June 6, 2019
Seventy-five years ago today, more than 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy to fight Nazi Germany. Spurred on by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower’s words […]
May 21, 2019
Every year, I’m struck by the powerful — and often, opposing — emotions that Memorial Day stirs. We celebrate our freedoms, and yet, we mourn the […]
February 6, 2019
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking volunteers to work with veterans in Clackamas, Deschutes and Polk counties who may not be aware of the […]
November 9, 2018
On Nov. 11, 1918, the U.S. State Department sent a very simple and short five word telegram. It read: “The armistice has been signed.” The signing marked the formal end of hostilities of World War I.
September 20, 2018
Every three days, an Oregon veteran takes his or her life.
May 24, 2018
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March 29, 2018
Forty-five years ago today, combat and combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam.
November 9, 2017
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July 11, 2017
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