SISTERS, Ore. – Warfighter Outfitters, a Sisters-based veteran outreach program, has received some national recognition for its work in Central Oregon. Brett Miller, founder of Warfighter
LEBANON — Oregon’s 80th Blue Star Memorial Marker in honor of those who have served or will serve in the military, was dedicated Thursday morning
In 1977, at the age of 18, David “unintentionally” enlisted in the U.S. Army. Over the next 16 years he worked in Military Intelligence where
July 10th St. Helens Elks Lodge hosted Veterans of Foreign Wars, Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest Award presentation for Maria Burns of Columbia City. Maria is
The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians dedicated the 18th Annual Veterans Dinner to its late tribal leader, Sue Shaffer, known for advocating
PORTLAND, Ore. — To say today’s Everyday Hero saw a need to hand-crochet blankets for disabled vets is not entirely accurate. Debbie Miller of Salem is
Nearly 600 of the country’s best wheelchair athletes are arriving in Cincinnati, Ohio, for the 37th National Veterans Wheelchair Games July 17–22. “The Wheelchair Games
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — More than a dozen volunteers are lending a hand Thursday to build a ramp on the NE Portland home of an
When 69-year-old Vietnam Veteran Robert Brown was looking for ways to increase his balance and physical activity, he joined VA’s Wii FitTM pilot research study
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A local nonprofit organization, Brides for a Cause, is giving free wedding dresses to military brides and first responders in a
A handful of people in an intimate riverfront studio gradually stretched their muscles under the guidance of soft-toned instructors, as quiet music filled the air.
Every medal, insignia, and rank on Edward Allworth’s World War I Army uniform is in the right place. April Waters went to great lengths to make sure
