VBMA’s June Military History Talk
Speaker: Major (retired) Jeff Davis Title: The Spanish Flu Comes from Flanders Fields, to America Subject: Most soldiers returning from World War I thought only about their families, and moving on to a rosy future. Unfortunately, many returned bringing death with them, in the form of a pandemic known as the Spanish Flu. This devastating […]
“SURVIVE AND THRIVE” PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS SURVIVAL SKILLS OF THE 1800S
Survive and Thrive: Lifeways of the Fur Trade, a free summer program at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, will combine hands-on history lessons with outdoor skill-building to immerse visitors in the 1840s experience. The program will be led by National Park Service rangers with knowledge of survival skills as well as the skills common to […]
CMAC Meeting
Annual “Bark Ranger” Program at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Highlights the History of Dogs and Safety
This summer, a series of four walking tours will invite visitors and their dogs to explore Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. These ranger-led "Bark Ranger" tours will discuss the history of dogs at Fort Vancouver and Vancouver Barracks, as well as the overall history of the site. The tours will also highlight how to explore […]
Community Military Appreciation Committee’s “Heroes Night” Celebration
The Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC) presents our fifth annual Southwest Washington “Heroes Night” celebration. Join us Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the East Vancouver Costco located at 19610 SE 1st St. (on the corner of SE 1st Street and 192nd Avenue). The event will kick off with a car show starting at 3:00 PM […]
Tsuga Oregon Summer Star 2018
Who and What: Children and Grandchildren of Oregon's military community are brought together for a week of summer camp to reflect on their experiences, grow together, and have fun! Serving ages 8-17, with a teen program and youth program running concurrently. Where: Canyonview Camp (13000 Finlay Rd NE, Silverton, OR 97381) NEW SITE: Canyonview Camp in Silverton, […]
Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike – Portland/Vancouver
THE ACTUAL HIKE ITSELF IS FOR VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY, NATIONAL GUARD, AND RESERVISTS ONLY. Participants hike 22km (13.67 miles), while carrying 22kg (48.5lbs), wearing Silkies, combat boots, and a ruck - 22 representing the 22 military suicides a day. The Irreverent Warriors Silkies hikes are a series of events across the nation designed to […]