WWII veterans
WWII ‘Screaming Eagle’ veteran Henry Ochsner dies at 96
Henry Ochsner took part in D-Day and later received France’s highest honor. Views: 57
September 9, 2019
12:44 pm
Category: News
employment
How Amazon is tackling the veteran unemployment problem
By 2021, Amazon has pledged to hire 25,000 U.S. military veterans across all of its operations. More than that, they are also dedicated to hiring
September 9, 2019
12:23 pm
memorials
Historical marker in Oregon recognizes nation’s 1st black paratroopers
PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — History buffs, local officials and a sociology professor recently dedicated a historical marker in Oregon recognizing a segregated Army battalion comprised
September 8, 2019
2:56 pm
WWII veterans
76 years later, Ashland WWII soldier finally returns home
MEDFORD, Ore.– For 76 years, a Rogue Valley family has waited to learn what happened to one of four children lost during World War II.
September 7, 2019
6:28 pm
women veterans
First sisters to become Army generals say it was “not a game of chance. It is hard work.”
Maj. Gen. Maria Barrett and Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi grew up in a home that valued public service and followed different paths within the military.
September 7, 2019
12:44 pm
Samaritan earns military friendly employer designation
Samaritan Health Services has earned the 2020 Military Friendly Employer designation, marking the fourth straight year for the honor. Views: 91
September 7, 2019
12:00 am
employment
Veterans unemployment up for the fourth month in a row
Veterans unemployment rose for the fourth consecutive month in August, and the jobless rate for younger veterans was higher than the national figure for the first
September 6, 2019
6:36 am
veterans in crisis
VA recognizes September as Suicide Prevention Month
In observance of Suicide Prevention Month, VA encourages Veterans, community leaders, co-workers, families and friends to #BeThere — to help prevent suicide. You can #BeThere
September 6, 2019
4:45 am
caregivers
Hope For The Warriors Awards Scholarship to Bend Resident Angela Boswell
(Hope For The Warriors Restoring Hope Scholarship recipient, Angela Boswell and family | Photo courtesy of Hope For The Warriors) Hope For The Warriors recently
September 5, 2019
12:04 pm
family
Remember our prisoners of war, missing in action, Gold Star Mothers
Friday, Sept. 20, is POW/MIA Recognition Day. This special day and the POW/MIA flag are symbolic of our nation’s resolve to never leave our warriors
September 5, 2019
7:03 am
veterans in crisis
Veterans Crisis Line helps North Texas, Iraq Veteran
Russell Fields patrolled the gritty, dangerous streets of Al-Fallujah, Iraq. An Eagle Scout, college graduate, and airborne-qualified Soldier, Fields led soldiers as a noncommissioned officer
September 4, 2019
1:00 pm
What Comcast does for veterans and the military will surprise you
Everyone loves a good deal, and military veterans are no different. Plus, cable is expensive these days. So for veterans and the military, Comcast offers
September 4, 2019
11:35 am