Remembrance and Appreciation
NIVA VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE
Oregon Viet Nam Memorial Wall (By Zoo) 10:00 AM: NIVA CG Practice 11:00 AM: NIVA CG Post Colors 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: NIVA Ceremony, Smudging, Prayer and Flute Playing
Portland Trail Blazers – Military Appreciation Night
Returning Veterans Project- Once again we are partnering with the Portland Trail Blazers for Military Appreciation Night, November 11th, this Veterans Day. The Trailblazers will play the Sacramento Kings and this Friday night game is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Once again, we will be offering special ticket prices for this fun match-up, with a portion […]
Author John P. Langellier to discuss Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Vancouver Visitor Center Nov. 12
Noted author John P. Langellier will discuss his new book, Fighting for Uncle Sam: Buffalo Soldiers in the Frontier Army, on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center. Copies of Langellier’s book will be available for sale in the Visitor Center Bookstore, and Langellier will sign copies. From the American […]
CMAC Christmas Party
It's that time of year again, Christmas Party!! The Party will be held December 2nd at the 40 et 8 Bar Room side, starting at 5 PM Social 6 PM Dinner. Again this will be POTLUCK! No cost. Ham and Turkey will be provided by CMAC. Just bring a dish or dessert your choice! No […]
VETERANS TOWN HALL
VETERANS TOWN HALL and VBA Claims Clinic (10 am – noon) Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 10:30 a.m. – noon Portland main hospital auditorium Building 100, 2nd Floor Questions? Contact the Public Affairs Office at (503) 402-2975 orVHAPOR-PVAMCNewsletter@va.gov
Wreaths Across America
Please take note of the following information regarding Wreaths Across America fundraising (ongoing now) and the remembrance ceremony at Tahoma National Cemetery (17 December) in case you do not already participate at another memorial location. This year's ceremony will include: Active duty, reserve, or guard military personnel representing each honored branch: USA, USAF, USN, USMC, USCG, […]
Lantern Tour: An Evening at the Fort
The park’s Lantern Tour Series offers attendees an opportunity to view many of the resources of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site in a different light — at night, on foot, and by candle lantern! Reservations for all Lantern Tours are required, and payment for the tour must be made at the time of reservation. Lantern […]