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Honoring our military veterans and families with a new GI Bill
Supporting America's Armed Forces We owe these brave Americans our gratitude.
"We also owe a debt of gratitude to our nation's military families. They endure sleepless nights, and the daily struggle of caring for children while a loved one is serving far from home. We have a responsibility to provide for them. ... It will help us to recruit and reward the best military on the face of the Earth. It will help us to meet our responsibilities to those who support our troops every day -- America's great military families." -- President George W. Bush
The President awards Purple Heart medals and citations at the National Naval Medical Center.
All Gave Some, Some Gave All
Above and Beyond the Call of Duty
Flag of the United States of America
"Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment." -- President George Washington, 1796
Home Loans for Veterans
ODVA ORVET Home Loan
ODVA offers a state veterans' home loan (ORVET) that is an additional and distinctively separate benefit from the USDVA (Federal VA) Home Loan Guaranty Program. The current maximum ORVET loan amount is $417,000.
Supporting America and Paying Tribute
I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.
"We must remain strong, and we must fight back. We must fight our terrorist enemies today and deter potential future adversaries through strength and preparedness." -- Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff
Veteran Careers and Employment
Hire Vets First!
Top employers are looking for all military, from skilled enlisted ranks to experienced non-commission officers and junior military officers. Translating your military skills is critical to get the job you want.
Secure the Blessings of Liberty
Quality of Life and Support
My rifle and I know that what counts in war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, or the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit.
"Whatever their wound may be, they want to get back to where they can function in society. No one is looking for a handout." -- Marine Lt. Gen. John F. Sattler
Gear Up with VETS NEWS
News for Military, Veterans and Families
VETS NEWS has geared Oregon veterans, spouses, and dependents with news they can use since World War II, and is read by military service members and veterans across the United States and abroad.
Military Veteran Benefits
Honoring the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces
Veterans are entitled to one replacement set of military medals. Requests for the issuance or replacement of military service medals, decorations, and awards should be directed to the specific branch of the military in which the veteran served.
Veterans Affairs
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs (USDVA)
The United States Dept. of Veterans' Affairs (USDVA) spent nearly $1.2 billion in Oregon in 2006 to serve more than 357,000 veterans who live in the state.
Happy Birthday Oregon!
Sustain the Spirit
Oregon will celebrate its 150th birthday in the year 2009.
 

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