Stitched from the heart
On a rainy afternoon in Gresham, a group of volunteer quilters gathered to present their colorful creations to four deserving, local veterans. The Gresham branch
December 24, 2019
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Pentagon tells military personnel not to use at-home DNA kits
The Pentagon said that potential inaccuracies in at-home DNA kits pose more risk to military members than regular consumers. Views: 45
December 23, 2019
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Vietnam veterans
Operation Babylift Veterans receive retroactive benefits through VA help
VBA and Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA) researchers recently discovered military records confirming the participation of Air Force personnel who deployed to Vietnam for
December 23, 2019
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Outpouring of generosity pays off in happy hearts for GIs’ kids
Christmas spirit reigned Friday afternoon, Dec. 20, in the Sweet Home School District Board Room. It was the culmination of the inaugural Operation Happy Hearts,
December 23, 2019
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veteran owned businesses
This Veteran Found Life After the Navy on a Christmas Tree Farm
After more than three decades of serving in the navy, Mac McCullen found fresh purpose when he fell into farming. McCullen, a commanding officer, says
December 23, 2019
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Our freedoms and the season
The last time the discussion of politics came up was around the coffee table at VAOI when a new veteran walks in and starts to
December 22, 2019
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healthcare
CCAT’s Free shuttle service to Roseburg VA to end
COOS COUNTY — CCAT’s free shuttle service to the Roseburg VA Medical Center will come to an end on Dec. 31 as funding for the service
December 19, 2019
8:52 am
How Artificial Intelligence Is Helping Identify Thousands of Unknown Civil War Soldiers
The three men had different Civil War stories, but they also had something in common: like many who fought during that conflict, they were photographed
December 19, 2019
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Veterans, or Santa’s elves?
Creswell VFW and Auxiliary members assembled 25-plus Christmas care packages. They were full of candy and cookies, new socks, books and a number of personal
December 19, 2019
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family
First-time military family celebrates holidays without a loved one
MEDFORD, Ore.– The holidays are almost here but for hundreds of southern Oregon families, they’ll be celebrating without a loved one. The Oregon Army National
December 17, 2019
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housing
Wounded Portland veteran gets a peek a new special home from the Gary Sinise Foundation
BRUSH PRAIRIE, Wa. — It was a special day for a Portland veteran who was severely wounded and disabled by an improvised explosive device in
December 17, 2019
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memorials
Guest Column: Honoring Oregon’s veterans
Hailing from each of Oregon’s 36 counties, nearly 150,000 Oregonians served in the armed forces during World War II, according to the Oregon Secretary of
December 17, 2019
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