Vets help fix home
Brandon Doeden had recently purchased a fixer-upper home outside of Monmouth on Airlie Road when his life screeched to a halt. Three months ago, he
August 30, 2017
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Category: News
6 new gravestones for war veterans at Clackamas Pioneer Cemetery
At 11:30 a.m. Sept. 9, the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War will dedicate six new gravestones at Clackamas Pioneer Cemetery. The
August 30, 2017
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healthcare
Union County: VRCC at Hot Lake Springs
Plans to build and operate the first-of-its-kind Veterans Restorative Care Center (VRCC) at Hot Lake Springs near La Grande received a strong boost from the
August 30, 2017
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VA continues to provide benefits and services in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
During a natural disaster, VA’s first priority is ensuring the safety and well-being of the Veterans we serve. Despite the widespread devastation brought by Hurricane
August 29, 2017
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housing
Local veteran spearheads a ‘veteran to veteran’ support group
WHITE CITY, Ore. — A local veteran uses his newfound stability in his life to make a lasting impact on others. Monday was day one of Setzer’s
August 29, 2017
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VSOs
ICYMI: #ExploreVA Facebook Live event – Learn how to explore VA benefits
VA hosted a Facebook Live event August 22 to connect Veterans with benefit information and resources. Members of VA’s digital media team joined three Veterans
August 29, 2017
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Responding to the needs of Veterans affected by Hurricane Harvey
As Hurricane Harvey moves through the Gulf Coast, VA remains ready to deploy its resources to assist Veterans as soon as they are able. The
August 28, 2017
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Post-9/11 veterans
Softball is More Than a Game to Veterans in Southern Oregon Battling PTSD
CENTRAL POINT — After serving four tours of duty in Iraq between 1999 and 2009, Adam Esposito came back a different person. He has been
August 27, 2017
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WWII veterans
LCI tour brings back memories
A “reunion” of three World War II Navy veterans took place Saturday, Aug. 12, when Joe Doyon of Summerfield and Carl Finley of King City
August 27, 2017
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recreation
Since You Asked: Disabled vets, active military to get free camping in state forests under new law
I heard a rumor about a new law that disabled veterans can get free state parks camping starting next year. Is this true?— B.C., Medford.
August 25, 2017
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transportation
Local Elks log thousands of miles transporting veterans
Members of the John Day Elks Lodge put in 25,000 miles driving veterans to appointments in Burns and Boise between April 1, 2016, and March
August 25, 2017
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Gorge cities recognized for war heroes
The Dalles and Hood River are two of 12 towns in Oregon that will be designated as a “Medal of Honor City.” The nonprofit Bend
August 25, 2017
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