An auspicious day
“An auspicious day,” is how we named our conversation around the coffee table at Veteran Advocates of Ore-Ida leading up to this article. For two
April 12, 2020
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Category: Community
Quilting guild rises to the occassion, makes face masks for veterans hospital
Members of the Tualatin Valley Quilting Guild meet in King City parking lot to donate 315 face masks to the Portland VAMC. Views: 28
April 11, 2020
12:00 am
3 wars in 30 years Keizer vet has seen it all
Fourth installment in Keizertimes series “A Mile in Their Boots.” This series focuses on the lives of Keizer veterans and active duty military. Are you
April 10, 2020
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War Stories: Air Force Colonel James Dunn
For this week’s War Stories, we hear from retired Air Force Colonel James Dunn. He’s a longtime Terrebonne resident who served in the skies, flying
April 9, 2020
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COVID-19
Hospice continues mission in face of pandemic
One of Krebs’ most beloved duties is reaching out to the veteran community in Central Oregon. “I typically see our veteran patients and veterans in
April 7, 2020
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COVID-19
Veteran organizations work to keep resources, connections alive amid coronavirus pandemic
COOS COUNTY — Helping their fellow military service members in need despite the wide range of coronavirus-related shutdowns is still a top priority for many
April 2, 2020
10:00 pm
COVID-19
VA transitions to virtual care for local veterans
WHITE CITY, Ore.– Local VA facilities have been testing veterans and staff who may have coronavirus. While no cases have been confirmed, the VA says
April 2, 2020
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Oregon Lives podcast: The strangers who showed up to honor unclaimed veterans
This week’s Oregon Lives podcast is about death. But really, it’s about the living. In November, Tom Hallman and I went to a military funeral
April 1, 2020
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War Stories: Don Haag
Four years of service in exchange for a set of skills that set-up a life-long career … not a bad deal right? Don Haag shares
March 30, 2020
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COVID-19
Mail call at vets home: Messages of support flood Lebanon facility hit hard by COVID-19
LEBANON — In a video sent over the weekend to the Edward C. Allworth Veterans’ Home, a youngster named Charlie holds up a hand-drawn poster
March 30, 2020
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mental health
We can’t drag our feet anymore
As the COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues its increasing death toll our numbers of suicides related to our military also continues its march forward. Views: 342
March 29, 2020
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Post-9/11 veterans
Keizer vet found new battlefield at home
During the recession in 2008, 18-year-old RJ Navarro found himself short on hours, cash and options. He found relief in the National Guard. After scoring
March 27, 2020
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