Veterans Day
Yard signs to pay tribute to Washington County veterans
With veterans celebrations canceled, both Tualatin and Sherwood are offering yard signs to honor those who served. Views: 63
October 22, 2020
1:00 am
Category: News
healthcare
VA call center works with Veterans to resolve community care billing concerns
Specially trained employees from VHA’s Office of Community Care (OCC) are available to help Veterans resolve adverse credit reporting or debt collection actions resulting from
October 20, 2020
11:00 am
mental health
Trump signs two new laws to combat veteran suicide; 988 to become National Crisis Line
Thanks to new legislation signed into law Saturday, anyone distressed with thoughts of suicide will be able by next fall to dial 988 to reach
October 19, 2020
11:26 pm
homelessness
Local veteran groups aim to build 12-unit homeless shelter by December
Central Oregon Veterans Outreach and Bend Heroes Foundation are working to build 12 small, stand-alone houses on a vacant lot on Poe Sholes Dr. in
October 19, 2020
6:40 pm
mental health
Psych Hub Veteran Mental Health Resources
Military personnel are known for their resilience, but after active duty, they may experience an inside battle of substance use, suicidal behavior or other mental
October 19, 2020
11:00 am
Recognized: Demobilization for local soldiers
Oregon Army National Guard soldiers of the from Bravo Company, 741 Brigade Engineer Battalion, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team were formally recognized during a demoblization
October 19, 2020
6:15 am
healthcare
Cyber tips you should know before your next virtual doctor visit
These days, COVID-19 has all of us opting for telehealth and/or virtual appointments rather than going into the doctor’s office. The health care industry has
October 19, 2020
6:00 am
employment
Heroes Linked connects veterans with jobs, resources
In this time of Covid, many veterans have been on the job hunt and have had to adapt to the changing job climate. Layoffs, restructuring,
October 18, 2020
10:45 pm
‘All about brotherhood,’ two disabled veterans escaped Almeda on scooters
“It was bumper to bumper, we jumped on our scooters, we didn’t have time to grab our wallets or any of that, and we proceeded
October 18, 2020
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mental health
Plans for vets suicide prevention training, new three-digit emergency mental health crisis line signed into law
American flags stand outside of a 177th Fighter Wing building in Egg Harbor Township, N.J., Sept. 1, 2020. The 660 flags represent the approximate amount
October 18, 2020
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memorials
Sculpture Honoring Women in Military Unveiled at Arlington
A new sculpture honoring military women and military working dogs is being unveiled outside Arlington National Cemetery. Views: 555
October 17, 2020
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Veterans Day
YMCA to host reverse Veterans Day Parade
There’s going to be a Veterans Day Parade in Albany on Nov. 11 after all. Views: 37
October 15, 2020
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