suicide prevention
988 suicide crisis hotline launches July 16 | The American Legion
Veterans will be able to reach the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 then pressing 1. Views: 355
July 12, 2022
9:35 am
Category: News
World War I veteran buried in 1987 without military honors receives recognition for her service
Marie Garrow Moss became one of 223 women recruited to the U.S. Army Signal Corps to operate the military’s telephone switchboards during World … Views: 310
July 11, 2022
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long-term care
Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Seeks Volunteers Interested in Serving Aging Veterans
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking volunteers from across the state who are interested in serving aging veterans in their own communities by
July 11, 2022
10:21 am
Bradford Freeman, last surviving member of ‘Band of Brothers,’ dies at 97
Bradford Freeman, a World War II veteran who was the last living member of the famed Easy Company from “Band of Brothers,” has died, his
July 6, 2022
8:04 am
Hershel Woodrow Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, dies at 98
ODVA honors and remembers the heroic legacy of Hershel Woodrow Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient, who died early Wednesday
July 1, 2022
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Process Ends That Would Have Led to Reduced Care for E. Oregon Veterans
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden today welcomed news effectively ending a process that threatened to reduce physical and mental health services for Eastern Oregon veterans. The news this week that
June 30, 2022
10:57 am
honor and remembrance
Last remaining WWII Medal of Honor recipient dies at 98
Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, has died at age 98. Views: 386
June 29, 2022
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honor and remembrance
How to Search Still Photographs for World War II Navy Personalities
Finding veterans who served in the US Navy during World War II just became digital. At the Still Picture Branch we have multiple indexes to
June 28, 2022
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tribal veteran services
More benefits claims support available to Native American Veterans
Veterans who are members of the Navajo Nation now have more options when it comes to support for pursuing benefits claims before the Department of
June 27, 2022
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honor and remembrance
Fallen Soldiers Memorial Flame ceremony in John Day
JOHN DAY – The 13th Annual Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Memorial Torch Motorcycle Ride begins on Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Eugene. According to a release provided by
June 27, 2022
9:20 am
Mobile apps giving Veterans more control over their health
An Army Veteran talks about the value he gets from a third-party … “I Care 4 Her” initiative helps educate providers about women Veterans. Views:
June 24, 2022
6:08 am
Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs to Host In-Person Statewide Memorial Day Event
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will host Oregon’s annual Statewide Memorial Day Ceremony in person at 11 a.m., Monday, May 30, at the Oregon
May 12, 2022
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