GFO to hold military records training
The Genealogical Forum of Oregon invites everyone with an interest in family history to learn how to find military records dating back to the Colonial
April 5, 2018
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Category: News
VA partners with the Library of Congress to promote the “Braille and Talking Book Program” for Veterans
VA recently partnered with the Library of Congress to promote the Braille and Talking Book Program for Veterans. The program which is administered by the
April 5, 2018
10:58 am
City workers, local builders rebuild veteran’s home
Less than a year ago, William Verschoor’s east Medford home was in bad shape.A tree had fallen and damaged the roof. Sections of the floor
April 4, 2018
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healthcare
VA improves delivery of specialty rehabilitation and prosthetic services through direct scheduling
To ensure Veterans receive quicker access to specialty rehabilitation services and equipment, VA recently implemented a rapid response team to expand staffing, training and increase
April 4, 2018
1:12 pm
memorials
Volunteers making progress on Veterans Memorial
BANDON – The idea for a Bandon Veterans Memorial began several years ago when a few Bandon residents, after attending the dedication for the Myrtle
April 3, 2018
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employment
Oregon law enforcement agencies partner for recruitment website
SALEM, Ore. – City, county, state, tribal, and university law enforcement agencies around Oregon are looking to fill more than 500 vacancies over the next
April 3, 2018
11:35 am
healthcare
County Approves Lease For Veterans Service Center
By Kiera Morgan: Last week the Lincoln County Board of commissioners approved a lease between the Curry Family Trust and Lincoln County for property located
April 3, 2018
8:00 am
WWII veterans
War Stories: WWII Veteran Eileen Lynott
In our weekly War Stories series, we introduce you to the story of Central Oregon war veterans, some who made it back from their war,
April 2, 2018
7:30 pm
healthcare
Free Dental Work, Puppy Love For Northwest Veterans This Week
“The VA medical center doesn’t really provide any kind of dental services except oral surgery for health reasons.” Veterans are only … Therapy dogs will
April 2, 2018
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healthcare
To Treat Pain, PTSD And Other Ills, Some Vets Try Tai Chi
Every week in Murfreesboro, Tenn., Zibin Guo guides veterans in wheelchairs through slow-motion tai chi poses as a Bluetooth speaker plays soothing instrumental music. “Cloudy
April 2, 2018
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MST
Speaking up, moving forward: VA supports survivors of military sexual trauma
Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an annual effort each April to raise public awareness about sexual assault. Throughout the month, VA focuses on sexual assault
April 2, 2018
7:52 am
Two scams aimed at Veterans targeted by U.S. Postal Inspection Service
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and its partner AARP, are warning former and current military members about scams aimed at Veterans. Recently, as part of
April 2, 2018
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