employment
Research finds veterans earn more than non-veterans
Veterans, on average, earn $5 an hour more than civilians who never served in the military, a new study shows. Views: 75
July 31, 2019
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family
Veterans receive free concert, sporting event, family activity tickets
When over 400,000 Veterans and service members send pictures and thank you notes for the amazing experiences and life-long memories provided by a non-profit organization—free of charge, the impact is
July 31, 2019
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Letter to the Editor: Legion Post 20 to celebrate
One hundred years ago soldiers just returned from France and the First World War. They got together at the old Dallas Armory to organize an American Legion Post. On Aug.
July 31, 2019
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Golf tournament, Great Salem Race, Benefit concert and more: Holding Court
Art, music, golf a scavenger hunt and programs to help veterans make up this week’s Holding Court. Views: 74
July 31, 2019
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healthcare
VA migrates health records for 23.5 million veterans ahead of integration with the military’s system
The departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs are eyeing the end of the summer for significant advances in their efforts for a new, joint electronic health record, a move that
July 31, 2019
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Korean veterans
Korean War veterans honored at Pendleton Air Museum
PENDLETON — When the Korean War ended on July 27, 1953, nine people from Umatilla County had given their lives in service of the U.S. military. With Saturday marking the
July 30, 2019
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recreation
Free Fly Fishing for Veterans Provides Serenity and Connection
On waterways across the country, warriors hardened from service and sacrifice, are feeling peace, joy and connection—often for the first time in a long time. Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing
July 30, 2019
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The sky’s the limit
John Anderson once flew and fixed planes serving his country in the U.S. military. Now retired, he flies radio-controlled aircraft for fun. Views: 51
July 30, 2019
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Facebook Connected Her to a Tattooed Soldier in Iraq. Or So She Thought.
Renee Holland sent her Facebook friend thousands of dollars. She became entwined in a global fraud that the social network and the United States military appear helpless to stop. Views:
July 29, 2019
8:19 am
5 Things to Know About Military Romance Scams on Facebook
Here’s how victims are hooked, and what Facebook and the United States military say they can (and cannot) do about it. Views: 30
July 28, 2019
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Korean veterans
PHOTOS: Three war veteran honored during Dallas Krazy Dayz parade
Retired Lt. Col. Stanton Rickey rides in a black 1967 Chevrolet Camaro convertible during the annual Krazy Dayz parade in Dallas, Oregon, on July 27, 2019. The 98-year-old three war
July 28, 2019
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healthcare
Women Veterans: Talk to your provider about cervical cancer
VA encourages you to talk to your primary care provider about cervical cancer testing because early detection can help save your life. Cervical cancer was once the number one cause
July 26, 2019
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