Veterans to host Memorial Day ceremony
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Sandy Post 4273 will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the Fir Hill Cemetery
May 24, 2017
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tribal veterans
Army Veteran’s visual tribute to Hopi code talkers earns national recognition
Since he was 17 years old, this Army Veteran and Prescott, Arizona, resident has lived the Hopi proverb that “time isn’t used; it’s experienced.” In
May 24, 2017
5:19 am
Local cemeteries host Memorial Day ceremonies
A pair of local veterans’ organizations are organizing ceremonies in Hermiston and Irrigon to remember the service and sacrifice of those who died while in
May 23, 2017
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Memorial Day – Schedule of Events
The sound of trumpets and firearms discharging will greet the celebration of Memorial Day at seven cemeteries throughout Wallowa County Monday, May 29. • Eagle
May 23, 2017
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women veterans
Learning from 100 years of women at war: one Veteran’s perspective
Put a bunch of women Veterans in a room, give them a mission to accomplish, and something almost magical ends up happening. I’ve seen this
May 23, 2017
10:15 am
Free Reading And Discussion Group For Veterans in Bend, Oregon
On Coming Home begins at Central Oregon Vet Center June 1. Veterans in Central Oregon of all eras are invited to participate in a free
May 23, 2017
10:13 am
emergency assistance
Panel considers rules for homeless shelters
Clackamas County planning commissioners will consider a range of zoning choices for “transitional shelters” for people without permanent housing. They hashed over the possibilities for
May 23, 2017
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Honor fallen soldiers this Memorial Day
Several events are planned in Estacada to commemorate Memorial Day, which is on Monday, May 29. The American Legion and Auxiliary Carl Douglas Post will
May 23, 2017
8:00 am
mental health
Greenhouse rising at Central Oregon Veterans Ranch
A greenhouse taking shape at Central Oregon Veterans Ranch aims to be a place where local veterans can connect with the natural world. The greenhouse
May 23, 2017
2:56 am
Listing of statewide Memorial Day events now available online
Want to know what Memorial Day events are being held in your area? There’s a good chance you can find out online, in the directory of Memorial Day ceremonies, parades and other special events that the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs maintains at www.oregondva.com/2017memorialday.
May 22, 2017
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Memorial Day speaks to turnaround of Clackamas Pioneer Cemetery
A team of researchers has spent the past year researching records, documenting burials and mapping one of the oldest cemeteries in Clackamas County. Clackamas Pioneer
May 22, 2017
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veterans in crisis
After 7 tours overseas, retired staff sergeant begins mission helping vets
(KPTV) – After four tours in Iraq and three in Afghanistan, a local army veteran is home and making a big difference at Lines for
May 22, 2017
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