Medford veteran ‘feels the love’ by winning an A/C system
MEDFORD, Ore. – A Medford Navy Veteran is getting a new air conditioning and furnace system. That’s all thanks to Metal Masters and Lennox’s Feel
October 11, 2021
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Category: News
The 2021 Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.: Richard Dluehosh’s War Story
In Part 3 of our special War Story series from the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. last month, we introduce you to Richard Dluehosh. After
October 11, 2021
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Honor Flight remembers David Walker, who championed helping veterans tell their stories
David Walker helped Oregon veterans share their stories by accompanying the South Willamette Valley Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.. Views: 753
October 8, 2021
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employment
Veterans unemployment held steady in September as national outlook improved
Veterans unemployment rates held steady in September even as the outlook across America improved for most other job seekers. Bureau of Labor Statistics officials on Friday
October 8, 2021
6:10 am
Forest Grove American Legion hosting virtual meeting
The American Legion Post 2 in Forest Grove is releasing the results of a community-wide survey at a meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.
October 7, 2021
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homelessness
Turning a shelter into a home, nonprofit helps furnish Veterans Village
It takes a village to build a village. The construction of Bend’s Veterans Village is almost complete, but while building new homes is a task
October 6, 2021
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education
Changes to federal loan forgiveness program will benefit thousands of troops, vets and DoD workers
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program waives debts for workers who have 10 years experience in federal or non-profit posts and have been making regular
October 6, 2021
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COVID-19
VA launching outreach and care networks for Long COVID
There are more than 240,000 Veterans that have tested positive for COVID-19, and that number is growing. The long-term effects of virus are still being understood,
October 6, 2021
6:00 am
Remembering veterans with Wreaths Across America
A Gresham nonprofit organization has joined a national effort to honor fallen veterans at Christmas by placing wreaths at headstones across the country. The Gresham
October 6, 2021
1:00 am
Korean veterans
Honor flight takes off
After more than a year of cancellations and postponements, Honor Flight of Central Oregon took off for Washington D.C. on September 22. Twenty-three veterans from
October 5, 2021
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COVID-19
VA resumes collection of debts from benefits overpayments, medical co-pays
Veterans Affairs officials resumed debt collections this weekend for individuals who were overpaid disability and education benefits or owe co-payments for medical visits, ending a suspension
October 5, 2021
11:46 am
mental health
Portland psychiatry professor focuses on bringing down veteran suicide rate
Military veterans make up a small portion of the American population in these days of all-volunteer military. But veterans make up a larger proportion of
October 5, 2021
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