Category: Community

Band of Brothers resumes

The Band of Brothers veterans’ group will resume meeting Thursday, June 3, after more than a year off due to the pandemic. The group is

May 28, 2021 12:00 am

healthcare

Virtual Care with “Digital Divide” Consult

VA Portland has steadily increased availability of telehealth services for Veterans through the launching of a “Digital Divide” Consult making remote care as easy as

May 27, 2021 3:15 pm

women veterans

Rogue Valley woman makes Oregon history within the Army National Guard

ASHLAND, Ore. – An SOU Alumni is becoming the first woman in Oregon history to become an ROTC-trained infantry officer. Her graduation was Tuesday morning

May 25, 2021 6:50 pm

memorials

Vietnam Memorial Wall closer to construction at US Cellular Fields

MEDFORD, Ore. — A replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. is getting closer to construction here in southern Oregon. Views: 349

May 24, 2021 5:56 pm

healthcare

VA transportation system back and looking for veterans to transport

The Veterans Affairs (VA) transportation system is back in operation and looking for veterans to transport to their VA appointments. The Tillamook part of the

May 23, 2021 12:00 am

housing

Oregon Community Foundation Awards $1.35 Million to House and Care for Coos County Veterans and COVID-Affected Individuals

Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) today announced Operation Rebuild Hope (ORH) and Coos Health and Wellness (CHW) have been selected to receive a Project Turnkey grant of

May 20, 2021 11:46 am

veteran owned businesses

SBA grants start flowing to Oregon restaurant owners

The program accepted applications on a first-come, first-served basis, although amounts were reserved for women, veterans, and racial and ethnic minorities. National chains are excluded

May 17, 2021 6:18 pm

War Stories: Lance Trowbridge

From basic training in Washington to the streets of Prague during the Cold War, Lance Trowbridge traveled all over during his time in the military.

May 17, 2021 3:02 pm

memorials

Oregon City memorial park immortalizes hometown hero

Construction of the 9-acre Tyrone S. Woods Memorial Park created a “permanent testimonial that Oregon City recognizes and immortalizes the bravery of its hometown heroes,”

May 17, 2021 12:00 am

Memorial Day