May 31, 2019

Veterans hit the race track through Phoenix Project nonprofit

PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) – Veterans are hitting the race track in and around Portland this weekend. The American Rally Association Oregon Trail Rally …
May 23, 2019

On the Go with Joe with Warfighter Outfitters

OREGON CITY, OR (KPTV) – A local nonprofit gives veterans a variety of opportunities to opt outside year-round to help them enjoy civilian life and …
April 30, 2019

How the Xbox Adaptive Controller is helping VA medical centers support Veterans

For active duty military members, playing video games can help release stress, build camaraderie and offer comforting familiarity in foreign environments. For Veterans returning from combat, […]
April 29, 2019

Program gives veterans room to grow

Carrie Allen had to go no farther than across the street to learn about gardening while growing up in Battle Ground. From the time she was […]
March 4, 2019

How vets get free tickets to awesome events

Vet Tix for short, the Veteran Tickets Foundation’s Tickets for Troops Program teams up with major sports teams, leagues, promoters, organizations, and venues to provide free […]
February 14, 2019

Application period opens Feb. 25 for 2019 National Veterans Golden Age Games

Yesterday, VA announced that it will begin accepting applicants on Feb. 25 for the 2018 National Veterans Golden Age Games, scheduled to take place June 5-10 […]
February 13, 2019

Nothing like turning vets into surfers…

The Salem Vet Center is looking forward to hosting two Newport Veteran Surfing Outreach events, on April 5 and May 3. Research supports the benefits of […]
February 11, 2019

Registration opens for 2019 National Veterans Wheelchair Games

Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that Veterans interested in registering for the 2019 National Veterans Wheelchair Games can do so online Jan. […]
February 8, 2019

Anthony Lakes hosts ski day for veterans and their families

Representatives from WorkSource Oregon, Community Connection of Northeast Oregon, the Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center in …