PTSD
Celebrate July 4 with courtesy
“Unexpected and random loud noises can cause combat veterans to become anxious or initiate a fight-or-flight response,” said Klein, who served as a … Views: 77
June 26, 2019
7:07 am
Category: News
Post-9/11 veterans
President Trump presents Medal of Honor to Iraq War Veteran
Editor’s note: The blog entry below was first published by the White House here. On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, President Donald J. Trump presented the
June 25, 2019
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Recognizing Four-Legged Heroes
The U.S. Postal Service honors the nation’s brave and loyal canines with the Military Working Dogs Forever stamps. In this booklet of 20, each block
June 25, 2019
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WWII veterans
Robert Friend, Tuskegee fighter pilot who led Air Force study on UFOs, dies at 99
Robert Friend, a decorated fighter pilot who flew 142 combat missions with the fabled Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, then became an expert on
June 24, 2019
2:00 am
Shouldn’t we keep the promises that were made?
Absolutely amazing the diversity of stories from not only our area veterans, but the stories (full of pride and honor) that the families of veterans
June 23, 2019
6:00 am
memorials
Fallen Keizer soldier gets memorial highway designation on Interstate 5
A stretch of Interstate 5 will bear the memory of a Keizer soldier who died serving in Iraq. Army Pfc. Ryan Hill died in action
June 22, 2019
9:56 pm
mental health
Contemplating suicide, this Marine turned to yoga to save his life
Marine Justin Blazejewski rolls out his yoga mat over a dock floating along the banks of the Potomac River. It’s a sunny weekday morning inside
June 21, 2019
7:23 pm
healthcare
VA MISSION Act Urgent Care Supplemental Option
VA now offers a local community urgent care benefit as a supplemental option, in addition to continuing to provide same day services in primary care
June 20, 2019
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education
GI Bill’s 75th birthday celebrated in US Capitol
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Rep. Mark Takano, D-Calif., made a promise Wednesday inside the U.S. Capitol Building. Views: 32
June 20, 2019
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mental health
Suicide prevention resources
As part of our Column One story on Kevin Howard’s struggle to build a life beyond the battlefield, here is a list of organizations that
June 20, 2019
10:00 am
Patriot Tour rolls through America, including a stop in Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. — Thousands of motorcycle bikers are taking part in a cross-country tour all to raise money for disabled veterans. Last month, one American
June 20, 2019
12:56 am
War Stories: Tim Vaughn
In our weekly War Stories series, we introduce you to the stories of Central Oregon war veterans, some who made it back from their war
June 17, 2019
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