Before becoming one of the most decorated women veterans in U.S. history, Evans first enlisted in 1979, at 19 years old, with the intent of …
When armed conflict arises, Veterans can experience a range of emotions. VA can help Veterans manage their responses to events in Ukraine. The post Coping
The House voted to award the only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II with the Congressional Gold Medal. Views: 530
On February 3, 1945, the U.S. Army sent over 800 Black women overseas to England aboard the SS Ile de France. Their mission was unknown
While Black service members have a long history of courageous service to the United States Armed Forces going back to the Revolutionary War, starting in
While the United States military was racially segregated until President Harry S. Truman ordered its integration in 1948, Black military units have a long history
Did you know that the Charitable Checkoff program lets you designate all or part of your Oregon refund to support veterans?
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is proud to announce that both Oregon Veterans’ Homes, located in Lebanon and The Dalles, have received the 2022
Collection of post highlights of Black veterans and service members for Black History Month 2022.
he Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is pleased to announce the award of nearly $1 million in grant funding to support a range of robust and innovative local veteran service efforts and key projects to improve veterans’ access to transportation, housing, health care and other vital services across the state.
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is pleased to announce it has awarded grants totaling $600,000 to expand Campus Veteran Resource Centers at 15 community colleges and public university and bolster other services aimed at helping Oregon student veterans. Veteran Resource Centers are vital in helping veterans transition from military service to college life, complete their educational and vocational goals and successfully transition back into the civilian workforce and community.
Volunteers will place holiday wreaths to honor and remember our nation’s Veterans at many of VA’s national cemeteries on Saturday, Dec. 18 during this year’s national Wreaths Across America event.
