WWII veterans
Veterans watch B-17 “Madras Maiden” fly
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KOIN) — A restored World War II bomber is in town for tours this week, and local veterans got a chance to see
February 28, 2017
4:32 pm
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women veterans
Veteran without family laid to rest with full military honors
PORTLAND, Ore. — She may have died alone, but Oregon’s veteran community turned out in force Monday to send the message that Casey Kathleen Finnegan
February 27, 2017
7:52 pm
From Estacada to military leadership
Maj. Gen. Randall Ogden’s work with the U.S. Air Force has taken him to numerous foreign countries and inside of The Pentagon, but he’s never
February 22, 2017
7:39 am
memorials
Boring to build memorial for Clackamas County Vietnam veterans
With hopes of celebrating Veteran’s Day around a brand new tribute to Clackamas County heroes, Boring’s Committee on Memorials and Remembrance, Friends of Boring Station
February 21, 2017
7:00 am
emergency assistance
Local organization working to build micro homes for veterans
VANCOUVER, WA (KPTV) – If you drive through downtown Portland on any given night, you’ll see dozens of people sleeping under makeshift shelters. Among them are
February 19, 2017
10:32 pm
women veterans
Photo show focuses on female veterans
In an effort to spur dialogue and discussion around the women who serve our country, the Portland Art Museum will host a one-night, pop-up photography
February 19, 2017
7:00 am
emergency assistance
More than 1200 homeless veterans home at last
PORTLAND, Ore. — More than 1,200 veterans in Portland will sleep in their own beds tonight. It’s quite an achievement considering less than two years
February 16, 2017
6:42 pm
POW/MIA veterans
POW/MIA Flag Will Fly Daily Over Clackamas County, Commission Announces – Oregon City, OR Patch
The POW/MIA flag, which honors prisoners of war and those who went missing in action, will now fly on a daily basis over Clackamas County’s
February 15, 2017
11:14 am
education
Student veterans find success and support at Sylvania Campus’ Veterans Resource Center | PCC
The Sylvania Campus Veterans Resource Center welcomed Veterans Affairs Center for Innovation (VACI) Director Patrick Littlefield on Thursday, Jan. 26. Also accompanying Director Littlefield was
February 14, 2017
2:06 pm
memorials
Where We Live: Oregon Military Museum
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Thousands of Oregonians have served with distinction in this nation’s wars. A world-class museum paying tribute to them is under construction
February 13, 2017
6:00 am
Post-9/11 veterans
Foundation building ‘smart home’ for triple-amputee veteran and his family
Tigard resident Wade Mitcheltree is looking forward to living in his new house, now under construction on Inez Street. But for Mitcheltree, life is quite
February 9, 2017
7:00 am
memorials
An ‘epic night of music’ for an Oregon military hero
Brig. Gen. James B. Thayer earned Silver and Bronze Stars for his service in Europe during World War II. His anti-tank platoon liberated several Nazi
February 9, 2017
7:00 am