May 28, 2019

Bend event honors veterans of Afghanistan, Iraq wars; “We are remembering — Not just a number” in its 12th year

Janet and Bruce Dart don’t know any service members who died in Afghanistan and Iraq. In many ways, the couple feels pretty disconnected from both wars, […]
May 28, 2019

American Legion in Junction City honors POW, MIA

JUNCTION CITY, Ore. — Veterans and their families gathered at Rest Lawn Cemetery in Junction City Monday to remember Prisoners of War and those Missing in […]
May 28, 2019

Cottage Grove community members remember fallen veterans

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – Dozens of community members gathered at a Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen veterans from the area.
May 28, 2019

Groups honor departed veterans for Memorial Day

ONTARIO – Ceremonies in memory of departed veterans for Memorial Day were conducted throughout the Western Treasure Valley on Monday by the American Legion, Veterans of […]
May 28, 2019

VA encourages Veterans to quit tobacco on ‘World No Tobacco Day’

In recognition of “World No Tobacco Day” on May 31, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)  will reaffirm its “Better Starts Today” campaign, calling on […]
May 28, 2019

Oregon National Guard Participates in Memorial Day Events Around the State

The Oregon National Guard participated in events across the state to help Americans honor our Nation’s Vietnam veterans and veterans from all eras this Memorial Day. […]
May 28, 2019

‘Freedom is not free’

Memorial Day, currently observed on the last Monday of May, is a day for remembering and honoring people who have died while serving in the United […]
May 27, 2019

Memorial Day: A day to also reflect on veterans who died by suicide

According to the 2016 report, the most recent data from Department of Veteran Affairs, the suicide rate among Oregon veterans was 39.4 per 100,000 …
May 27, 2019

Two men who lost sons in war now helping to improve the lives of veterans returning home

HAPPY VALLEY, Ore. — For some, Memorial Day means picnics and food. For others, it’s much more meaningful.