Lebanon centenarian honored as parade Veteran of the Year
At 100 years old, World War II veteran Waife E. “Bud” Barnes has earned the right to claim he knows the secret to longevity: keep
November 20, 2018
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Bridge narrows gap between kids and vets
In time for Veterans Day and Pioneer School’s annual veterans dinner, representatives of the school and the Edward C. Allworth Veterans Home cut a ribbon
November 20, 2018
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mental health
Fighting the Spiritual Void
A veteran of deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. Views: 75
November 19, 2018
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transportation
“Go Vets” program make it easier for veterans to get around
MEDFORD, Ore. —The “Go Vets” program helps local veterans find ways of getting around. The program’s focus is on giving vets accessibility to healthcare services,
November 17, 2018
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Local boy receives numerous donations of clothing for homeless vets
MEDFORD, Ore. — In early November, NBC5 News covered a story of a local boy that put on a donation drive to help homeless vets
November 16, 2018
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mental health
At War: Debunking Stereotypes Around Veterans and PTSD
An American soldier in an armored vehicle in the village of Darbasiyah, Syria, in 2017. Views: 52
November 16, 2018
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recreation
Female veterans get out in nature thanks to a non-profit in Douglas County
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. – A non-profit in Douglas County is helping female veterans connect with nature and the community. Views: 171
November 15, 2018
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Coffee-stand sales raise $16000 for vets’ Honor Flights
BEND, Ore. – On Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, Dutch Bros Central Oregon locations donated more than $16,000 to Honor Flight of Central Oregon, … Views:
November 15, 2018
12:15 pm
Newest Certified Hotshots A Unique Team from OR
LAKEVIEW, OR — An Oregon wildland fire team is the newest certified Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) in the country. Traci Weaver, with the Bureau of Land Management,
November 15, 2018
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emergency assistance
UCAN Selected for Operation Welcome Home
Oregon Housing and Community Services will work in partnership with the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs to support communities by … Views: 64
November 15, 2018
4:11 am
emergency assistance
AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Lottery cash to help local veterans
OHCS, in partnership with the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA), will support communities by providing technical assistance in their … Views: 91
November 14, 2018
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emergency assistance
C.O. part of state effort to end veterans’ homelessness
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Housing and Community Services has chosen 10 Oregon communities, including Central Oregon, to take part in Operation Welcome Home, an effort
November 14, 2018
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