education
Elmer’s funds scholarships to veterans’ families
The Folds of Honor Foundation is funding seven educational scholarships in 2019. Views: 75
March 26, 2019
12:00 am
Category: News
WWII veterans
WWII Marine Veteran remembers the battle for Iwo Jima 74 years later
Medford, Ore — March 26th marks the 74th anniversary of the end of battle for… Views: 75
March 22, 2019
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Local Vet Honored for Fundraising Efforts
VANCOUVER, WA — The American Red Cross Cascades Region recognizes a number of heroes from Oregon and Southwest Washington, Friday morning, handing out six “Heroes” awards
March 22, 2019
5:47 am
tribal veterans
Native American Veterans Fight On, For Support And Recognition
Of the 317,000 veterans in Oregon, 3900 are Native American. Historically, the First Nations have enlisted at higher rates than any other demographic, despite not
March 20, 2019
8:00 pm
WWII veterans
Decades After Service, Veteran, Scholar, And Spy Gets Gold Medal Honor
More than 70 years after he served in World War II, a Eugene-area veteran, former spy, and retired English professor has received Congressional recognition. Views:
March 20, 2019
3:11 pm
Creswell VFW talks to Congress
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) held a national conference in Washington DC this month to discuss the priority goals of the organization, in which
March 20, 2019
8:38 am
mental health
New veteran-run mental health council set to visit Coos County
While meetings are being held once a month at the Roseburg VA Medical Center, Lloyd-Rogers said its council is working on connecting remote … Views: 47
March 20, 2019
7:26 am
Salute to Veterans Dinner Set for March 29 at Irrigon Senior Center
The Irrigon Senior Center, Morrow County Veterans Services, and the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs will host a community-wide Salute to Veterans dinner on Friday,
March 20, 2019
7:05 am
WWII veterans
Local store hosts fundraiser for beloved Wilsonville veteran Frank Walsh
95-year-old Frank Walsh wants to visit Washington D.C. on D-Day anniversary and will receive help from Wanker’s Corner Saloon and Cafe and Forward Assist Views:
March 20, 2019
12:00 am
Journey the dog begins journey to become service dog for veteran
“Our 84-year history has existed to serve veterans and our nation’s … of snow that quickly,” said Rodakowski, of the Oregon Hazelnut Commission. Views: 38
March 19, 2019
7:48 pm
Vietnam veterans
War Stories: Vietnam War Veteran Robert Elliot
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
March 19, 2019
3:46 pm
Military Heritage Chronicles – Welcome Home
On Saturday, April 6, at 1 p.m., members of the various Veteran Service … veterans, scattered around the nation, and particularly the state of Oregon.
March 19, 2019
3:18 pm