Keeping our veterans informed in the time of COVID
If you are not aware, one of the latest executive orders allows the military to recall members of the selective reserve and some former service
April 26, 2020
2:45 pm
Category: News
WWII veterans
WWII-era anti-tank explosive found in Portland basement
Spring cleaning took an explosive turn for one Portland homeowner who discovered a World II-era anti-tank munition while mucking out their basement, police said. Views:
April 25, 2020
12:00 am
COVID-19
Inspired by purpose: Civilian and military communities unite to serve during the pandemic
The global COVID-19 pandemic has so far dominated the year 2020. The news cycle is filled with statistics, new restrictions, and a suffering economy. The
April 24, 2020
12:15 pm
Family holds drive-by birthday for 100-year-old Medford veteran
MEDFORD, Ore. — It was a happy birthday from 6 feet away. Social distancing didn’t stop this Medford family from coming together on Wednesday for
April 22, 2020
11:33 pm
healthcare
Waging War on Hepatitis C
VA Portland Health Care System Hepatitis C team has cured thousands of Veterans of the disease in the Pacific NW. Read about the positive difference
April 22, 2020
3:00 pm
disabled veterans
IRS backtracks on coronavirus checks deadline, but warns veterans must act quickly
IRS officials said disabled veterans with dependents need to register with the agency soon or see some of their coronavirus stimulus payment delayed until 2021.
April 22, 2020
12:18 pm
COVID-19
VA and DoD Identification Card Renewal and Issuance Guidance During the Coronavirus Pandemic
VA and the Department of Defense (DoD) have taken action to minimize the number of non-essential required visits to identification (ID) card offices during the
April 22, 2020
12:00 pm
COVID-19
Veterans missing coronavirus stimulus checks must register by Wednesday or miss out on cash this year
Veterans with dependents who did not receive their coronavirus stimulus payments must contact the Treasury Department by midday Wednesday or miss out on $500 or more until
April 22, 2020
10:52 am
COVID-19
Lawmakers pass second emergency package to protect student veterans from coronavirus losses
Congress on Tuesday finalized a second GI Bill fix for student veterans whose studies were upended by the coronavirus pandemic, sending the package to the White House to
April 22, 2020
10:51 am
COVID-19
The Valor Foundation Helping COVO To Assist Homeless Veterans
BEND, OR — The Valor Foundation of Bend is teaming up with COVO, the Central Oregon Veterans Outreach, to help men and women who served
April 21, 2020
8:40 am
WWII veterans
Local WWII veteran turns 95, receives drive-by birthday parade
ASHLAND, Ore. — A World War II veteran celebrated his birthday from his front porch today as family and the community threw him a parade.
April 20, 2020
6:34 pm
COVID-19
Limiting the spread of COVID-19 among homeless Veterans
Veterans who are homeless and at-risk of homelessness are vulnerable to COVID-19. To protect them and VA staff, VA personnel and grantees assigned to homelessness
April 20, 2020
11:00 am