Vietnam veterans
Better late…: Vietnam vet finally getting his HS diploma
REDMOND, Ore. – David Fair of La Pine joined the Army when he was 17. At the age of 18, he was deployed to Vietnam
June 7, 2017
3:39 pm
Category: News
WWII veterans
D-Day’s lesson of hope
When Allied forces invaded France 73 years ago today in an attempt to bring World War II to an end, America was a different country
June 6, 2017
8:20 am
WWII veterans
Born on D-Day, a date that keeps teaching us lessons
Dawn broke on the rainy and sandy shores of Omaha Beach, and through the mist could be seen the ghostly shape of ships and small
June 6, 2017
8:19 am
burial
VA program connecting Americans with their history
The Veterans Legacy Program is offering a new way for Americans connect with their history. Through the program, VA’s National Cemetery Administration is forging partnerships
June 6, 2017
7:33 am
veteran owned businesses
Marine veterans find their calling with beer
Dean Howes, one of the founders of Vagabond Brewing in Salem, had noticed Albany’s evolving and expanding beer scene, as well as the area’s growing
June 5, 2017
6:30 am
transportation
Volunteer drivers needed for Roseburg VA
Volunteer drivers are needed. The Roseubrg VA is putting out the call for volunteers to drive veterans to VA medical appointments in Roseburg and Portland.
June 3, 2017
1:03 pm
Post-9/11 veterans
Medford veteran receives national Unsung Hero award
A Medford veteran committed to helping fellow service members who face the same struggles he endured after battle has been named the 2017 Unsung Hero
June 3, 2017
10:24 am
WWII veterans
Heritage: American-Japanese soldier gives his all amid racism
This past week marked the 75th anniversary of the forced removal of Salem’s Japanese American Community to a concentration camp in Tule Lake, California. On
June 2, 2017
3:02 pm
mental health
New VA online tool helps Veterans learn about and compare effective PTSD treatments
VA launched a new online tool this week that will help Veterans compare various treatment options for post-traumatic stress disorder. The PTSD Treatment Decision Aid
June 2, 2017
8:39 am
WWII veterans
The Triple Nickles are an important part of Oregon’s history
CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. – The elite paratrooper unit deployed on a secret mission in 1945. Dubbed Operation Firefly, the 555th “Triple Nickles” Parachute Infantry Battalion
June 1, 2017
1:46 pm
mental health
ICYMI: #VeteranChat for Mental Health Awareness Month
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, VA held a #VeteranChat on Twitter to elevate the conversation about how to support Veterans’ mental health at
June 1, 2017
10:13 am
dependents
ICYMI: #ExploreVA Facebook Live Event on VA Life Insurance Benefits
On May 25, VA teamed up with Got Your 6 for a Facebook Live event on VA life insurance benefits. Bill Rausch, executive director at
June 1, 2017
8:01 am