Veteran volunteer: Retiree serves daily as crossing guard at school
Paul Wilson has retired a few times, from different careers, but still wants to help his community as much as he can. That’s what led
November 23, 2017
12:21 am
Category: News
education
How Spouses Use Transferred GI Bill Benefits
The Post 9/11 GI Bill is one of the most popular benefits of military service, and many families find that they get maximum benefit by
November 22, 2017
8:37 am
Tualatin woman helps rehab Civil War veteran’s grave in Stafford
This past summer Tualatin resident Shirley Herrick embarked on what might seem like an unusual project: photographing every grave at the Robert Bird Cemetery in
November 22, 2017
8:25 am
healthcare
Hundreds of Vietnam Veterans May Be Infected With a Slow-Killing Parasitic Worm: Study
Hundreds of Vietnam War veterans may have been infected with a slow-killing virus while fighting in southeast Asia decades ago, according to a new study.
November 22, 2017
5:49 am
memorials
Oregon Parks takes input on adding tribal governments to veterans grant programs
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is accepting comments on a proposed rule change that would allow tribal governments to apply for Veterans’ and
November 22, 2017
12:00 am
KPAM ‘Helping Our Heroes’ to raise cash for local military
Radio station’s 15th annual drive continues tradition of helping active duty members, veterans and their families. For the 15th year in a row, News-Talk 860
November 22, 2017
12:00 am
home loans
VA and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warn against home loan refinancing offers that sound too good to be true
This VA home loans and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau blog originally appeared at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Situation The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and
November 21, 2017
9:22 am
healthcare
Army to begin providing medical care to volunteers who participated in chemical and biological substance testing
This post first appeared on the U.S. Army’s website. The U.S. Army is notifying Veterans that they may be eligible to receive medical care if
November 21, 2017
4:50 am
healthcare
New database provides info on VA health care providers
“Getting to Know You” is a song from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, “The King and I.” If you’ve ever wanted to get to know
November 20, 2017
10:33 am
VSOs
County VSO plans veterans thank you dinner in Prineville
Shannon Dearth, Crook County’s Veteran Service Office director, was sitting with his wife brainstorming ways to not only thank local veterans, but their loved ones.
November 17, 2017
8:27 am
New public service campaign asks you to “Be There” for Veterans and service members
VA, in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, released a new public service announcement, “No Veteran Left Behind,” to address the tragic rate of Veteran suicides.
November 16, 2017
5:51 am
Why does VA ask Veterans for their private health insurance information?
When Veterans are being treated for a non-service connected condition, VA asks for their private health insurance information. Do you know why? To answer this
November 15, 2017
7:00 am