Scouts make their mark
The scouts had visited the cemetery to place flags on veterans’ graves, … “I want the cub scouts to see the value of our benefits
May 22, 2018
10:15 am
Category: News
Hero Half Saturday to honor veterans with much more than just a run
The sixth annual Hero Half race series in Sweet Home this Saturday will once again focus heavily on honoring veterans and, especially, service men and
May 22, 2018
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Vietnam veterans
War Stories: Dave Young
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 21, 2018
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education
VA’s GI Bill Comparison Tool is a valuable resource in checking priority enrollment for Veterans and service members
Being first is good. So is being early. For Veterans and service members, being first and early to sign up for the classes you want
May 21, 2018
4:25 am
South Willamette Valley Honor Flight returns to Oregon
Veterans on South Willamette Valley Honor Flight return home to Oregon after visiting memorials in Washington, D.C., built in honor of their service. Views: 23
May 20, 2018
9:07 pm
mental health
Veterans march to raise awareness of suicide
But for Steven Olson, an Oregon State University student and U.S. Army veteran who organized the march, creating an opportunity for veterans to … Views: 25
May 19, 2018
10:03 pm
VA director plans improvements
Fixing the Roseburg Veterans Administration hospital is so important to … “I made a big sacrifice to come to Oregon,” he told a standing-room-only … Views:
May 18, 2018
9:41 pm
Trump taps acting Veterans Affairs chief for permanent job
Robert Wilkie has led Veterans Affairs since President Donald Trump fired … The Pentagon is the government’s largest department, with more than … Views: 39
May 18, 2018
5:33 pm
Honor Flight from Oregon arrives in DC to hero’s welcome: ‘Humbling’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Veterans from the southern Willamette Valley arrived in Washington, D.C., on Friday to visit the memorials erected in honor of … Views: 29
May 18, 2018
4:03 pm
recreation
New state forest camping rules adjust fees, honor veterans
SALEM, Ore. – Recent rule changes adopted by the Oregon Board of Forestry adjust camping fees in state forests, provide additional benefits to … Views: 42
May 18, 2018
9:18 am
Memorial Day at 150
This month, Memorial Day will be observed for the 150th year. Over the last century and a half, the way that the nation recognizes this
May 17, 2018
9:53 am
healthcare
VA gets the word out for Hepatitis Awareness Month
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month and VA is getting the word out about hepatitis C testing and treatment. Hepatitis C is a disease that affects
May 17, 2018
6:57 am