veterans in crisis
Raising veteran suicide awareness
An average of 22 veterans commit suicide on a daily basis. And that is how many miles a day Marist College English professor Tommy Zurhellen
April 30, 2019
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recreation
Program gives veterans room to grow
Carrie Allen had to go no farther than across the street to learn about gardening while growing up in Battle Ground. From the time she
April 29, 2019
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healthcare
Salem VA clinic has grueling wait times for veterans seeking a doctor
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs clinic in Salem is plagued with long wait times for new patients. The average delay to see a primary care doctor
April 29, 2019
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Solving decades-old problems one at a time
Well now, another obstacle and hurdle for military spouses has actually been dealt with here in Oregon! Imagine: Something actually accomplished that will make life
April 27, 2019
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Roseburg VA hopes to help survivors of Sexual Assault by walking a mile in their boots
It’s a one mile walk to honor both men and women who have experienced sexual trauma in or out of the military. “That those people
April 26, 2019
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emergency assistance
Giving Vets A Place To Rebuild Hope
It’s often mentioned in discussions of people living homeless: veterans are a noticeable share of the population. Veteran-focused organizations on Oregon’s South Coast formed Operation
April 26, 2019
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Oregon Veterans Foundation donates van to Marine vet with MS: ‘It means the world to me’
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) – An Oregon veteran received a new set of wheels on Thursday thanks to a generous donation. Ken Swiderski is a Marine …
April 25, 2019
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VSOs
Appeals Modernization simplifies complex process allowing Veterans to choose one of three lanes
On Feb. 19, 2019, VA implemented the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 (AMA), transforming a historically complex appeals process into one that
April 25, 2019
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education
Syracuse launches program to train veterans in political careers
This fall, Syracuse will launch its “Veterans in Politics” program, which is designed to give veterans a crash course in what it takes to succeed
April 24, 2019
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women veterans
New text feature available through VA’s Women Veterans Call Center
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) added a text messaging feature to the Women Veterans Call Center on April 23, providing another convenient way
April 24, 2019
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housing
LA GRANDE: The Veterans housing project gets approval
The City of La Grande has approved the project to build affordable housing for veterans. Gus Tsiatsos gave us an update on what to expect
April 24, 2019
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Army breakfast this Sunday April 28 2019 American Legion McMinnville
Cost is $8 adults. It’s the last breakfast for Battle of the Branches. A different branch of the armed services have cooked and sold breakfasts
April 24, 2019
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