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Stopping By: Help on wheels

The desire to help veterans brings them together. The thrill of the open road binds them. The roar of a dozen or two powerful motorcycles

July 11, 2017 12:00 am

Expo event connects veterans

Organized by the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, more than 75 booths will provide information about services available to veterans and their … Views: 19

July 10, 2017 7:26 pm

Keel laid for USS Oregon attack submarine

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The keel of the nation’s 20th Virginia-class attack submarine named for Oregon has been laid at the manufacturing plant for General

July 9, 2017 7:02 am

A “Cup of Joe” and our future…

Many veterans that join us around the coffee table for morning talk and a cup of Joe share their stories about their experiences during their

July 8, 2017 11:00 pm
mental health

Battle Buddies help vets get through fireworks

BATTLE GROUND, Wash. (KOIN) — There’s Rondo and Gracie and Sergeant Rome. They’re all battle buddies, service dogs for veterans with PTSD. They’re making a

July 4, 2017 2:52 pm
mental health

Veterans use writing to tame trauma

Skip Nichols walked to the podium, breathed deeply and shared one of his most agonizing life experiences. Nichols, a Vietnam veteran and retired managing editor

July 4, 2017 2:45 pm

Veteran Benefit Expo – Saturday, July 15

The Veteran Benefit Expo is coming to central Oregon this summer! Organized by the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the Veteran Benefit Expo is a

July 3, 2017 1:31 pm
LGBTQ veterans

Airman makes history at Pride parade

Among the thousands decked in rainbow colors and glitter in Portland’s Pride parade on June 18, one lone airman was marching in his official military

July 3, 2017 8:13 am
burial

Veteran remembers fallen on July 4

Lou Nordyke stoops over a broken flag that lies next to a grave at Claggett Cemetery. The retired Marine, a Master Gunney Sergeant, moves slowly,

July 3, 2017 6:00 am