LGBTQ veterans
Airman makes history at Pride parade
Among the thousands decked in rainbow colors and glitter in Portland’s Pride parade on June 18, one lone airman was marching in his official military
July 3, 2017
8:13 am
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burial
Veteran remembers fallen on July 4
Lou Nordyke stoops over a broken flag that lies next to a grave at Claggett Cemetery. The retired Marine, a Master Gunney Sergeant, moves slowly,
July 3, 2017
6:00 am
healthcare
VA secretary Shulkin unveils world’s most advanced commercial prosthesis
Today, Secretary of Veterans Affairs David J. Shulkin, M.D. unveiled the world’s most advanced commercial prosthetic — the Life Under Kinetic Evolution (LUKE) arm —
June 30, 2017
11:31 am
Veterans Innovation Partnership allows eligible Veterans to serve as foreign affairs officers
Members of the military contribute in many ways to our national security, and once they leave the military, they have a unique and nuanced perspective
June 30, 2017
9:25 am
Post-9/11 veterans
Combat vets are hiking the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail
Assisted by the nonprofit Warrior Expeditions, which supports outdoor journeys to help veterans melt the effects of combat, several veterans are hiking the entire 2,650-mile
June 29, 2017
5:45 pm
Post-9/11 veterans
Legion riders: Motorcycle club member says ‘I want to help veterans’
Sons of American Legion are men who had relatives, such as parents or … “Because I want to help veterans,” he said explaining why he
June 29, 2017
11:00 am
employment
Douglas County Goodwill offers employment services as well as a retail sales store
This office also has an employment specialist who works on behalf of job seekers to help veterans or referrals find the best fit in employment.
June 29, 2017
9:41 am
employment
VA apprenticeship program to train, employ Veterans to assist other Veterans in properly filing for VA benefits
Veterans service organizations (VSOs) play a major role as advocates for the Veteran community, and as partners with VA, to ensure this nation’s Veterans receive
June 29, 2017
6:09 am
WWII veterans
Local Navy photog honored for his service to country in WWII
At age 90, World War II veteran Rudolph ‘Rudy’ Fenk, Jr. of Tillamook remembers well his two years in the Navy as a photographer. The
June 28, 2017
5:21 pm
WWII veterans
WWII vet has helped abused, neglected kids for 27 years
When Genevieve Hummel entered the foster care system at age 2, Court Appointed Special Advocates volunteer Harry Howard was there to watch out for her
June 28, 2017
1:21 pm
emergency assistance
30 pods for homeless vets coming to Clackamas Co.
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (KOIN) — Clackamas County will move forward to develop a temporary, transitional shelter for homeless veterans, including 30 sleeping pods. The Clackamas
June 28, 2017
10:58 am
mental health
Former army medic uses Lines of Life to reach out to struggling
WILSONVILLE, OR (KPTV) – For Wilsonville native Matt Koslowski, things in his life are looking up. The former Army combat medic is engaged, just purchased
June 28, 2017
8:36 am