World War I Memorial groundbreaking set for Nov. 9 in Washington, D.C.
After years of extensive research, planning and coordination with state, federal, military and international governments, supporters of the World War I Memorial will break ground for the site just...
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WWII vet honored in Newport as U.S. 20 becomes Medal of Honor Highway
In 1944, Robert Maxwell was serving as a wireman with the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division in southern France when a German hand grenade landed nearby.
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Soldier statue coming to downtown Warrenton
A large statue of a U.S. soldier will be placed in downtown Warrenton by the end of the year, following a decadeslong effort. At a groundbreaking ceremony Friday, a 9-foot by 9-foot plot was carved out...
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Veterans memorial dedicated in Halsey
More than 100 people turned out in the cold Saturday to dedicate the Central Linn Veterans Memorial in Halsey. They were there to honor Central Linn County veterans who have served our nation after...
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Call for Design Submissions for the National Native American Veterans Memorial
Few people know that Native Americans serve the U.S. armed forces at higher rates per capita than any other ethnic group and have since the American Revolution.
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Bandon Veterans Memorial in planning stages
BANDON – The Bandon Veterans Memorial, an effort that began last year, will be sited on city property in City Park where the Blue Star Memorial Highway memorial is located.
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Astoria’s damaged Doughboy Monument on track for repair
With the help of private insurance and public grants, the base of the Doughboy Monument in Uniontown will likely be renovated in time for the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I on Nov.
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Springfield statue unveiling honors women who serve
SPRINGFIELD — Shelley Corteville recalled the annual phone calls from her father thanking her for her service each Veterans Day and how, after his recent death, she won’t get that phone call on Saturday.
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Oregon Parks takes input on adding tribal governments to veterans grant programs
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is accepting comments on a proposed rule change that would allow tribal governments to apply for Veterans’ and War Memorial grants.
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Native American Veterans Memorial Project
Few people know that Native Americans serve the U.S. armed forces at higher rates per capita than any other ethnic group and have served since the American Revolution.
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“More Meaningful”, Women Vets’ Memorial In Springfield
Last month, the city of Springfield unveiled a new memorial that’s dedicated to women veterans. It’s one of only a handful of monuments across the nation that honors women in the U.S.
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“The Lionesses”– A Tribute to Women in Military in Springfield, Oregon
Women have served on behalf of our country in many roles. In honor of their commitment, the City of Springfield, Oregon and the Springfield Women Veterans Committee worked together over the last 18...
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Native American veterans will be honored with “long overdue” memorial on...
Planners met with tribal leaders and veterans around the country for guidance on the memorial’s design, which aims to encompass hundreds of federally recognized tribes.
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Southern Oregon Veterans Benefit receives $250000 check for Vietnam Memorial...
Oregon State Representative Sal Esquivel presented a check for $250,000 dollars towards the erection of a Vietnam Memorial Wall slated to be built in U.S Cellular park this year.
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VFW Post 1440 seeks names for McCormick Park Veterans Memorial expansion
The St. Helens Oregon Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1440 is seeking the names of all war-casualty veterans that have resided or were born in Columbia County.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the rise in Boring
A Vietnam Veterans Memorial dedicated to the Clackamas County natives who lost their lives in the war has been a long time coming.
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National Native American Veterans Memorial Finalists Announced
January 25, 2018 The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian has announced the five finalists for the design of the National Native American Veterans Memorial.
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Vietnam Memorial Wall Closer To Reality
A vision to have a memorial wall for Vietnam veterans in Southern Oregon is getting closer to a reality. Supporters have been working on the project for 5 years.
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Finalists Present Design Concepts, Share Their Vision for the National Native...
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian hosted the finalists, James Dinh, Daniel SaSuWeh Jones (Ponca) and Enoch Kelly Haney (Seminole), Harvey Pratt (Cheyenne/Arapaho), Stefanie...
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Veteran memorial signs to be unveiled
Signs honoring the Evans family will be unveiled during a dedication ceremony with assistance of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association in Klamath Falls. The Evans memorials are among several new...
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