Remembrance and Appreciation
Memorial Service
There will be a Memorial Service for Raymond D. Gibson, father of Mike Gibson, a member of both the 40/8 and the American Legion, Post 176. Services will be held at American Legion Post 176, Salmon Creek on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 3 - 5 PM.
MONTHLY NIVA MEETING
MONTHLY NIVA MEETING *** NOTICE TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE *** (We Meet the Third Wednesday of Each Month) NEW LOCATION: 4815 NE 7th Avenue Portland, OR 97211
The 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony
PureKraze Events For Veterans and The Clark College Student Veterans of America are hosting the The 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony. We are honoring all Vietnam and Vietnam-Era Veterans with high esteem, personal recognition, a Lapel Pin and a Department of Defense Certificate. WHEN: April 7, 2018 (the Saturday after Easter) WHERE: […]
VBMA’s April Military History Talk
Speaker: Mr. Douglas Auburg Title: Working on the Railroad with the Doughboys Subject: Douglas Auburg’s father was drafted into the Army and sent to Europe during World War I. As a bugler and working as a machinist, he served with the 33rd Engineer Regiment from May 1918 to May 1919, at the military railroad service […]
Our Community Salutes
Over 100 seniors entering the military service this summer will be recognized along with their parents. Seniors outside of the district will also be invited to attend. This event is a partnership with the Evergreen School District, Vancouver School District and the Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC), a local patriot non- profit coalition group that […]
USS Portland Commissioning
Here's recent news of our ship and our Commissioning Committee. First off, the ship got underway for the first time with an all Navy crew and sailed away from the shipyard in Pascagoula, MS in mid-December. She spent a few days over the Christmas holidays in Key West, FL ,then proceeded to Guantanamo Bay for […]
Chief Redheart Ceremony
This is an excellent Historical Ceremony that is great to take part in and while it has an emphasis on Veterans it is open to everyone. Veterans sit in the chairs in the center but everyone is involved and invited to the free meal provided afterwards by NIVA (Northwest Indian Veterans Association). The Ceremony is […]
NARA VETERANS MEETING
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 12:00 to 2:00 PM NARA Wellness Center 12360 East Burnside St Portland, OR 97233 Tentative Agenda 12:00 Prayer/Meal 12:30 Introductions by Veterans Coalition membership and services they offer. 1:00 Cultural Training Sande Bea Allman NARA Development Director Oglala Lakota / Ni Mii Puu / Francais Creole 1:30 – 2:00 questions (both […]
Oregon Women Veterans Conference
Every two years the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs sponsors a state women veterans conference. In April 2018 we will host the 10th 2018 Oregon Women Veterans Conference. This Conference is open only to women veterans and is free to attend, although attendees do have to pay for their travel and lodging. ODVA hosts the […]