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Local Civil Air Patrol Unit Seeks Sponsors For Wreath-Laying Salute

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Members of Columbia Composite Squadron invite the public to sponsor remembrance wreaths for placement on the graves of veterans in December, to honor those who served our country as well as current military members.

Groundbreaking Set For New Veterans` Home Community Center

(THE DALLES, Ore.) - The Oregon Veterans' Home will host a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m., Thur., Nov. 18, for the construction of the new Stan and Jean Adams Veterans' Community Center.

Representatives from the offices of Sen. Ron Wyden, Sen. Jeff Merkley, and Rep. Greg Walden have been invited to join State Rep. John Huffman, The Dalles Mayor Jim Wilcox and other state and local leaders to break ground on the project.

Veteran`s Car Stolen While Attending Salem-area Memorial Service

(SALEM, Oregon) - A 28-year military veteran had his car stolen while attending a Veteran's Day memorial service in the Salem Capitol Mall area. Oregon State Police (OSP) is asking for the public's help to find the vehicle and locate the person(s) responsible for its theft.

An Open Letter to all Employees of Monsanto

Next year will see the 50th anniversary of the spraying of Agent Orange on Vietnam.

(LONDON) - A tireless voice in the effort to raise awareness of Agent Orange contamination belongs, Len Aldis of the Britain-Vietnam Friendship Society, has issued an open letter to those who work for Monsanto.

The manufacturer of Agent Orange, Monsanto is now engaged in a battle to take control of natural food by politically implementing 'genetically modified food' (GMO).

A Tribute To Veterans

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Jerry Calow sent this to our newsroom for Veterans Day, he explained that he was hoping to be able to see these words published to as a show of faith for veterans, many of whom live difficult lives after their military service.

Most of us who served can relate to the intense feelings that accompany military service. Wars fought by Americans have shown out Veterans the worst side of life; death and destruction and emotional stress at levels unimaginable to civilians.

Caregivers of Veterans Face Greater Stress, More Years of Care than the National Average

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The first national study to give a voice to family caregivers of veterans reveals that they are twice as likely as family caregivers of adults overall to consider their situation highly stressful, and yet 94 percent of them are proud to serve.

This first in-depth study finds people caring for veterans bear higher burden, helping manage emotional and physical conditions often for 10 years or longer.

Veterans Day 2010 Activities Across Oregon

(SALEM, Ore.) - On Veterans Day Oregon communities, towns and cities are planning special events, parades or other gatherings to honor military veterans.

The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) has compiled an updated statewide list of the events of which the agency is aware and that are scheduled on or near Veterans Day.

Digital Talking Books Are a Hit With Oregon Veterans

The State Library's Talking Book and Braille Services Honors Our Veterans with the Gift of Reading

(SALEM, Ore. ) - One year ago veterans across the country were the first to receive the new digital talking book players from their regional libraries for the blind and print disabled.

Federal law requires that veterans be the top priority recipients of talking book library services delivered by most state libraries in partnership with the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped at the Library of Congress.

Veterans Kept in the Dark Over Chemical Exposure

As it turns out, thousands of veterans and their dependents lived and worked on military installations that are now listed as EPA Superfund sites.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - DOD is the biggest owner of EPA Superfund sites. The contaminants and health effects of exposure are published on the EPA Superfund website.

A simple website hyperlink to military installations on the National Priority List (EPA Superfund), identifying the contaminants and health effects can save lives, but no one seems interested in setting up this hyperlink.

Aquarium to Offer Free Admission for Military on Veterans Day

(Newport, Oregon) - The Oregon Coast Aquarium will celebrate Veterans Day by offering free admission for military veterans and active military personnel.

“We’re grateful to those who have served in the military, and we would like to show our appreciation by offering free admission on Veterans Day,” said Carrie Lewis, Aquarium President and CEO. “We feel it’s important to pay tribute to those who have made sacrifices on our behalf.”