Redmond vets reflect on life aboard submarines
As the Redmond Band of Brothers heard from Rep. Greg Walden about last weekend’s christening of the USS Oregon, some veterans talked about their time
October 9, 2019
11:01 am
Category: News
disability compensation
VA refunds $400 million in mistaken home loan fees
Veterans Affairs officials have paid out more than $400 million in refunds of home loan funding fees in the wake of an inspector general’s report that tens of thousands
October 9, 2019
11:00 am
Post-9/11 veterans
The new ‘This is Us’ military arc is deeply personal
U.S. Marine Corps veteran James LaPorta is “nervous as hell” for season four of the critically-acclaimed NBC drama This is Us because for him, the story couldn’t
October 9, 2019
10:59 am
Korean veterans
War Stories: Irene Richardson
She enlisted for a chance at an education and it was a choice that changed her life. In this week’s War Story, we are introduced to
October 8, 2019
9:02 am
Military holiday shipping deadlines
WASHINGTON — During this holiday season, a great way to connect with our deployed Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen is to send them
October 8, 2019
7:00 am
recreation
Five on 5 – Terry Haines – Rogue Valley VeteRUN
On Tonight’s Five on 5, we are joined by Rogue Chapter Chairman for the Non-Commissioned Officers Association Terry Haines discussing the upcoming Rogue Valley VeteRUN,
October 7, 2019
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emergency assistance
Project Community Connect builds bridges of support
HERMISTON — A cornucopia of resources — including giveaways, services and information — is available during the annual Project Community Connect & Veteran Stand Down.
October 7, 2019
5:56 pm
employment
Military spouses: Check out these hundreds of thousands of temporary job opportunities nationwide
The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring for a variety of temporary jobs, including census takers. (U.S. Census Bureau/Marianne Lee Photography) Views: 351
October 7, 2019
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records and medals
Ashland teen returns Purple Heart medal to rightful family
Seventeen-year-old Ilan Werblow of Ashland collects military medals and loves to study the history around them. His father, Steve Werblow, goes in antique shops during
October 7, 2019
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healthcare
VA observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but any time is good to educate Veterans on health issues that can impact them. Something as simple as
October 7, 2019
7:00 am
mental health
ICYMI: #BeThere Facebook Live on VA Mental Health Care and Suicide Prevention
In support of Suicide Prevention Month, VA and AMVETS teamed up for a #BeThere Facebook Live event to discuss how to recognize the need for
October 7, 2019
6:00 am
USS Oregon is christened
USS Oregon photo via Army Update. GROTON, Connecticut – The U.S. Navy christened its newest attack submarine, USS Oregon, Saturday morning at the General Dynamics
October 5, 2019
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