War Stories: Maureen Dooley – Part 2
In last week’s War Story, we introduced you to Maureen Dooley, who served as a public affairs officer in the U.S. Marine Corps before working
December 17, 2019
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housing
Operation Rebuild Hope receives grant for Bryan’s Home
COOS COUNTY, Ore. — First Interstate Bank is depositing money into the non-profit veteran’s group, Operation Rebuild Hope. The bank gave ORH a $2,500 grant to
December 17, 2019
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healthcare
Klamath Falls Air Force base warning service members about CBD
KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. – A local U.S. Air Force fighter wing is warning service members about cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD. In recent years, CBD
December 17, 2019
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VSOs
Services Delay: Curry County Veterans Office
The Curry County Veterans Service Office will be experiencing a delay in services for the next six weeks as a result of staffing issues. The
December 16, 2019
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education
Guardsmen deployed to southern U.S. border will get credit towards GI Bill benefits
National Guard troops deployed to the southern U.S. border for ongoing military assistance operations will have that time counted towards GI Bill benefits eligibility under a new memorandum signed by Defense
December 16, 2019
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WWII veterans
WWII Allies and Ex-Enemy Germany Together Mark Battle of the Bulge 75th Anniversary
(BASTOGNE, Belgium) — Side by side, the Allies and former enemy Germany together marked the 75th anniversary of one of the most important battles in
December 16, 2019
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Fallen veterans honored at Bend ‘Wreaths Across America’ event
Wreaths were laid on Central Oregon veterans’ graves on Saturday in the annual, nationwide ‘Wreaths Across America’ event. Views: 61
December 14, 2019
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Wreaths Across America places more than 1,200 at graves of Salem, Dallas veterans
Kira Nichols and her 3-year-old daughter, Olivia, walked across the cemetery lawn. “Say, ‘thank you for your service,’” Nichols, of Salem, says as they place a wreath
December 14, 2019
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Honoring our veterans one wreath at a time
EAGLE POINT, Ore.– Dozens gathered at the Eagle Point National Cemetery on Saturday to honor our veterans. The ceremony was part of the Wreaths Across
December 14, 2019
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dependents
Blue Water Navy Veterans’ disability claims now being decided
Did you serve in the offshore waters of the Republic of Vietnam between Jan. 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975? If so, then you’re considered
December 13, 2019
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disability compensation
More veterans may be able to claim damages from Agent Orange
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Jackson County Veteran Service Office is reaching out to local veterans to spread an important message to those who suspect they might have been
December 12, 2019
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disability compensation
Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act Takes Effect Soon
BEND, OR — On June 25th, President Trump signed the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act which takes effect January 1st. Deschutes County Veterans Service
December 12, 2019
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