Paintball weapon and our military
Had quite a few local and area youngsters and young adults asking many questions about military service and which branch is best and what the
June 23, 2018
11:00 pm
Category: Eastern
memorials
Medallions get OK for Pendleton vets memorial
Pendleton is one step closer to getting an official veterans memorial. The Pendleton City Council approved the $3,310 purchase of five bronze medallions for a
June 20, 2018
1:30 pm
memorials
Pendleton veterans memorial could get boost from city council
Following a two-year hiatus, Pendleton is getting back into the public art business. At a meeting Tuesday, the Pendleton City Council will consider authorizing $3,300
June 15, 2018
11:41 am
Vietnam veterans
Irrigon veteran reunited with the man who saved his life in Vietnam
On Dec. 1, 1969 Artie Kellar Jr. and Gerald Duncan were on a helicopter in Vietnam when Kellar was hit by a round that tore
June 13, 2018
5:53 pm
education
Iraq veteran, BMCC graduate to run school’s veteran resource center
Some funding for the veterans resource center comes from a $50,500 Oregon Department of Veteran’s Affairs grant for a project called “Operation … Views: 39
June 13, 2018
5:11 pm
When did our military begin?
A couple of young boys came up to me as I was getting the color guard ready to lead off the Global Village celebration last
June 9, 2018
11:00 pm
Veteran suicides prompt epic trek
It was only after Smith’s friends completed suicide that he came to … Although his focus is PTSD and the prevalence of suicides among veterans,
May 28, 2018
10:48 am
Remembering the fallen
For many Americans, Memorial Day is a day to remember those who died in war. But it’s also a time to honor those who served
May 22, 2018
1:40 pm
Honoring Veterans
Saunders, Huntington and about 30 other veterans were honored during a … social science classes came in during the period to sit and visit with
May 11, 2018
1:37 pm
healthcare
Clinic receives county support
A recent memorandum of understanding signed by the State of Oregon and the Veterans Administration allows veterans to receive services from local … Views: 15
May 11, 2018
11:45 am
mental health
Mobile Vet Center coming to John Day
Special counseling for veterans will become available in John Day through the use of a Mobile Vet Center vehicle, which will arrive for its first
May 11, 2018
9:32 am
employment
National Guard members spending more time training
Changes to the Army National Guard are resulting in more days that soldiers are away from home for training and deployment. A Department of Defense
May 8, 2018
5:12 pm