Free, confidential mental and physical health services for post-9/11 veterans, service members, and their families in Oregon and SW Washington.
Portland, Oregon
Joined October 2011
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Veterans and their contributions are invaluable to the communities they serve. Paul Fukuma, founder of the all-volunteer Taji 100, took this commitment to serving others the extra mile with the creation of a non-profit that encourages individuals all over the country to run or
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It's #TransDayofVisibility and we are so happy to recognize and celebrate our #transmilitary members!
We call on our #government #leaders to permanently codify the trans service ban repeal into law so it can never be reinstated again.
#LGBTQmilitary #TDOV2022
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Today kicks off Women's History Month and we're excited to honor and celebrate #LGBTQ+ leaders and barriers breakers!
#LGBTQmilitary #WHM2022 #Herstory
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ODVA is encouraging veterans, especially Afghanistan veterans and family, to reach for help and reach out to a battle buddy or loved one. Joe Mah, ODVA Campus Veteran Coordinator and U.S. Army Afghanistan veteran, shares his message below. #oregonvet
youtu.be/5vFG1ayq7X8
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ODVA is encouraging veterans, especially Afghanistan veterans and family, to reach for help and reach out to a battle buddy or loved one. Joe Mah, ODVA Campus Veteran Coordinator and U.S. Army Afghanistan veteran, shares his message below. #oregonvet
youtu.be/5vFG1ayq7X8
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It's been one year since the enactment of the Isakson-Roe Act - known as the Deborah Sampson Act, in honor of the Revolutionary War heroine. The Act addresses the needs of women veterans, veterans experiencing homelessness, and others. #veterans blogs.va.gov/VAntage/99016/o…
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On this day in #LGBTQhistory, 22 Dec. 2010, President Barack Obama signed the repeal of the discriminatory "Don't ask, don't tell" policy into law, which went into effect 20 Sep. 2011.
#knowyourmil #LGBTQmilitary #DoAskDoTell
ReturningVeterans retweeted
As #TransAwarenessWeek comes to a close let's acknowledge that issues faced by the trans community are so much bigger than #pronouns & bathrooms. Our #transmilitary members & #veterans can add even more important items to this list and we must keep the conversations going!
ReturningVeterans retweeted
Mark your calendars for November 10 at 2PM: ODVA Statewide Veterans Day Celebration outside State Capitol Building #oregonvet
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Thank you to @PacificNWCFC for hosting the Military Cause talks today! 😀The @WoundHealingWHF @charitydotorg @medicalteams @ReturnVeterans @FirehouseSubs @savinglives talks were fun & informative. Thank you to the audience and for Being the Face of Change! #GiveCFC @CFC
ReturningVeterans retweeted
Today marks the 10-year anniversary of the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," which barred gay, lesbian and bisexual individuals from serving openly in our nation's military.
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2021 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report shows decrease in Veteran suicides #veterans blogs.va.gov/VAntage/94358/2…
ReturningVeterans retweeted
Sep. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, fittingly within #SuicidePreventionMonth. If you are struggling, make the brave choice to seek help and not get lost in the darkness alone.
Every life has #purpose, and every person matters!
#LGBTQmilitary
ReturningVeterans retweeted
Today we're sharing a special feature on Lt. Col. Bree Fram, the highest ranking openly-trans officer in the DoD.
The bravery of her & her wife's vulnerability makes this something truly special to read. loom.ly/2Ca8e7Y
#RepresentationMatters #LGBTQmilitary
ReturningVeterans retweeted
#Congratulations to Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt, #USN, who became the first woman to take command of an aircraft carrier, USS Abraham Lincoln, Aug. 19!
#herstory #RepresentationMatters
Read more here: loom.ly/hECxTlI
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More than 47,000 troops, vets will see federal student loan fees waived #veterans militarytimes.com/education-…
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As we watch the news coverage from Afghanistan, many emotions are emerging. Please know that you are not alone in these feelings and there are many resources standing ready to assist you.
If yo... oregon.gov/odva/Services/Pag…
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#afghanistanveterans #veterans
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When Alicia becomes Matt’s primary caregiver, she finds herself standing apart from both the civilian and the military worlds.
Listen to part 2 of the Lammers’ civ-mil love story, on Home/Front.
npr.org/2021/06/03/100295725…
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LGBT Veterans describe VA care, provide advice for others #veterans blogs.va.gov/VAntage/89324/l…