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ODVA Celebrates Black History Month
As we celebrate Black History Month, the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) recognizes the service, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of Black veterans whose contributions have helped shape our nation and our state.
Throughout the month of February 2026, ODVA will stories highlighting the military excellence of African Americans who served their country with distinction and honor,
even during a time of segregation and discriminatio. This month, ODVA invites Oregonians to learn, to listen, and to honor the legacy of Black veterans — not as a footnote to history, but as a central part of it.
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ODVA LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE, RESOURCE KIT AIMED AT PREVENTING VETERAN SUICIDE
The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs is proud to introduce
BeyondTheMilitaryUniform.com — Oregon’s first centralized, online resource dedicated to suicide prevention for veterans and their support networks.
This unified effort was made possible thanks to the generosity of Oregonians who contributed to the Oregon Charitable Checkoff Fund, along with input from veterans and behavioral health experts across our state.
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