Lane County Stand Down attracts largest attendance in state
EUGENE, Ore. – Lane County residents and veterans came together on Friday to give back to those who have served our country. Lane County Stand
September 27, 2019
6:41 pm
Category: News
WWII veterans
Veterans honor World War II Oregon bombing
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. — The Southern Oregon Submarine Veterans spent Friday afternoon commemorating the World War II bombings of Oregon in 1942. “It doesn’t get as much
September 27, 2019
5:45 pm
Veteran Standdown in Eugene looks to help homeless vets get the services they need
EUGENE, Ore. – The Eugene Standdown happens every year to help get homeless veterans off the streets, and provide them with the services they need.
September 27, 2019
4:48 pm
recreation
Rogue Valley VeteRUN registration open
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — The 3rd Annual VeteRun is coming back to the Rogue Valley in two weeks. The 5K fun run is taking place
September 27, 2019
3:47 pm
Smoke-free policy begins to take effect Oct. 1 at all VA medical facilities
Patients, visitors, volunteers, contractors, vendors and employees will begin to see a smoke-free policy at VA health care facilities starting Oct. 1. The policy applies to
September 27, 2019
10:00 am
Five on 5 – Jonie Anderson- Stockings for Soldiers
On Tonight’s Five on 5, we are joined by Stockings for Soldiers Project Coordinator Jonie Anderson discussing how the organization sends holiday style stockings filled
September 26, 2019
6:58 pm
mental health
Suicide among troops spikes in 2018 to highest rate in five years, Pentagon says
The rate of suicide among active duty military troops was 24.8 per 100,000 people in 2018. Five years ago, the rate was 18.5 per 100,000.
September 26, 2019
2:27 pm
employment
Do veterans lack social-emotional skills? A major study finds that many civilian employers believe they do.
Soldiers, veterans and family members speak with representatives from dozens of employers, as well as educational institutions and veterans services, Feb. 7, 2019, during a
September 26, 2019
10:29 am
Construction to affect traffic at Portland VA
The Portland VA Medical Center at 3710 S.W. U.S. Veterans Hospital Road in Portland will experience traffic changes due to construction. The changes will begin
September 26, 2019
6:17 am
dependents
VA Releases Survivors Quick Start Guide
Each person experiences grief differently when a loved one passes, but survivors should not feel confused about what to do next. The Survivors Quick Start
September 26, 2019
6:00 am
mental health
VA, DoD update the Suicide Risk Clinical Practice Guideline
VA and the DoD Evidence-Based Practice Work Group (EBPWG) recently updated the 2013 Suicide Risk Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs). The CPG helps ensure that every
September 26, 2019
5:00 am
Roseburg VA hosts 4th annual homeless veterans stand down
ROSEBURG, Ore.— Dozens of veterans gathered at the Roseburg VA Wednesday for the 4th annual Homeless Veteran Stand Down. VA staff say the event was
September 25, 2019
5:56 pm