Veterans

On the ballot in Josephine County this November is a tax levy that would support one office that helps veterans apply for government benefits. Veterans are trying to build support for this measure.

On Wednesday morning, Josephine County Commissioners agreed to put a tax on the November ballot to fund an office that helps veterans access benefits.

Three Oregon federal lawmakers are pushing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to move swiftly to fund a new 154-bed long-term home for veterans in Douglas County.

A bipartisan pair of Oregon state senators will try again to give retired veterans an income tax break after running out of time in the most recent legislative session.

Patrick Hull began as the executive medical center director of the Roseburg VA health care system in April.

The event’s keynote speaker was Lt. Col. retired Kirk Mickelsen, an SOU graduate from 1991 who led the university's ROTC program.

California’s population of homeless veterans has plateaued despite billions of dollars in state spending to create housing for former military service members. Now, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to shift the state’s resources to focus on veterans with serious mental health conditions.

Over 90% of voters were in favor of the measure on Election Day.

On November 1, 2022, veterans who don’t qualify for the Oregon Health Plan can start applying for a state-funded dental program.

Supporters of a failed bill that would help ensure veterans receive a proper burial say they’ll try again to get the measure approved in Salem.

“Too often Veterans Day turns into a hymn of praise for war,” said retired Gen. Merrill "Tony" McPeak.

UPDATE: MONDAY, APRIL 6, 9:30 a.m. ... Officials with the California Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Sunday night that another staff member at…