SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Veterans Day is this weekend. The veterans administration says our World War II vets are dying at a rate of 740 a day. And with them, their stories. One local man is on a mission to save their history. Mike Pungercar has an old audio cassette recording of his father who is … Continue reading »
LCC Center Named After Veteran
EUGENE, Ore. — One of 12 living Medal of Honor recipients who fought in World War II will be at Lane Community College to dedicate a new veteran center named in his honor. Robert Dale Maxwell will speak at the dedication for the new Maxwell Student Veteran Center, located in Building 19, Room 233B. Maxwell was … Continue reading »
Free Flu Vaccines Available for Veterans
EUGENE, Ore. — The VA Roseburg Healthcare System (VARHS) is offering free flu vaccination at the VA Medical Center auditorium. The center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Also, any veterans registered in the VA Health Care system and have a primary care provider … Continue reading »
Tech Business Donates to Veterans’ Trip
EUGENE, Ore. — The Willamette Valley’s first honor flight departs next month, bringing World War II veterans to the National Monument in Washington, D.C. The number of veterans going has nearly doubled and there’s Eugene company that’s behind a generous donation. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., CBT Nuggets is bustling with activity. … Continue reading »
Campaign Honors Local Veterans
EUGENE, Ore. — A new traveling veterans memorial is under way in Lane County and will help pay for the Veterans’ Housing Project by honoring those who serve our country. The traveling veterans memorial is compact inside a portable tub. It includes flags, dog tags, cards and applications. The ‘Honor a Veteran Campaign’ will directly … Continue reading »
Armory Hosting Veterans Services Event
COOS BAY, Ore. — Military veterans and their families will be able to get a little help Friday at an event in Coos Bay. It’s the third annual Veterans Stand Down at the Coos Bay National Guard Armory. There will be employment and training programs, veteran service officers and dozens of other supportive community partners. … Continue reading »
Honor Flight Fundraiser Successful
EUGENE, Ore. — A fundraiser to send local World War II veterans on an honor flight proved successful. There was a huge turnout for Sunday’s spaghetti dinner at the Veterans building in Eugene. The South Willamette Valley Honor Flight is organizing a trip for 28 veterans in October. Many veterans showed up for the dinner, … Continue reading »
Veteran Disability Claims Growing
EUGENE, Ore. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says the number of veterans filing for disability has grown tremendously. The VA says America’s newest veterans are filing at an historic rate. The VA reported 45 percent of the 1.6 million veterans from the wars in Iraq an Afghanistan are seeking compensation for service-related injuries. … Continue reading »
Veterans Recognized in Treatment Court
By Jessica Debbas EUGENE, Ore. — A group of veterans was applauded Tuesday morning for its persistence through Lane County’s Veterans Treatment Court. The program started one year ago and is one of 88 in the country. It provides veterans with substance abuse and mental health treatment, along with educational and employment resources. In return, … Continue reading »
