PTSD
Military movies can show PTSD battles
Military movies can often remind Veterans of their service. They can also bring up painful memories of the past. Air Force Veteran and Silver Star
February 4, 2020
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education
Student at SWOCC works to create scholarship for veterans
COOS COUNTY, Ore. – One student at Southwestern Oregon Community College realized there is no scholarship for veterans, but now she is trying to change
February 3, 2020
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VA honors four Army chaplains who represent service above self
VA medical centers across America will hold Four Chaplains Memorial Services this week to honor four military chaplains who gave their lives in World War
February 3, 2020
7:00 am
WWII veterans
Meet 100-year-old veteran who presented Super Bowl LIV coin toss
Retired Colonel Charles McGee and the NFL both were born 100 years ago, and on Sunday they celebrated at Super Bowl LIV. Views: 95
February 2, 2020
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Is there really a positive side of war?
Sitting around the coffee table at Veteran Advocates of Ore-Ida the other day someone brought up the fact that war in all its horrors of
February 2, 2020
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WWII veterans
Medford WWII veteran passes away at 101
MEDFORD, Ore. — The family of a decorated World War II veteran is hoping people will honor his life with donations to some of his
January 31, 2020
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Quilts of Valor: Every square a thank you, each stitch a heartfelt salute to service
A quilt’s use is as varied as its pattern. From bedding to decoration to a thoughtful gift: quilts have a rich history through cultures around
January 30, 2020
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homelessness
Guard Member Wants To Build Cottages For Homeless Veterans in Redmond
REDMOND, OR — A 2-acre property in Redmond was recently sold to a couple that wants to turn it into veterans housing. Sean McGann says is
January 29, 2020
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family
Canby Couple Has Vision for Shelter Serving Women Veterans Impacted by Domestic Violence
“The Birkemeiers are builders,” we were told once, by a member of the one branch of the family that decided to go into farming instead.
January 28, 2020
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WWII veterans
Canby to Observe 75th Anniversary of Iwo Jima Flag Raising at Ackerman Center
The Canby/Aurora VFW Post 6057 and Auxiliary invites you to join them on Feb. 22 for their annual Iwo Jima Flag Raising Ceremony, this year
January 28, 2020
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homelessness
Bend Heroes Foundation Working To Create Veterans Village
BEND, OR — The Bend Heroes Foundation is working to create a Veterans Village to help end homelessness for veterans. Foundation President Eric Tobiason says he
January 28, 2020
7:08 am
WWII veterans
War Stories: World War II Army Veteran Joe Sharpe
He signed up to serve his country, but was limited to what jobs the U.S. Army would let him do. In this War Stories segment,
January 27, 2020
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