WWII veterans
Robert Maxwell Memorial Planned
BEND, OR — Robert Maxwell is being remembered in a very public way, near one of his favorite places. The Medal of Honor recipient passed away Saturday
May 16, 2019
3:46 am
Category: News
mental health
Other-than-honorable discharge?
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has made mental health care treatment available to former service members with other-than-honorable (OTH) administrative discharges through two new programs.
May 15, 2019
11:19 am
WWII veterans
World War II veterans, families honored at the State Capitol for Armed Forces Day
World War II Army combat medic Vern Staley still remembers the brutal winter of 1944, when his toes froze as his battalion fought the Germans. Views: 43
May 15, 2019
11:18 am
WWII veterans
War Stories: Remembering Bob Maxwell
Before his passing over the weekend, Bob Maxwell was the oldest living recipient of the Medal of Honor in the United States for his bravery
May 15, 2019
11:11 am
WWI veterans
Gone but no longer forgotten: At long last, these four WWI veterans receive memorial service
Upon receiving the flags, Newman-Keyes gave one each to Douglas County Commissioner Tim Freeman and Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs … Views: 1299
May 15, 2019
11:11 am
memorials
Veterans Memorial to be built at Happy Valley City Hall
HAPPY VALLEY, Oregon – On May 1, the City of Happy Valley was awarded a Veterans and War Memorial Grant from the Oregon Parks and
May 14, 2019
10:51 am
employment
Walgreens HERO program to hire 5,000 Veterans
Walgreens recently announced a commitment to hire 5,000 Veterans over the course of five years through their Helping Veterans with Educational and Retail Opportunities Program
May 14, 2019
7:33 am
tribal veterans
World War II Veteran and Navajo Code Talker Fleming Begaye Sr. Dies At 97
Fleming Begaye Sr., one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers from World War II, has died at the age of 97. Views: 518
May 12, 2019
3:01 pm
A chance to personally honor, locally
For all of you veterans and veteran family members living here in Eastern Oregon, you will actually have the opportunity this coming Saturday May 18th,
May 11, 2019
11:22 pm
mental health
Tune in May 22 for a Facebook Live featuring VA mental health apps and telemental offerings
Join VA’s Office of Connected Care and the Army Wife Network on Wednesday, May 22 at 12 p.m. ET for a Facebook Live event featuring
May 10, 2019
6:00 am
How Military Moms Changed the History of Mother’s Day
When Americans celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, they will be continuing a tradition that most famously dates back to 1908, when Anna Jarvis sent 500
May 10, 2019
6:00 am
WWII veterans
U.S. Postal Service Honors Battleship USS Missouri with a Forever Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service celebrates the USS Missouri (BB-63) with a Forever stamp. The famed American battleship is being honored to coincide with the 75th
May 10, 2019
5:25 am