American Legion gives up Medford restaurant and lounge
Because of a decline in the number of active members, the American Legion in Medford has given up its restaurant and lounge and moved to
November 7, 2019
11:10 am
Category: Community
Vietnam veterans
Local veteran joins others on Honor Flight
BANDON — Bill Russell will say he was the “luckiest Vietnam veteran you’ve ever met,” yet his service saved many lives. Russell served from 1969-70
November 7, 2019
8:05 am
memorials
Veterans Memorial Plaza dedicated
The new Veterans Memorial Plaza at McCormick Park is now open, after an official dedication ceremony on Nov. 1 at 12 p.m. The dedication ceremony
November 7, 2019
8:04 am
Vietnam veterans
The Story Behind The Veteran
It’s a figure that’s staggering and just recently brought to my attention from Jim Redden in the Portland Tribune. Twenty veterans commit suicide each day.
November 7, 2019
4:48 am
Korean veterans
Family finds closure after remains ID’d of Crook County soldier killed in Korean War
The Department of Defense this summer identified the remains of a Crook County man killed during the Korean War. Army Cpl. Norvin D. Brockett was
November 6, 2019
5:25 pm
women veterans
After the Blitz, RAF vet lands in Joseph
JOSEPH — How does a young English girl who served in the Royal Air Force end up in Joseph, Oregon? Views: 542
November 6, 2019
4:03 pm
Breakfast served in Albany for Veterans Day
Breakfast is served from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Albany Veterans Day Breakfast, held in the cafeteria at West Albany High
November 6, 2019
11:29 am
education
UO’s peer advisors help veterans shift from military to college
Like many veterans, Jennifer Wilder found the transition from military life to a college campus to be a difficult one. She spent four years, 10
November 6, 2019
5:31 am
Post-9/11 veterans
Local veteran injured in Afghanistan receives service dog trained through nonprofit
HILLSBORO, OR (KPTV) – A local veteran who was injured while serving in Afghanistan will soon be getting a helping hand from a poodle. Views:
November 5, 2019
3:00 pm
Veterans parade to honor service dogs
Albany’s Veterans Day Parade, which starts at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, is the largest Veterans Day parade west of the Mississippi River. Founded in
November 5, 2019
10:10 am
WWII veterans
Tom Hyer honored as 2019 Distinguished Veteran
When World War II broke out for the United States in 1941, Tom Hyer wanted to enter the service – but his mother, Audrey Bryant,
November 5, 2019
10:10 am
Tualatin Veterans Appreciation Breakfast set Nov. 8
The annual event will be held at Tualatin’s Juanita Pohl Center on Friday,8, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., at the center. Views: 37
November 5, 2019
12:00 am