Vietnam veterans
War Stories: Tom Barrier
One out of every seven Central Oregonians is a veteran. In our weekly War Stories series, we tell the stories of Central Oregon war veterans, some
January 15, 2018
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Category: News
memorials
Native American veterans will be honored with “long overdue” memorial on National Mall
Planners met with tribal leaders and veterans around the country for guidance on the memorial’s design, which aims to encompass hundreds of federally recognized tribes.
January 14, 2018
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Volunteer for veterans “has always been helping somebody”
NYSSA — When you meet Mary Ballou in her Nyssa home, it doesn’t take long to realize that she has a go-get-’em personality. Views: 38
January 14, 2018
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Vets’ Viewpoint for Jan. 14
Do you have information of interest to Douglas County veterans? Contact John McDonald at jd.mcdonald.jd@gmail.com or 541-580-6178. He is a combat veteran with more than
January 13, 2018
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caregivers
VA Seeks Public Comment on Caregiver Program
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks public comment on Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) until February 5, 2018 to further strengthen and
January 12, 2018
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Calling all artists, performers, musicians and writers: Veterans arts festival and competitions kick off
The 2018 National Veterans Creative Arts Competition began January 1. During the months of January, February and March, Veterans enrolled at VA medical facilities or
January 12, 2018
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healthcare
VA Facilities Now Offer Same-day Care for Urgent Primary and Mental Health-care Needs
Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a major milestone, that 100 percent of its more than 1,000 medical facilities across the country
January 12, 2018
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family
Family first is American Legion national commander’s goal
That is the type of “family first” mentality Denise Rohan, the first female National Commander of the two-million member American Legion, said on Jan. 11
January 11, 2018
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VA & the Humane Society: connecting Vets with pets
Pets make life better. So much so that we’re partnering with the Humane Society of the United States to encourage Veterans to consider pet ownership
January 11, 2018
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healthcare
VA becomes first hospital system to release opioid prescribing rates
Today U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. David J. Shulkin announced that VA has begun publicly posting information on opioids dispensed from VA pharmacies, along
January 11, 2018
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WWI veterans
New commemorative silver dollar recognizes World War I centennial
The World War I centennial year has arrived. There are a number of events planned in Europe to commemorate military campaigns and battles in the
January 11, 2018
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education
Western Oregon University Chapter Named National Student Veteran Chapter of the Year
Western Oregon University’s Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter won the Chapter of the Year award Jan. 6, 2018, at the organization’s national conference in
January 10, 2018
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