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Vietnam veterans

War Stories: Vietnam Veteran Ron Anderson

One out of every seven Central Oregonians is a veteran. In our weekly War Stories series, we share the stories of Central Oregon war veterans,

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Wasco veterans seek volunteers

“Our volunteers are important because they give this place a homey feel instead of the colder environment of a business office,” said Wilbern, an Iraqi

War Stories: Falvie Anderson

One out of every seven Central Oregonians is a veteran. In our weekly War Stories series, we introduce you to the stories of Central Oregon war veterans,

Korean veterans

Wanted: Vietnam, Korean war gear, stories

Lisa Commander, director of the Columbia Gorge Veterans Museum, is asking men and women who served in the Vietnam and Korean wars to contribute to

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Rolling fun into a day’s work

Every day is a party for the 15 employees who organize events, outings and activities for residents of the Oregon Veterans’ Home. “This is the

WWII veterans

War Stories: Andy Knox

One out of every seven Central Oregonians is a veteran. In our weekly War Stories series, we tell the stories of Central Oregon war veterans some who

Vietnam veterans

War Stories: Tom Barrier

One out of every seven Central Oregonians is a veteran. In our weekly War Stories series, we tell the stories of Central Oregon war veterans, some

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“Heroes Holiday Carnival”

Delta Kappa ESA held its “Hope for Heroes Holiday Carnival” at the Oregon Veteran Home in The Dalles recently. Views: 84

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A ‘festive and bright’ job

It isn’t every day that a 1946 Chevy pickup is parked at the Oregon Veterans’ Home — and in a courtyard closed to vehicles. The

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Season challenges veterans

Wilbern served in the Oregon National Guard and deployed to Iraq in 2010-11 as part of Operation New Dawn. He now works in the Wasco