employment
Vet unemployment up in January
After a 2018 of record lows, the unemployment rate for veterans climbed up again in the first month of the year. Views: 90
February 1, 2019
8:54 am
Category: News
veteran owned businesses
This new law gives vet small business owners surplus federal equipment – for free
The Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act allows veteran small business owners to acquire surplus federal equipment, effectively free of charge. Views: 325
February 1, 2019
7:12 am
healthcare
Springfield organization aims to help Oregon vets cover ambulance costs
Miller said Veterans Affairs already covers ambulance fares but said it can be … With that money, he said they can serve 30,000 veterans in
January 31, 2019
4:33 pm
Vietnam veterans
The hell of war shaped Crooked River Ranch veteran’s life
The hell of war shaped Crooked River Ranch veteran’s life … They were also tasked with disarming or destroying any damaged or unexploded … Views: 52
January 31, 2019
12:03 am
healthcare
VA announces access standards for health care
Today, VA announced its proposed access standards for community care and urgent care provisions that will take effect in June and guide when Veterans can seek care to meet
January 30, 2019
11:26 am
Vietnam veterans
Benefits For Navy Victims Of Agent Orange – Just 50 Years Later
Navy veterans who served off the coast of Vietnam were long denied benefits for exposure to Agent Orange. A federal appeals court now has ruled
January 30, 2019
11:24 am
Bandon Veterans Memorial Committee honored by Sen. Merkley
Anyone who would like to memorialize a Bandon-area veteran, living or dead, can purchase a brick for that purpose. Bricks can include three lines … Views:
January 30, 2019
11:22 am
WWII veterans
War Stories: WWII Veteran Robbie Peoples
In our weekly War Stories series, we introduce you to the stories of Central Oregon war veterans. This week, War Stories producer Warren Shultz introduces us to a local
January 29, 2019
8:02 am
Chamber Directory deadline is just around the corner
Veterans pavers for fairgrounds memorial are available through Band of Brothers Views: 54
January 29, 2019
12:00 am
transportation
New website gives military exclusive travel discounts
Military personnel, retirees and their family members now have access to an exclusive discount travel website managed by Priceline. American Forces Travel is a full-service
January 28, 2019
1:22 pm
taxes
These are the federal tax changes for military troops and spouses
Most service members and their families will see a reduction in their tax bills in 2019, but there are a number of changes in U.S.
January 28, 2019
12:30 pm
Vietnam veterans
After Hearing U.S. Veteran Had No Family, Huge Crowd Attends His Funeral In Texas
Scores of people turned up for Joseph Walker’s funeral Monday — not because they knew him, but because they knew the Vietnam-era veteran was at
January 28, 2019
12:11 pm