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October 26 is Day of the Deployed is a day to honor our deployed troops and their families for their bravery and the sacrifices they are making for our country. Read more: militarybenefits.info/day-of…

October 13 is the U.S. Navy's birthday, first authorized by the Continental Congress in 1775.

Why We Serve Oregon: Officer Jimenez serves his community in two uniforms. As both a police officer and an Oregon Army National Guard Soldier, he brings leadership, teamwork and a commitment to helping others into everything he does. Hear how serving in both roles.

Today is VFW Day. The Veterans Of Foreign Wars was founded by James C. Putnam on 29 September 1899, and since then the date has been celebrated at posts in America and later all over the globe. Read more: bit.ly/3wDtD02

The third Friday in September is recognized as POW/MIA Day, a time to remember the sacrifices of prisoners of war (POW) and service members who are missing in action (MIA). Read more: militarybenefits.info/pow-mi…

Ultimate competence 🙌🏼 … Congrats to SSG Brian Martin and SFC Theodore Thorpe from FMS 7 in La Grande, who as Team Oregon won 1st place at the 2026 Army National Guard Multi-State Mechanic of the Year competition at Camp Williams, Utah, finishing ahead of 21 other states!

We are thrilled to share some incredible news: OYCP (Oregon Youth Challenge Program) was officially recognized as the top program in the nation during the recent summer workshop! Great work to all who are a part of this program!

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and while this important time of observance and suicide awareness is not limited to veterans, active duty, National Guard, or Reservists, the military’s needs in this area cannot be overlooked. Read more: militarybenefits.info/suicid…

Recent water drop action footage from one of our Chinooks. Always Ready, Always There!