Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Shares Memorial Day Message
Memorial Day is a day when we stand united as one nation to pause and to remember. We pause to honor those service members who
May 29, 2022
8:04 pm
Category: ODVA Voices
ODVA Seeks Assistance in Returning Lost Medals to Late WWII Veteran’s Surviving Family Members
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking assistance in locating any surviving family members or descendants of a World War II veteran, George E.
April 5, 2022
7:55 am
Vietnam veterans
From a Grateful State and Nation: Welcome Home, Vietnam Veterans
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) recognizes the sacrifices made by Oregon’s more than 108,000 Vietnam veterans and all that you have endured before,
March 30, 2022
8:10 am
Black history
‘No Mail, Low Morale’: The 6888th Broke Barriers and Accomplished the Impossible in Record Time during WWII
On February 3, 1945, the U.S. Army sent over 800 Black women overseas to England aboard the SS Ile de France. Their mission was unknown
February 28, 2022
9:04 am
Black Americans
Rising Above: Triple Nickles and Tuskegee Airmen Blazed Trails and Left a Lasting Legacy of Service to the Nation
While Black service members have a long history of courageous service to the United States Armed Forces going back to the Revolutionary War, starting in
February 25, 2022
12:33 pm
Black Americans
Black History Month 2022: Honoring the Military Contributions of Black Americans through the Ages
Black men and women have fought and served in every war and conflict in United States history, from the Revolutionary War to the post-9/11 wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
February 8, 2022
10:07 am
director
“Thankfulness, gratitude, honor and remembrance” – Veterans Day Message from ODVA Director Kelly Fitzpatrick
This Veterans Day across the nation, for the first time since the holiday was conceived in November 1919, there will be no large ceremonies in big cities and small towns in observance to properly express our gratitude and appreciation of our country’s brave men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces.
November 8, 2021
10:23 am
Hispanic
Hispanic Heritage Month: The Garcia Family and Their Legacy of Service
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15), the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will be sharing stories from the state’s and
October 15, 2021
4:44 pm
Hispanic
Hispanic Heritage Month: Helping as Much as You Are ABLE with RJ Navarro
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15), the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will be sharing stories from the state’s and
October 8, 2021
4:06 pm
Hispanic
Hispanic Heritage Month: The Servant Leadership of Jesus ‘Monty’ Montes
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15), the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will be sharing stories from the state’s and
October 1, 2021
2:54 pm
grants
ODVA Now Accepting Proposals for Veteran Services Grant Program
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is pleased to announce it is now accepting proposals for a new round of Veteran Services Grant funding aimed at expanding and enhancing services available to veterans in Oregon communities. The 2021 Veteran Services Grant application window closes at 11:59 p.m. November 17, 2021.
September 28, 2021
3:57 pm
Hispanic
Hispanic Heritage Month: Remembering First Sergeant Maximo Yabes
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 through Oct. 15), the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will be sharing stories from the state’s and
September 22, 2021
2:55 pm