John Vierra was a jack of all trades, ranging from motor pool maintenance to personnel and serving with combat engineers and tank battalions. Views: 626
A local support group has formed to help veterans who are affected by post-traumatic stress disorder Views: 114
The Veterans Administration Medical Center in Roseburg has been warning veterans for months that a shutdown of their emergency department could be imminent. Now, that warning has become a reality.
It wasn’t the typical ribbon cutting ceremony. Instead of standing in front of some building, Heyward Matthews, a professor of oceanography at St. Petersburg College, wielded the oversized scissors in
When homeless Salem veterans get housing, they usually don’t have cookware or cleaning supplies. Most housing grants can’t buy those things, so Salem Elks Lodge #336 is stepping up to
They may not have friends or family, but when they are committed to the earth, they are never alone. Views: 195
“I just wanted something that was going to be permanent and also wanted something that was going to honor our veterans in a unique and different way,” said Oceanographer and
When she arrived at the wall Saturday, it took Shirleen Helfrick a minute to find her uncle’s name. It was etched in the Oregon Memorial Traveling Wall among the 856
Since You Asked: Oregon has more than a dozen plates … At number four is a red, white and blue plate design for veterans, complete with American … Views: 740
A band plays during the American Legion Post 67 open house at Ontario Veteran’s Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon as the local veteran’s group celebrated its 100th year of operation.
On August 7th, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners will be launching a specialized park pass program for veterans. The pass, which will be available to all Lincoln County residents
Too often, the stories of service and sacrifice of those who’ve borne the battle are never told. When they pass away, all that remains are some faded photos, a few
