War Stories: Jerry Prescott
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 who
June 4, 2018
7:30 pm
Category: News
tribal veterans
Rogue Valley powwow honors veterans
For 21 years, this powwow has been held at the VA Southern Oregon … “Also the issues that’s really very much at the forefront these
June 3, 2018
6:52 pm
MST
More Vets Who Are Coping With PTSD From Sexual Assaults Get Honorable Discharges
Heath Phillips is one of those getting an upgrade once thought impossible. He had accepted a lesser discharge to avoid court-martial with “no clue” it
June 1, 2018
7:44 pm
healthcare
Veterans with PTSD treated with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) represents a significant health concern for millions of Veterans and their families and friends. The number of U.S. Veterans diagnosed with
June 1, 2018
7:00 am
mental health
President’s executive order supporting mental health care for transitioning service members now underway
VA announced that the White House has approved an interagency plan to implement President Trump’s executive order supporting Veterans with mental health care and suicide-prevention
May 31, 2018
11:57 am
mental health
VA recognizes Mental Health Month with video campaign focused on how treatment can transform lives
In recognition of Mental Health Month this May, VA emphasized the positive impact of mental health treatment through a video campaign spotlighting hundreds of Veterans who
May 31, 2018
11:21 am
education
Operation Recognition: Veterans awarded high school diplomas
America’s Veterans sacrifice so much to protect our freedom—for many of those who served in their youth, that includes the chance to receive a high
May 31, 2018
7:21 am
Help Yarnivors4Vets make blankets
Those who can knit or crochet are invited to join effort. And if you can’t you can donate materials or cash to the project. Views:
May 31, 2018
12:00 am
Veterans Group to Bury Remains Left at DC’s Vietnam Memorial
The National Park Service has reached agreement with a nonprofit veterans’ organization allowing it take possession of cremated remains left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
May 30, 2018
5:11 pm
ALS is attacking military veterans in increasing numbers
There’s increased incidence of ALS — also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease — among veterans of all wars, from the Vietnam War to the Gulf
May 30, 2018
4:04 pm
home loans
New VA loan option is good news for vets
The Department of Veterans Affairs released guidelines for 100 percent-financed rehabilitation loans for veterans that were much needed.… Views: 82
May 30, 2018
3:15 pm
Veterans Affairs Department Gets a New Acting Secretary
The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee doesn’t have a confirmation timeline, according to Amanda Maddox, spokeswoman for committee chairman … Views: 36
May 30, 2018
1:03 pm