Violence
“The Birkemeiers are builders,” we were told once, by a member of the one branch of the family that decided to go into farming instead.
January 28, 2020
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WWII veterans
Canby to Observe 75th Anniversary of Iwo Jima Flag Raising at Ackerman Center
The Canby/Aurora VFW Post 6057 and Auxiliary invites you to join them on Feb. 22 for their annual Iwo Jima Flag Raising Ceremony, this year
January 28, 2020
10:14 am
homelessness
Bend Heroes Foundation Working To Create Veterans Village
BEND, OR — The Bend Heroes Foundation is working to create a Veterans Village to help end homelessness for veterans. Foundation President Eric Tobiason says he
January 28, 2020
7:08 am
WWII veterans
War Stories: World War II Army Veteran Joe Sharpe
He signed up to serve his country, but was limited to what jobs the U.S. Army would let him do. In this War Stories segment,
January 27, 2020
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homelessness
Veterans Village transitional housing plan gets initial thumbs up from Deschutes Co. Commissioners
Every veteran deserves a place to call home. “We did not have to go in harm’s way because they did, and it’s the least we
January 27, 2020
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Agent Orange
VA releases updated DOD list identifying Agent Orange sites outside of Vietnam
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has released an updated Department of Defense (DOD) list of locations outside of Vietnam where tactical herbicides were used, tested
January 27, 2020
11:00 am
WWI veterans
World War 1 propaganda posters in the Oregon State University Special Collections and Archives …
A sizable collection of World War I posters are currently available for observation at the Oregon State University Special Collections and Archives, located on the
January 27, 2020
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