Vietnam veterans
Honor Flight Veterans cherish return to Vietnam
Time may not heal all wounds, but for a group of Vietnam Veterans, it certainly changed the perspective from many angles. A group of 52
March 27, 2019
7:00 am
Category: News
healthcare
VA will drop the fight against Navy vets affected by Agent Orange
VA Secretary Robert Wilkie told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee on March 26, 2019, that he will recommend the Justice … Views: 51
March 26, 2019
9:30 pm
education
Guard to see changes in GI Bill transfer benefits
Provisions allowing Guard members to transfer some or all of their Post- 9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouse or children are set to change,
March 26, 2019
10:38 am
VFW Auxiliary head’s goal is to help vets, community
When people think about the VFW building on Highway 20, they figure it’s “just some bar” where veterans and members get drunk, says Cathy Lindsay.
March 26, 2019
7:16 am
education
Elmer’s funds scholarships to veterans’ families
The Folds of Honor Foundation is funding seven educational scholarships in 2019. Views: 115
March 26, 2019
12:00 am
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: 117
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: 119
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