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ODVA CELEBRATES 80 YEARS with the return of the veteran benefit expo

This year, the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) proudly celebrates 80 years of service to Oregon veterans, and we are thrilled to mark the occasion by hosting the 2025 Veteran Benefit Expo. This free, statewide event is designed to be a “one-stop shop" for veterans and their families, connecting them with the full range of state and federal veteran benefits, community resources, and support services.

Monday, June 16, 2025

10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Oregon National Guard Armory Auditorium

2310 17th St. NE, Salem, OR

The day will begin with a special 80th Anniversary Ceremony at 10:00 a.m., followed by a celebratory cake cutting at 11:00 a.m., and then move directly into the Veteran Benefit Expo. The Expo is open to all veterans and their families at no cost.

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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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LATEST VETERAN BENEFITS MAGAZINE

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2024 Oregon Veteran Benefits Magazine

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