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
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Category: Community
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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Korean veterans
John Taggart, a local Korean War veteran, honored with medal on Fourth of July in Salem
Aumsville Korean War veteran, John Taggart, received the Korean Defense Service Medal this Fourth of July. Views: 1574
July 4, 2021
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recreation
“Like we wrote a book & it’s coming to life’: Travel pros help Oregon veterans take flight
FLORENCE, Ore. – Watching planes take off and land is a daily routine for 92-year-old Dick Snider. “This is my second home,” he says. The
July 4, 2021
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Community Outreach at 50: Nonprofit continues to fill gaps
Community Outreach Inc. hit the 50-year mark June 15. That’s a lot of time providing a wide range of services: emergency shelter, health services, transitional
July 4, 2021
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Editorial: Willis’ legacy of helping veterans will continue
We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention Jim Willis in this space. He died June 14 at the age of 78, and he’ll long be
July 2, 2021
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Korean veterans
Quilting group produces surprise Sr. Center’s oldest vet
George Hughes had no idea what was coming when he rolled up to a strange house on Tuesday, June 16, with his daughter, Valerie Goff,
June 30, 2021
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POW/MIA veterans
Veterans motorcycle association honors prisoners of war and those missing in action
Roughly 60 motorcycle riders from the Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association rolled through John Day Sunday to honor prisoners of war and service members missing in
June 30, 2021
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VSOs
Everyday People: Veterans service officer focuses on community
Josh Davis, a U.S. Army veteran and former veterans service officer for Multnomah County, has been on the job since early June. He replaces Stephen
June 28, 2021
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Veterans mourn loss of champion
Jim Willis, one of the key figures in the placement of the Oregon Veterans’ Home in Lebanon, died Monday, June 14. He was 78. Views:
June 26, 2021
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WWII veterans
Gresham WWII veteran turns 101
Francisco Villavicencio enjoyed parade, indoor party with family during birthday bash Views: 643
June 24, 2021
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