Higgins elected VFW State Commander
The national motto for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is no one does more for veterans. Rick Higgins, who was recently elected State Commander
September 5, 2018
7:40 am
Category: Community
Vietnam veterans
War Stories: Paul Kelly
In our weekly War Stories series, we tell the stories of Central Oregon’s war veterans–some who made it back from their war and some who
September 4, 2018
4:05 pm
memorials
Traveling Vietnam Wall to arrive Sept. 12
COQUILLE — Coos County Veteran Services is bringing the Traveling Vietnam Wall to Coos County. The Traveling Vietnam Wall is operated by the American Veterans
September 3, 2018
5:45 pm
Oregon veteran receives home through ‘Military Warriors Support Foundation’
Specialist Charles Patrick, a Purple Heart recipient, grew up in Lebanon and served in the Oregon Army National Guard for about two years. Views: 33
September 2, 2018
2:22 pm
Veteran’s viewpoint: Events for mental health, homelessness coming this month
The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) Advisory Committee is holding its quarterly meeting in Roseburg, Wednesday, September 5, … Views: 102
September 1, 2018
5:33 pm
burial
Unclaimed remains of veterans buried at Willamette National Cemetery
PORTLAND, Ore. — The remains of 28 unclaimed men and women, and 9 spouses of veterans were buried Wednesday at Willamette National Cemetery. Views: 283
August 30, 2018
8:54 am
WWII veterans
World War II veteran prepares for Honor Flight of Oregon
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — In just a few weeks, some local veterans will be making a trip of a lifetime to Washington D.C. The trip
August 29, 2018
6:52 pm
War Stories: Brian Hinderberger
Brian Hinderberger, a navy veteran now living in Bend, shares his story. A special thanks to Gary Gruner Chevrolet Buick GMC for sponsoring “War Stories,”
August 29, 2018
2:04 pm
memorials
Bandon Veterans Memorial Committee awarded grant
BANDON – The Bandon Veterans Memorial Committee has raised sufficient funds to begin breaking ground for the construction phase of the project. Views: 38
August 28, 2018
5:00 pm
emergency assistance
Stand Down for Veterans Sept. 20
A Mid-Valley Stand Down for Veterans will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Calapooia Center at Linn-Benton Community
August 27, 2018
9:24 am
memorials
Standing tall in Warrenton
WARRENTON — The new statue of a Vietnam War soldier, placed near a busy intersection in downtown Warrenton, is the result of a decadeslong effort
August 27, 2018
5:54 am
Dozens participate in Salem walk to honor wounded veterans and law enforcement
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Public Safety Academy in Salem was the perfect starting point for the first-ever Operation Enduring Warrior 12-mile Ruck … Views: 37
August 25, 2018
4:48 pm