mental health
Soldier’s suicide leaves a family with questions
On May 6, 2016, First Lt. David Bauders died in what the U.S. Army described as a “non-combat related incident.” At the time of the
October 15, 2017
10:48 am
Category: News
Post-9/11 veterans
Frontline: Mosul
Wednesday, October 18 at 10:00 p.m. Shot over the course of the entire nine-month battle to retake Mosul from ISIS, this vivid documentary follows the
October 14, 2017
6:50 pm
emergency assistance
Clackamas County starts framing shelters for veterans
Commissioners join volunteers to assemble tiny houses that will be moved to a Clackamas industrial site upon approval of a conditional use permit; vets will
October 14, 2017
1:00 am
Bear Cupboard coat, blanket and sleeping bag drive underway
COQUILLE – The Bear Cupboard is holding its second annual coat, blanket and sleeping bag drive for veterans, school-aged children and the homeless in the
October 13, 2017
10:45 am
home loans
VA, Ginnie Mae create task force to address mortgage refinancing issues
The Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) and VA announced the formation of the Joint Ginnie Mae – VA Refinance Loan Task Force. The task force will
October 13, 2017
4:27 am
memorials
Milwaukie Vietnam War memorial almost fully funded
The city of Milwaukie, American Legion Post 180 and Daughters of the American Revolution are asking for the public’s help in reaching their funding goal
October 13, 2017
1:14 am
employment
Memorial Traveling Wall joins resource fair at UCC
No matter how often veteran Bruce Ellis of Winston helps with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Traveling Wall, there’s something about the power of the memorial
October 12, 2017
9:30 am
mental health
PTSD Treatment: How AI Is Helping Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
There is a real appeal to shouting into the void: the ubiquity of Google search as confessional, the popularity of PostSecret, the draw of confiding in a trusted friend with
October 12, 2017
6:26 am
Tips on making a home more accessible without major construction
For Veterans who need a more accessible living space, outfitting your home for walkers, wheelchairs, scooters and other assistive devices requires forethought and planning. But it
October 12, 2017
5:07 am
Craig Morgan shares stories in Redmond
Craig Morgan isn’t one to sing about politics. As the country star, Army veteran and former sheriff’s deputy put it during a recent conversation with
October 12, 2017
12:07 am
PTSD
Veteran finds peace in service bird
Almost sixty years later, Mike Batnick still doesn’t like talking about it. “The incident I had involved a Marine, a .45 automatic, and a nuclear
October 11, 2017
9:34 am
VA commission established to recommend under secretary to lead the Veterans Benefits Administration
VA announced has announced the establishment of a search commission to help identify candidates for the position of VA’s under secretary for benefits. The under
October 10, 2017
10:49 am