March 13, 2019

Arlington National Cemetery to Expand

Work is expected to begin next year on a long-planned expansion of Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, the cemetery’s executive director told Congress.
February 13, 2019

Eagle Point National Cemetery to expand

EAGLE POINT, Ore. — Eagle Point National Cemetery serves more than 55,000 veterans and their families. Now, thanks to some newly purchased land, it will be […]
January 20, 2019

Unclaimed veterans buried with dignity, thanks to strangers

In this Jan. 17, 2019, photo, a retired U.S. Marine master gunnery sergeant salutes three Memphis veterans, Wesley Russell, 76, Arnold Klechka, 71, Charles Fox, 60, […]
January 17, 2019

Trump recently signed two veterans bills into law. Here’s how they’ll affect you.

On its way out the door, the 115th Congress passed a pair of bills aimed at improving education and other aspects of the transition from military […]
December 10, 2018

Wreaths Across America Events Hosted in Oregon

Volunteers will place holiday wreaths to honor and remember our nation’s Veterans at many of VA’s national cemeteries this Saturday, Dec. 15 during this year’s national Wreaths Across America event.
November 29, 2018

Deceased veterans receive their due

Every month Willamette National Cemetery presents a Military Memorial Service to ensure every veteran receives a funeral with full military honors.
October 9, 2018

Long After They Died, Military Sees Surge in Identifications

Decades after they died, the military is seeing a surge in identifications of US service members who had been classified as missing in action.
August 30, 2018

Unclaimed remains of veterans buried at Willamette National Cemetery

PORTLAND, Ore. — The remains of 28 unclaimed men and women, and 9 spouses of veterans were buried Wednesday at Willamette National Cemetery.
January 31, 2018

American Legion officer seeks graves of local veterans

Dale Jenkins is looking for the public’s help in locating the graves of veterans in the Sweet Home area.