WWII veterans
Woman discovers WWII hand grenade in Otis
On Friday April 17, at approximately 4:30 p.m., an Otis resident called the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office to report finding a World War II era
April 20, 2020
8:36 am
Category: News
Vietnam veterans
Vietnam era Medal of Honor recipient loses his battle to COVID-19
On April 17, 2020 this country lost one of its greatest defenders to COVID-19. Although fighting bravely for weeks to overcome the virus, it took
April 18, 2020
2:02 pm
COVID-19
For veterans who missed out on COVID stimulus cash payouts, VA and IRS have a quick fix
VA and IRS officials say they will make sure veterans who missed out on coronavirus stimulus checks will receive the payouts without having to file
April 17, 2020
4:28 pm
COVID-19
Team Rubicon mobilizes veterans to serve their neighbors during Covid-19 pandemic
Jake Wood and Team Rubicon have deployed veterans to more than 500 humanitarian disasters during the last decade. Now, they are responding to the pandemic
April 17, 2020
4:28 pm
Vietnam veterans
Vietnam Women’s Memorial sculptor dies
Glenna Goodacre, sculptor of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial in Washington, D.C., died April 13 at 80. Diane Carlson Evans, founder of the memorial and a
April 16, 2020
5:00 am
COVID-19
American Legion Family COVID-19 assistance efforts continue nationwide
National stay-at-home orders, along with self-isolating and social distancing, have provided an opportunity for American Legion Family members to show just how capable they are
April 15, 2020
12:30 pm
COVID-19
Eligible Veterans can get free Portal
Eligible Veterans can now receive free Portal from Facebook video calling devices thanks to a partnership with Facebook and the American Red Cross Military Veteran
April 15, 2020
12:00 pm
COVID-19
Together We Served provides virtual base for connecting Veterans
These unprecedented times are contributing to a higher level of anxiety, particularly among our Veteran population. The constant flow of often discouraging news, along with
April 15, 2020
11:00 am
COVID-19
Financial help for servicemembers affected by the coronavirus (a post from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)
Although active duty servicemembers continue to receive their pay, some military families face financial strain due to the coronavirus. We have resources that can help.
April 14, 2020
9:00 pm
COVID-19
In the IRR? The military may want you back if you served in one of these jobs
At least one of the military services says it’s looking for members of the Individual Ready Reserve to come back into the fold — and
April 14, 2020
3:26 pm
COVID-19
Veterans groups step up efforts to help with coronavirus financial challenges and isolation
As veterans across the country cope with the ongoing effects of the coronavirus outbreak, veterans organizations are scrambling to find ways to help. Views: 29
April 14, 2020
11:28 am
Vietnam veterans
Vietnam War Veteran Sam Morris
In our weekly War Stories series, we introduce you to the stories of Central Oregon war veterans, some who made it back from their war
April 13, 2020
5:29 pm