WWI veterans
Veteran of the Year nominations sought
The theme of the 2018 Albany Veterans Day parade will be “A Century of Valor — WWI to Present Day,” marking the 100th anniversary of
July 7, 2018
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Category: News
Grand Marshal Guenther thanks “the unsung heroes”
Air Force veteran, Vietnam War prisoner and former city manager Lynn Guenther gladly but modestly accepted the Grand Marshal honor for the Hood River July
July 7, 2018
12:00 am
housing
Nonprofit recognized for helping veterans
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley has recognized the efforts of a Clackamas County nonprofit agency to help veterans find transitional housing, food and clothing. Views: 60
July 5, 2018
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“U.S. Coast Guard: Through the Eye of the Artist” July 19 – September 16
U.S. Coast Guard: Through the Eye of the Artist, featuring fifteen works of art by 11 United States Coast Guard artists – more than half
July 5, 2018
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education
Changes coming to Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance program
Effective August 1, 2018, the entitlement available under the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program will be reduced from 45 months to 36 months, but
July 3, 2018
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Oregon Air National Guard Flyovers Scheduled for Fourth of July Holiday
The Oregon Air National Guard is scheduled to conduct Independence Day flyovers at various locations throughout Oregon. F-15 Eagle fighter jets from both the 173rd
July 3, 2018
11:18 am
PTSD
‘Be Courteous With Fireworks’: Veterans Ask A Community To Help Those With PTSD
The bright lights and booming sounds of fireworks on the Fourth of July can be tough for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Views: 102
July 3, 2018
9:56 am
War Stories: Dan Swearingen
In our weekly War Stories series we tell the stories of Central Oregon’s war veterans, some who made it back from their war and some
July 3, 2018
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Sweet Home woman named Oregon VFW Auxiliary president
A Sweet Home woman is the new president of the Oregon Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Cathy Lindsay has been active in
July 3, 2018
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memorials
OREGON: Grants awarded for veterans and war memorials
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department awarded five grants totaling $150,000 for projects across the state that create or preserve memorials to veterans or wars. Awards
July 3, 2018
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memorials
Grant opens door for Malin veterans park
Discussions for a veterans park began in January. A grant was sought from Oregon Parks and Recreation Department with a May deadline for … Views: 66
July 3, 2018
12:30 am
memorials
Malin Awarded $48000 Grant for Veterans Memorial
Malin has been awarded a grant totaling $48,000 to develop a veterans memorial park from the Heritage and Community Programs of the Oregon … Views: 68
July 2, 2018
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