memorials
Highway memorial for KIA soldier unveiled
A highway sign to memorialize the sacrifice of Pfc. Ryan J. Hill was unveiled on June 22. Views: 449
June 28, 2019
4:51 pm
Category: News
VA partners with Microsoft to bring internet to more Veterans
One of the pressing issues facing Veterans in rural communities is the lack of fast, reliable internet service, or any internet service at all. According to VHA’s Office of Rural
June 28, 2019
2:00 pm
family
Oregon Zoo offers free admission to military, first responder families on 4th of July
PORTLAND, Ore. – In honor of the Fourth of July holiday, the Oregon Zoo is offering free admission on July 4 to military and first responder guests, as well as
June 27, 2019
12:22 am
family
Free sports gear, tickets for Veterans and military kids
When a military recruit signs the dotted line and raises a hand to swear the solemn oath, their service and sacrifice begins. Often unseen, but never forgotten, are the children
June 26, 2019
8:00 pm
Top podcasts for the commuting veteran
The popularity of podcasts is soaring exponentially. It is a radio renaissance. With over 500,000 podcasts on just the Apple store alone, it’s obvious that with rising popularity comes oversaturation.
June 26, 2019
7:43 pm
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: 165
June 26, 2019
7:07 am
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 Medal of Honor to David
June 25, 2019
9:00 pm
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 of four stamps features one
June 25, 2019
6:03 pm
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 missile systems and directed Project
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 are sharing about their relatives,
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 in Iraq on Jan. 20,
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 the DC beltway, where he
June 21, 2019
7:23 pm