Korean veterans
Bandon Korean war vet remembers his service
BANDON – From 1952 to 1953 Army Corporal Hardy Christensen spent his time fighting in the Korean War. Views: 27
November 10, 2017
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memorials
Springfield statue unveiling honors women who serve
SPRINGFIELD — Shelley Corteville recalled the annual phone calls from her father thanking her for her service each Veterans Day and how, after his recent
November 10, 2017
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mental health
On the Go with Joe with Lift For The 22
BEAVERCREEK, OR (KPTV) – When military members return home has veterans, the transition back to civilian life can be hard. In an effort to help
November 10, 2017
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memorials
Astoria’s damaged Doughboy Monument on track for repair
With the help of private insurance and public grants, the base of the Doughboy Monument in Uniontown will likely be renovated in time for the
November 10, 2017
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Veterans are prime targets for phone scams, pitches for upfront benefits buyouts
Military veterans are a prime target for telephone scams and even more likely to end up as fraud victims than the general public, according to
November 10, 2017
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women veterans
Five myths about female veterans
Veterans Day is an occasion to recall the service of our troops. But women’s stories have often been absent from those recollections. Works of fiction and nonfiction, memoirs
November 9, 2017
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Millie’s quest: “Quilts of Valor” to honor vets
BEAVERTON, Ore. (KOIN) — About 6 months ago, Millie Beach moved into a Beaverton retirement home and decided right then she wanted to do something
November 9, 2017
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emergency assistance
VA to host events across the country to reach homeless and at-risk Veterans
This year, Veterans Day also marks the first day of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, an annual initiative to educate the public on how they
November 9, 2017
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Generations of war: Four local veterans from four foreign wars share their experiences
Going to war has always required courage and loyalty from our country’s warriors. In a quest to truly understand what they have sacrificed, we asked
November 9, 2017
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recreation
Sailing Program Changing Lives
This summer, a group of five Veterans with no previous sailing experience became a winning team. The Eugene Rec River House Veterans Sailing Team placed
November 9, 2017
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education
WOU Services for Veterans Indicate University Support
We are currently highlighting services that are tailored to three specific audiences: nontraditional students (Nov. 1), veterans (today) and transfer students (Nov. 15). There is
November 9, 2017
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memorials
Bandon Veterans Memorial in planning stages
BANDON – The Bandon Veterans Memorial, an effort that began last year, will be sited on city property in City Park where the Blue Star
November 9, 2017
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