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Gulf veterans

A meal worthy of heroes

For those who have given so much for country and community, it was a rare opportunity for them to be served for once, as a

December 23, 2016 10:18 am

When will Santa Claus get to Lake Oswego?

It doesn’t matter whether you’re naughty or nice — everyone wants to know what time Santa will be arriving in Lake Oswego on Saturday night.

December 23, 2016 10:13 am

Army deserter facing murder, may be in Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — US Marshals sent an alert for the public to be on the lookout for a US Army deserter charged with murder who may be in Oregon.

John Tufton Blauvelt allegedly murdered his estranged wife, Catherine, on October 24 in South Carolina. The 28-year-old is an active-duty Army recruiter who is now considered a deserter.

Investigators learned Blauvelt left South Carolina with a 17-year-old girl, who was safely found in Eugene on

December 22, 2016 1:46 pm

Honoring the Contributions of New American Servicemembers, Veterans, and Their Families

America has long stood as a beacon of hope and opportunity, and few embody that spirit here at home and abroad more than the members of our Armed Forces and our veterans. Throughout his Administration, President Obama has sought to honor the brave men and women who have served this country. This includes foreign-born residents and naturalized citizens who are service members and veterans.  

Just last month, on Veterans Day, the President spoke

December 22, 2016 11:50 am
education

Veterans Face Uphill Fight Getting College Credit for Military Training

Steve Mayou was dumbfounded when he was told he’d have to take courses in introductory physics and basic math on his path to a bachelor’s degree in sustainable building science and technology. Over a 14-year career in the Navy, Mayou had already worked as a nuclear reactor operator on three submarines. Yet just about the only thing his college offered in exchange for that experience was one credit for physical education.

“Not only did I

December 21, 2016 12:49 pm
healthcare

MyVA: Putting Veterans first by reducing wait times and providing better experience

Strong partnerships result in the best access to health services for Veterans in their communities and on their schedules. The MyVA initiative aims to foster and strengthen these partnerships.

From implementing the Veterans Choice Program to clarifying eligibility requirements, VA is working to make Veterans’ experience with community care as seamless as possible. Take a look:

Check back to learn about the department’s recommitment to ending Veteran homelessness.

This is the fourth installment of

December 21, 2016 7:28 am
WWII veterans

Great Grandfather Shares Love Of War History With Great Grandson

PORTLAND, Ore.–  Robert is 96 his Great Grandson Max is 10.  The World War II Veteran served under General George Patton and was part of the D Day invasion of Normandy, France.  Robert lives in Maryland, Max here in Portland.  The pair began talking about the war on the phone and translated those conversations to extended talks in person .

Max has been all ears loving the detail his Great Grandfather shares.  Robert came to

December 21, 2016 7:22 am
employment

Forest Service military internship offered in Trout Lake

The Forest Service’s Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and the Mt. Adams Institute are jointly offering an 11-month internship to military veterans to support and improve the Scenic Area’s Special Uses program.

December 21, 2016 12:00 am
WWII veterans

World War 2 vet’s 99th birthday an Internet sensation

HILLSBORO, Ore. (KOIN) — World War II veteran Jack Hardy turned 99 on Monday, and he’s celebrating like never before.

People from all across the world have sent the Hillsboro man thousands of birthday cards.

It all started with a few simple posts made via social media. They included a message informing readers that Hardy was about to turn 99 and encouraged the idea of sending him a card. Thanks to the Internet, the whole

December 20, 2016 3:26 pm
memorials

Former defense chief Hagel opens Pentagon’s Vietnam exhibit

Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel returned to the Pentagon Tuesday to pay tribute to his fellow Vietnam veterans who he said fought in an unpopular war they didn’t understand and returned to an ungrateful nation

December 20, 2016 3:22 pm
recreation

Vet Tix: A Navy Veteran’s way of honoring those who served

Eight years ago, I was thrilled to attend Super Bowl XLII, which pitted the New York Giants against the New England Patriots in Glendale, Arizona. Before the game, I watched with pride as the military color guard marched on the field, but as soon as they were done, I watched them march off the field and continue right out of the stadium. Though they were an integral part of the pomp and circumstance, those Servicemembers

December 20, 2016 12:24 pm