Tualatin Veteran’s Survey
The city of Tualatin is researching possible locations for a veteran’s memorial. The Historical Society sees this as an important call to action. We are… Read More »Tualatin Veteran’s Survey
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Virtual Memorial Day Ceremonies
This year, the normal ceremonies commemorating Memorial Day will be held virtually. The 152nd National Memorial Day Observance to honor America’s fallen military service members at… Read More »Virtual Memorial Day Ceremonies
VFW National Home for Children
Winter Fun at the VFW National Home for Children Thanks to our generous supporters, 2020 is our 95th year of providing a safe, nurturing environment… Read More »VFW National Home for Children
Teen from Oregon in the Running to Win a $30,000 Scholarship from the VFW
It’s incredibly inspiring to hear high school students take pride in America. Young people all across the nation recorded audio essays on “What Makes America… Read More »Teen from Oregon in the Running to Win a $30,000 Scholarship from the VFW
Art Contest for Students in Grades K-8
Illustrating America is a patriotic art contest for elementary and middle/junior high school students that encourages students’ artistic abilities and rewards their hard work. … Read More »Art Contest for Students in Grades K-8
Young American Creative Patriotic Art
Each year, more than 3,500 high school students from across the country enter the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. The first-place winner… Read More »Young American Creative Patriotic Art
Continuing Education Scholarship
The VFW Auxiliary is pleased to present the Continuing Education Scholarship to assist members and their immediate family members who wish to further their education… Read More »Continuing Education Scholarship
Local Veteran Brandon Thomas Greene Died in a Motorcycle Crash
Date of death: October 17 2019 Brandon was born in Portland, Oregon to Scott and Delores Greene on Aug. 11, 1989. Brandon graduated from Lakeridge… Read More »Local Veteran Brandon Thomas Greene Died in a Motorcycle Crash
Veterans Breakfast 2019
There was another big turnout this morning for the annual Veterans Breakfast, organized by the City of Tualatin and community volunteers. Here’s the program: Person… Read More »Veterans Breakfast 2019
Veterans Day is November 11th
In 1926 Congress declared November 11 as the date to celebrate the anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1938 Congress passed an… Read More »Veterans Day is November 11th