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• August 23, 2011
• 9:19

  A Woman to Keep an Eye On, Washington Senator Patty Murray

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  Senator Patty Murray (Washington) is Chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. She recently was selected to be co-chair of the Debt Super Committee.This will be a woman for veterans to watch over the next few months while they discuss how to cut the budget. Continue reading →
• August 16, 2011
• 7:52

  Thoughts on Saturday’s Stand Down at the Bend Community Center

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  A volunteer's thoughts on the Stand Down for at risk and homeless Veterans at the Bend Community Center August 13, 2011. Continue reading →
• August 09, 2011
• 7:42

  Help get Team Rubicon the Classy Awards!

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  Team Rubicon, a veteran run nonprofit which assists in rapid aid to disaster victims is up for two Classy awards. I would like your help in getting them the awards! Continue reading →
• August 02, 2011
• 7:55

  Spread the Word, 2 Bend Events August 13th

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  Two Central Oregon Events on August 13th that need the word gotten out! The first is the Great Giveaway at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 3555 NW Shevlin Park Rd in Bend. The second is a Stand Down for at risk or homeless Veterans at the Bend Community Center 1036 SE 5th St in Bend. Continue reading →
• July 27, 2011
• 8:15

  And that My Friends is How a Bill Doesn’t Become Law

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  A bill to protect nonprofit medical volunteers from liability for assisting the homeless died in the Oregon House committee this session. A closer look at the action on it. Continue reading →
• July 12, 2011
• 12:41

  Yo! Come to the Street Fare Tomorrow Downtown Bend!

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  The Sagebrush Street Fare pairing fabulous food, Deschutes Brewery beer and great music is happening Wednesday, July 12 from 6 pm and 10 pm. Continue reading →
• July 02, 2011
• 8:21

  Central Oregon Veteran’s Outreach (COVO) -The Heart of the Veteran’s Community

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  If I had to choose a heart for the Veteran's Community in Central Oregon, it would have to be Central Oregon Veterans Outreach. It does more things for more veterans. Continue reading →
• June 29, 2011
• 13:44

  July 4th Weekend Central Oregon Events

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  A list of all the events in Central Oregon for the 4th of July weekend, 2011! Continue reading →
• June 18, 2011
• 7:41

  90 Minutes, Around 50 Check points- The Sagebrush Community Challenge-Saturday July 9th

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  July 9th, 2011 The first Sagebrush Community Challenge will take place with around 50 checkpoints and 90 minutes to earn as many points as you can. Just to get you ready for it I'm going to fill you in on how this works! Continue reading →
• June 07, 2011
• 11:02

  Central Oregon Disaster Preparedness Pop Quiz!

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  Three emergency situations someone from Central Oregon could find themselves in. And an invite to go to the Red Cross Community Disaster Preparedness Expo. This Saturday June 11th from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. Continue reading →
• May 29, 2011
• 13:24

  Central Oregon Veterans Listen Up! You can Enroll for eBenefits June 6th

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  Representatives from US Representative Greg Walden's office and the VA will be available to assist veterans to enroll for the VA's eBenefits in Deschutes County on Mon., June 6. Continue reading →
• May 28, 2011
• 7:14

  Central Oregon Memorial Day Events 2011

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  A listing of events commemorating Memorial Day 2011 in Central Oregon. Continue reading →
• May 12, 2011
• 8:03

  Warrior Games Being Televised May 16th-21st

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  May 16th through the 21st 2011, the second annual Warrior Games will be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado. If you'd like to see coverage www.pentagonchannel.mil is televising. Continue reading →
• May 10, 2011
• 18:08

  Help Welcome Marine Cpl. Kyle Thompson Home, Saturday!!

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  Marine Cpl. Kyle Thompson will be coming home May 14th! There is an effort underway to get an escort from the airport and a flagline for Kyle to welcome him back. Continue reading →
• April 06, 2011
• 10:55

  About PTSD and The Central Oregon Vet Center

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  Information about PTSD and the Central Oregon Vet Center in Bend, Oregon. Continue reading →
• March 24, 2011
• 13:31

  Two Central Oregon Events Honoring Veterans at the End of March

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  March 29th the Oregon Mountain River Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding it's annual Heroes Breakfast. Honorees include two military members and Caring for Troops, an organization which sends care packages to military members in hazardous duty zones. March 30th is Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. The Madras American Legion is having a dinner in recognition and the Vet Center in Bend is having cake. Continue reading →
• March 14, 2011
• 13:05

  Central Oregon, Can You Say Cascadia Subduction Zone?

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  The Cascadia Subduction Zone lies 50 miles off the Oregon Coast. If a quake was to happen there what would the Central Oregonian have to worry about? Continue reading →
• March 10, 2011
• 13:08

  Central Oregon’s Sagebrush Community Challenge Has Arrived!

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  The Sagebrush Classic is changing the way Central Oregon looks at fund raising: it’s more inclusive, more collaborative, and more accessible. Now with a new name, the Sagebrush Community Challenge will allow your donation to charities to be multiplied! Continue reading →
• March 01, 2011
• 7:39

  Bend Area Habitat for Humanity is Looking for Veterans

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  Bend Area Habitat for Humanity is looking for low-income Vets in Prineville and Bend who need some work done on their houses. They also would like veterans to volunteer to help work on these houses. Continue reading →
• February 24, 2011
• 7:30

  “Heroes in Sisters” Event for Veterans with Physical Disabilities March 4th-6th

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  "Heroes in Sisters", an event for veterans with physical disabilities will take place March 4th through 6th, 2011 up at Hoodoo. Continue reading →
• February 06, 2011
• 13:00

  Central Oregon Veterans need Household Items

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  Recently, there have been log jams in the VA which were preventing homeless veterans in Central Oregon from getting housing (read story here). The VA finally did a temporary fix which has allowed 17 homeless veterans to get housing vouchers, … Continue reading →
• January 29, 2011
• 13:58

  We Need to do Right By Them

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  I was passed along the link to this video by a friend of mine who is a Vietnam vet. It tells the amazing story of Roy P. Benavidez a Vietnam vet who was awarded the Medal of Honor. For the … Continue reading →
• January 24, 2011
• 7:02

  Veteran’s Court Being Developed for Central Oregon

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  The development of a Veteran's Court for Deschutes County has been in the works for several months. Continue reading →
• January 09, 2011
• 15:16

  Central Oregoneon Awarded Purple Heart

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  Central Oregoneon Army Sgt Ryan James Craig received the Purple Heart for wounds recieved while covering for two other wounded soldiers. Continue reading →
• December 01, 2010
• 17:17

  Wounded Central Oregon Marine Needs Emails of Encouragement

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  Lapine High School graduate Marine Cpl. Kyle Thompson needs emails of encouragement while in the National Naval Medical Center at Bethesda. He was wounded in Afgahanistan in late October. Continue reading →
• November 15, 2010
• 19:38

  Christmas Mailing Deadlines

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  2010 Christmas mailing deadlines to send to troops overseas. Continue reading →
• November 11, 2010
• 5:29

  Central Oregon Veteran’s Day Salute!

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  A audio and video tribute to Central Oregon Veterans. Continue reading →
• October 05, 2010
• 8:51

  First Central Oregon Project Healing Waters Meeting to Be Held October 13th

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  Central Oregon Project Healing Waters is having an initial get together Wednesday, October 13th between 6:00 and 7:00 at the Orvis Store in the Old Mill. Veterans who are interested in learning how to fish are invited to come. Continue reading →
• September 27, 2010
• 10:48

  Questions still Linger Over Personality Disorder Discharges

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  Earlier this month, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs reviewed military discharges due to personality disorder. Continue reading →
• September 16, 2010
• 16:20

  Purple Heart Routinely Denied For Some With TBI

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  Purple Hearts have been routinely denied to some soldiers who had concussions and TBI from tours of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan. Continue reading →
• September 08, 2010
• 12:59

  Caring For Troops Packup Day This Saturday

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  Caring for Troops, a nonprofit organization which sends care packages to military members on hardship duty with a connection to Central Oregon, will be having a pack-up day Saturday September 11th at 10:00 AM at Beecher-Carlson (Formerly Sage Ins), 369 … Continue reading →
• September 07, 2010
• 12:03

  Upcoming Veterans Day Events

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  A number of events are happening for Veterans Day in Central Oregon Continue reading →
• 8:16

  145,000 Haven’t Applied for Military Stop Loss Pay as October 21st Deadline Approaches

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  145,000 active duty or veterans have not filled out the paperwork for money due them for stop loss pay. The average amount owed is between 3000 and 4000 dollars. The deadline to apply is October 21, 2010. Continue reading →
• September 02, 2010
• 14:45

  VA Adding Three Health Issues to Agent Orange List

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  After a 60 day review period, the VA will begin paying on three other diseases that have been identified as the results of Agent Orange exposure. Continue reading →
• September 01, 2010
• 8:52

  Patriot’s Golf Day Labor Day Weekend

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  The Crooked River Ranch Golf Course and many other golf courses will be supporting Patriot's Golf Day Labor Day weekend.
• August 25, 2010
• 8:34

  Project Connect at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds- Sept 18

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  Project Connect, a one day fair aimed at connecting those in need in our community with those who provide needed services free of charge will take place at : The Deschutes County Fairgrounds in the Hooker Creek Arena from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday, September 18, 2010  Services Provided: Housing, Shelter, Employment, and Education [...]
• August 24, 2010
• 9:13

  Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Possible New Treatment for PTSD and TBI?

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  Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a new innovative experimental treatment for TBI and PTSD. It was a topic at a round table discussion in the House Committee on Veteran's Affairs. And will have clinical trials starting January 2011.
• August 19, 2010
• 9:16

  Redmond Centennial Breakfast for Veterans September 18th

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  A breakfast in honor of veterans will be held at 8:30 on September 18th at the Redmond Senior Center. Tickets will be 5 dollars and can be purchased at the Redmond Library Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am to noon or by calling 541-548-8817.
• August 02, 2010
• 21:47

  Obama Speaks of VA Changes at DAV Convention

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  Today, the President spoke at the Disabled American Veterans convention in Atlanta. Most of the major news sources focused on his comments about Iraq and Afghanistan, which was the first half of the speech. In the second half , he addressed what changes have been made at the VA and what is happening in the [...]
• July 29, 2010
• 16:38

  American Veterans Traveling Tribute Visiting Central Oregon

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  August 12th through 15th, Redmond will be hosting a visit of the American Veterans Traveling Tribute which includes 80% scale replica of the Viet Nam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.
• 11:12

  Assistance Paying off Veteran’s Student Loans

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  Recently, I heard a piece on NPR about the nonprofit, Leave No Veteran Behind,  a program providing educational debt relief for veterans. According to the website, using private donations, they help veterans with  student loans that fall outside the veterans education debt programs to pay off that debt.  In return for the help the veteran is asked to donate [...]
• July 24, 2010
• 19:05

  Retro Stop Loss Pay Deadline October 21st

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  The VA is seeking soldiers, Veterans, and survivors of soldiers who are owed extra pay for Stop Loss Authority. The deadline to submit a claim is October 21st.
• July 17, 2010
• 21:11

  Trips to Portland VA Medical Center Still to Have Same Day Reimbursement- Temporarily

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  The Veterans Affairs Department announced it will temporarily still provide veterans with same day reimbursement for travel expenses to the Portland VA Medical Center.
• July 12, 2010
• 7:31

  Veterans Program Project Healing Waters Coming to Central Oregon

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  Soon Central Oregon will have its own chapter of Project Healing Waters for veterans.
• July 09, 2010
• 22:22

  VA Revises Guidelines For PTSD Identification

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  New easier qualifying rules go into effect Monday for the identification of soldiers with PTSD.
• July 06, 2010
• 10:21

  Job Corps and VETS Launch Veteran Employment Project

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  A Department of Labor and Veterans Employment ant Training Service have announced a pilot project to enchance young veteran's skills.
• July 01, 2010
• 9:45

  Central Oregon 4th of July Events for Veterans

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  Several events this weekend are being put on by veterans or are for veterans. One, I already mentioned in an earlier post, is the  BBQ at Jakes on the 4th. Also, there is… Saturday July 3 According to The Bulletin, there will be the VFW Centennial Breakfast celebrating the 100th anniversary of  Redmond. It will be, of [...]
• June 30, 2010
• 10:22

  Central Oregon Veteran Services Office Closed the Week of July 12

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  This notice was forwarded to me by Chuck Hemingway at Central Oregon Veterans Outreach.  The Deschutes County Veteran Services office will be closed the week of July 12 thru July 16 so staff may convert the office over to a paperless system. For more information, please call: Keith Macnamara, BTC/USN Retired Accredited Representative Deschutes County [...]