War Stories: Ellis Skidmore
In our weekly War Stories series, we introduce you to the stories of Central Oregon war veterans, some who made it back from their war
October 30, 2018
4:33 pm
Category: News
Five on 5 – Honor Flight of Oregon
On Tonight’s Five on 5, we are joined by KOBI-TV NBC5 Executive Producer and Anchor Kristin Hosfelt discussing her series which covers Honor Flight of
October 29, 2018
8:32 pm
Veterans Day Parade Cancelled, New Event Scheduled
The Veterans Day Parade had to be cancelled, because of short staff. … Larry Rupp The Commander for Department of Oregon Military says, “I was.
October 29, 2018
6:30 pm
employment
Veteran Farmers
Occasional cattails line a ditch, and red-winged blackbirds roost nearby. A bucolic farm appears that can be reached by a two-lane gravel driveway. To the
October 29, 2018
11:46 am
Deadline to enter Veterans Day Parade is today
It is the second largest Veterans Day Parade in Oregon and it has been the largest on several occasions. This year the Grand Marshals will
October 29, 2018
11:45 am
mental health
When Female Veterans Return Home
First Lieutenant Brie Zeiger tried to stifle her fear as the C-130 transport plane she was riding in began its descent toward Forward Operating Base …
October 29, 2018
9:07 am
Gulf War syndrome and the burn pits
Since the last Veterans Corner article dealing with Agent Orange, I have had quite a few inquiries from veterans and their relatives, about “what is
October 27, 2018
11:00 pm
employment
VA joins Military Spouse Employment Partnership
Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) announced it is advancing employment opportunities for military spouses through by joining
October 26, 2018
11:04 am
healthcare
Veterans, this Saturday, take back unused drugs
A teenager “borrows” her grandmother’s pain pills. He can’t sleep…so “just one more pill.” She gives her husband some of her old “leftover pain pills.”
October 26, 2018
7:00 am
Veterans banquet tickets on sale
Tickets for the annual Veteran of the Year banquet, to be held on Nov. 9, are now on sale. Views: 22
October 26, 2018
6:00 am
healthcare
Discounted dental insurance coverage for Veterans
VA has selected Delta Dental of California and MetLife to once again offer private insurance coverage for the VA Dental Insurance Program (VADIP). Veterans who
October 25, 2018
7:00 am
Veterans services event Friday at Camp Rilea
Clatsop County veterans will have an opportunity Friday to learn about services available to them. WorkSource Oregon will host a Veterans Stand Down from 10
October 25, 2018
4:59 am