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: 42
May 30, 2018
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Category: News
Burn Pit Registry & Veteran participation contributes to important research efforts
Researchers may have found a possible link between blast exposure during military service and difficulty breathing and-or decreased exercise stamina among Burn Pit Registry participants.
May 30, 2018
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VSOs
County extends vets service promotion
Described as a “Community Journey,” the event will be open not only to veterans but to all who have been impacted by or are close
May 29, 2018
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mental health
Battling Depression And Suicide Among Female Veterans
Female veterans have higher rates of depression and suicide than their male counterparts. Advocates say the VA must step up its efforts to reach women
May 29, 2018
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mental health
ICYMI: #ExploreVA Facebook Live event explains Vet Center services
Did you serve in a combat zone or area of hostility, experience a military sexual trauma or serve as part of a mortuary affairs or
May 29, 2018
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Human Ashes Left At The Vietnam Memorial Find A Not-Final Resting Place
It’s nightfall in Washington, D.C., at the end of the evening shift, when the throngs of students on school field trips have slowed to a
May 29, 2018
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healthcare
Three signs of good PTSD care for Veterans
As a Veteran with PTSD, you deserve the best treatment available. Whether you are seen at VA, in a Vet Center, or by a community
May 29, 2018
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Model soldier
Patrick Hibbard’s dioramas emerge from experiences in Korea, love of military history Views: 42
May 29, 2018
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War Stories: Rex T. Barber
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
May 28, 2018
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Veteran suicides prompt epic trek
It was only after Smith’s friends completed suicide that he came to … Although his focus is PTSD and the prevalence of suicides among veterans,
May 28, 2018
10:48 am
As 100-year anniversary approaches, local American Legion membership declines
Hundreds will attend Memorial Day events around the county in memory of those who died while serving in the military. But as wreath ceremonies and
May 28, 2018
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recreation
Bend veterans build boat for fishing trips
The Bend chapter of the veterans group Oregon Band of Brothers raised about $15,000 in material and cash donations over the past few months to …
May 27, 2018
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