Local boy sets up donation drive for homeless vets
According to the Oregon Department of Veteran Affairs, there are more than 1,300 homeless veterans in the state. So far, Pitzen has collected 33 … Views:
November 3, 2018
7:02 pm
Category: News
mental health
Veterans talk depression, PTSD, other issues in documentary produced by Corvallis man
“The Grunt Film Project” follows four veterans from the Mid-Valley who talk … After serving from 2012 to 2016, Mogler decided to attend Oregon State …
November 3, 2018
5:55 pm
healthcare
Helping Veterans stop unnecessary medications
Dr. Sara Swathy Battar frequently observed patients transferred from acute to long-term caretaking upwards of 15-20 medications. She also discovered some Veterans often do not
November 2, 2018
7:00 am
Your Veterans Day beverage: Warfighter Pale Ale benefits nonprofit organization Warfighter Outfitters
Raise a glass this Veterans Day with an Oregon beer that gives back to vets. Views: 74
November 2, 2018
6:00 am
WWII veterans
Bad Boys
The hard-working canine mascots of the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II tried their best to be Good Boys….but sometimes a dog’s just got
November 2, 2018
5:26 am
Gresham man celebrates 100 years as shining light
The WWII Navy veteran has volunteered more than 32,000 hours with local nonprofit groups Views: 23
November 2, 2018
1:00 am
Local war hero celebrates homecoming with Rogue Valley community
Central Point, Ore. – It was a happy and emotional reunion, as both family members and veterans waited at the airport for J.D. Day’s arrival.
November 1, 2018
10:08 pm
Donations for soldiers overseas wanted
A local group wants to make sure troops deployed overseas aren’t forgotten this holiday season.… Views: 54
November 1, 2018
7:38 pm
recreation
The Ochoco Mountains Make Their TV Debut
This summer, Oregon Wild had the honor of partnering with Soul River to bring a small group of Oregon youth and veterans on an 5-day
November 1, 2018
3:41 pm
mental health
Scientists Say Energy Drinks Make It Harder To Treat PTSD
Energy drinks like Rip-It and Wild Tiger may be essential fuel for hard-charging U.S. service members, but they’re only exacerbating mental health issues and behavioral
November 1, 2018
12:23 pm
caregivers
VA celebrates National Family Caregivers Month
VA is commemorating National Family Caregivers Month this November by honoring the service of 5.5 million family members and friends who have dedicated their lives
November 1, 2018
12:01 pm
housing
Trump Administration announces decline in Veteran homelessness
Veteran homelessness in the U.S. continues to decline, according to a new national estimate announced today by U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben
November 1, 2018
8:37 am