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
7:00 pm
Category: News
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
7:08 am
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
10:03 pm
Couple from Oregon reunites family with late father’s stolen Purple Heart
A Korean war veteran’s Purple Heart was found by an Oregon family and reunited with the hero’s daughter on Saturday. A family in Utah have
May 26, 2018
9:07 pm
Blue Star program admits military to museum free
COOS BAY — Coos Art Museum announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families,
May 25, 2018
7:35 am
healthcare
Emergency medical care for Veterans: eligibility and VA payments
During a medical emergency, Veterans should immediately seek care at the nearest medical facility. A medical emergency is an injury, illness or symptom so severe
May 25, 2018
7:00 am
VFW member takes pride in maintaining Heroes Memorial
Marine veteran volunteer helps keeps monument honoring fallen soldiers presentable Views: 94
May 25, 2018
12:00 am
Vietnam veterans
Caring for the wounded
Crook County veteran Tim Grell served as a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War Views: 46
May 25, 2018
12:00 am
Vietnam veterans
Recovered: MIA Army pilot from Salem who crashed in Vietnam War
Patti Nopp places the cassette player on her lap, inserts the tape and pushes the play button, although she might as well be pressing rewind.
May 24, 2018
8:45 am
Post-9/11 veterans
Silver Star-recipient to represent the more than 300,000 women who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan
As a child, Leigh Ann Hester’s father took her to see parade where she watched service men and women march in uniform. Looking up as
May 24, 2018
5:15 am
healthcare
Join upcoming Twitter chat for information about VA’s innovative health care tools for Veterans and caregivers
The Veterans Health Administration’s Office of Connected Care and the American Legion will host a live Twitter Chat at 1 p.m. EDT on June 7
May 24, 2018
4:48 am