Veterans Day
Albany veterans parade needs volunteers
The annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Albany is at risk of not happening this year due to a shortage of volunteers and staff. The
August 3, 2021
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Category: Community
employment
WorkSource Oregon Centers Reopen
The Oregon Employment Department, in partnership with WorkSource Oregon, launched two efforts to support Oregon’s economic recovery. Thirty-five WorkSource Oregon centers reopened for in-person services
August 3, 2021
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housing
Central Oregon Veterans Village may open by fall
The Central Oregon Veterans Village project in northeast Bend is looking to open this fall, according to the Bend Heroes Foundation. Views: 315
August 2, 2021
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WWII veterans
Non-profit allows local WWII veterans a chance to take flight
MEDFORD, Ore. —One non-profit is giving back to those who have given the most and helping some life-long dreams take flight. Dream Flights Foundation restores
August 2, 2021
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Vietnam veterans
▶️ War Stories: Leo Baker
On this week’s edition of War Stories, we feature Navy Veteran Leo Baker who recounts his time serving during the Vietnam War. From traveling across
August 2, 2021
11:33 am
Vietnam veterans
War Stories: Carl Shepley
After wrapping up high school, joining the service was his way to get a college education. But this was during the Vietnam War and traveling
July 26, 2021
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WWII veterans
Pearl Harbor survivor turns 100; community turns out to celebrate
A lot has happened in the last 100 years, and Dick Higgins has lived through it all. He’s a local navy veteran that survived the
July 24, 2021
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memorials
Beacon of the Sentinels rises over Pendleton
PENDLETON – As Johnny Blagg and Charles Denight watched the installation of the Beacon of the Sentinels on Tuesday, July 20, in Pendleton, they reflected
July 24, 2021
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Veterans quilted in appreciation
With family and friends attending in support, two residents of Hillside Place in Lincoln City were awarded “Quilts of Valor” on July 7. Views: 360
July 13, 2021
12:00 am
WWII veterans
War Stories: Wallace Holmer
During World War II, he served on a landing craft training waves of soldiers. From the ports of Pearl Harbor to the Japanese mainland, the
July 12, 2021
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women veterans
Medford VFW brings on new female Post Commander
Rachael Watters has made it her mission in life to help local veterans. As the new commander of Medford VFW Post 1833, she is the
July 7, 2021
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mental health
Central Oregon Wellness Ranch offers unique ways to help veterans with PTSD
A new program in Tumalo is helping Central Oregon veterans deal with PTSD through unconventional methods. Central Oregon Wellness Ranch uses a combination of equine
July 5, 2021
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