War Stories: Margie Anderson
Born and raised in Georgia, Margie Anderson now calls Central Oregon home and uses her experience in the military to help veterans across Oregon. Thanks
October 21, 2019
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Category: News
WWII veterans
Journey Of Heroes Heads From PDX To DC
Portland, Or. – More than a dozen Oregon veterans head to Washington DC today. The Journey of Heroes trip is to give them an opportunity
October 21, 2019
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WWII veterans
‘Midway’ movie takes war in the Pacific seriously
This Veterans Day, moviegoers everywhere can witness the most pivotal Pacific battle in World War II: “Midway.” The production reminds viewers just how precariously America’s
October 21, 2019
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10-year old collects clothing for homeless veterans
EAGLE POINT, Ore. — A Rogue Valley’s boy’s dream is helping homeless vets stay warm during the winter season. For the second year in a
October 19, 2019
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Navy Veteran Who Interviewed Gold Star Families in 50 States Ends Journey, Stories Live on in Library of Congress
Retired Navy veteran, Keith Sherman, has interviewed Gold Star families in all 50 states, which concluded in Massachusetts on Friday. These stories will be added
October 18, 2019
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employment
Be the Change: Local program helps veterans get back on their feet by growing their farm skills
VANCOUVER, WA (KPTV) – Many local veterans suffer from PTSD, which makes it tough for them to get and keep jobs and can put them
October 18, 2019
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‘American Valor: A Salute To Our Heroes’ Will Honor US Service Men And Women On Veterans Day
Kyle Chandler, Terry Crews, John Cena, Laurence Fishburne, Gary Sinise, Kellie Pickler, Mike Rowe, Ben Foster, Charlie Weber, Allison Janney, and Clint Eastwood are among
October 17, 2019
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Post-9/11 veterans
Actor Vincent Vargas to speak on veterans transition back to civilian life
The Blue Mountain Community College Veterans Resource Center invites the public to a free presentation regarding the transition back from military active duty to civilian
October 17, 2019
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WWII veterans
Marine Corps admits misidentifying another WWII hero in iconic, flag-raising Iwo Jima photo
Another Marine photographed in the iconic photograph of six men raising a United States flag over Iwo Jima has been misidentified, Marine Corps officials said
October 17, 2019
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Veterans on target at LCSO shooting event
SHEDD — Wednesday morning was cold and wet, but less-than-ideal weather didn’t bother six residents of Lebanon’s Edward C. Allworth Veterans Home, nor the several
October 17, 2019
6:00 am
2 Oregon counties offer vote-by-mobile to overseas voters
SALEM — Two Oregon counties are offering the opportunity for U.S. military members, their dependents and others living overseas to vote in special elections this
October 16, 2019
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Bend to host its 20th annual Veterans Day parade
The 20th annual Veterans Day parade in Bend will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 11. The parade route begins on NW Newport Avenue at
October 16, 2019
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