transportation
Veterans Transportation
Are you a veteran or family member of a veteran and live in Polk County? Polk County is exploring providing free transportation for veterans in
July 15, 2019
11:50 am
Category: Community
Special Report: Vet’s life no longer on hold after life-saving surgery
EUGENE, Ore. — There’s new hope for a Eugene veteran who’s been fighting Veterans Affairs for years to pay for a life-saving surgery. Views: 46
July 11, 2019
7:15 pm
Local veteran hopes his success story will inspire others
A local veteran hopes his story of success will inspire other veterans who might be at a low point in life. Views: 53
July 10, 2019
6:52 pm
WWII veterans
Last original Oregon Air National Guard member dies
LaGrande, Ore. – The last original member of the Oregon Air National Guard died over the weekend. In April 1941, Fred Parish enlisted—along with 117
July 10, 2019
2:10 pm
family
Thousands lost in scams targeting military families last year, BBB says
EUGENE, Ore. — In Oregon servicemembers, veterans and their spouses have reported more than 80 scams with an estimated $22,000 lost last year, … Views: 313
July 10, 2019
12:52 pm
Korean veterans
War Stories: Korean War Veteran Art Edgren
In our weekly War Stories series, we introduce you to the stories of Central Oregon war veterans, some who made it back from their war
July 8, 2019
11:00 pm
mental health
Think Too Much: Study probes mental effects from combat among aging veterans
One of the promises this country makes to veterans of its armed forces is that we will tend to their health, both physical and mental,
July 7, 2019
12:11 pm
memorials
Vietnam veterans bring Oregon Memorial Traveling Wall to Seven Feathers
CANYONVILLE—When Vietnam veteran Lonnie Shields of Winston surveyed the Oregon Memorial Traveling Wall outside Seven Feathers Casino … Views: 198
July 4, 2019
3:00 am
Saluting their service
Independence Day, celebrated by many with food, family and fireworks, takes on a unique significance for military veterans. Views: 56
July 4, 2019
12:45 am
healthcare
VA Portland Health Care System: Veteran Connection – Summer 2019
Click and see the Summer 2019 VA Portland Veteran Connection Newsletter. Read the latest Director’s message, MISSION Act updates/references, classes/activities, and more! Please share! Views:
July 3, 2019
5:00 pm
Vietnam veterans
War Stories: Vietnam Veteran Zin Watford
In our weekly War Stories series, we introduce you to the stories of Central Oregon war veterans. This week we introduce you to the story
July 2, 2019
9:00 pm
mental health
Coos Health and Wellness secures funding for training to help prevent suicide among veterans
Jun. 26–COOS COUNTY — The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs recently awarded Coos Health and Wellness with funding to continue its ongoing efforts to reduce
July 2, 2019
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