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,
Exposure to contaminants or environmental hazards poses a major health concern for Veterans of all eras. If you served in Iraq, Afghanistan or other areas
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.
Growing up on a ranch, Chad James never thought he’d participate in one of the most pivotal moments of the Vietnam War. In this week’s
Clackamas County’s only Medal of Honor recipient, and just one of 13 from Oregon in U.S. history, is receiving another honor in the form of
During the Vietnam War he flew fighter jets over the battle field keeping an eye on his fellow soldiers on the ground. On this week’s
Were you exposed to hazardous materials while serving in the military, such as from Agent Orange or burn pits? Did you serve in Vietnam, Thailand
For this local army veteran, serving his country meant everything to him. On this episode of War Stories, we meet Glenn Spurlock, who went from
After more than a year of cancellations and postponements, Honor Flight of Central Oregon took off for Washington D.C. on September 22. Twenty-three veterans from
On this week’s episode of War Stories, we look at part two of our Honor Flight series. A trip to the nation’s capital through the
The Wall That Heals, a mobile replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C., arrived in La Pine Tuesday as part of a nationwide
Culminating three years of community-wide efforts, the four-day visit of The Wall That Heals (TWTH) commences on Wednesday, Sept. 28, with a 200-motorcycle escort that
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