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Vietnam Memorial Wall Closer To Reality
A vision to have a memorial wall for Vietnam veterans in Southern Oregon is getting closer to a reality. Supporters have been working on the
February 1, 2018
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National Native American Veterans Memorial Finalists Announced
January 25, 2018 The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian has announced the five finalists for the design of the National Native American Veterans
January 25, 2018
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the rise in Boring
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedicated to the Clackamas County natives who lost their lives in the war has been a long time coming. Views: 26
January 24, 2018
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VFW Post 1440 seeks names for McCormick Park Veterans Memorial expansion
The St. Helens Oregon Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1440 is seeking the names of all war-casualty veterans that have resided or were born
January 19, 2018
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Southern Oregon Veterans Benefit receives $250000 check for Vietnam Memorial Wall
Oregon State Representative Sal Esquivel presented a check for $250,000 dollars towards the erection of a Vietnam Memorial Wall slated to be built in U.S
January 19, 2018
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Native American veterans will be honored with “long overdue” memorial on National Mall
Planners met with tribal leaders and veterans around the country for guidance on the memorial’s design, which aims to encompass hundreds of federally recognized tribes.
January 14, 2018
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“The Lionesses” – A Tribute to Women in Military in Springfield, Oregon
Women have served on behalf of our country in many roles. In honor of their commitment, the City of Springfield, Oregon and the Springfield Women
December 5, 2017
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“More Meaningful”, Women Vets’ Memorial In Springfield
Last month, the city of Springfield unveiled a new memorial that’s dedicated to women veterans. It’s one of only a handful of monuments across the
December 5, 2017
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Native American Veterans Memorial Project
Few people know that Native Americans serve the U.S. armed forces at higher rates per capita than any other ethnic group and have served since
November 28, 2017
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Oregon Parks takes input on adding tribal governments to veterans grant programs
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is accepting comments on a proposed rule change that would allow tribal governments to apply for Veterans’ and
November 22, 2017
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Springfield statue unveiling honors women who serve
SPRINGFIELD — Shelley Corteville recalled the annual phone calls from her father thanking her for her service each Veterans Day and how, after his recent
November 10, 2017
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Astoria’s damaged Doughboy Monument on track for repair
With the help of private insurance and public grants, the base of the Doughboy Monument in Uniontown will likely be renovated in time for the
November 10, 2017
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