Bettina Roth Wins Portland-Vancouver Veterans Administration Awards

Congratulations to Post 134's own Bettina Roth for taking first place in the Creative Writing and Art categories, and second place in the Fine Art category at the 2022 Local Veterans Creative Arts Competition sponsored by the Portland-Vancouver Veterans Administration. Nationwide, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities use the creative arts as one form … Continue reading Bettina Roth Wins Portland-Vancouver Veterans Administration Awards

Legion-Backed Bill Would Improve Maternal Health Care For Veterans

The American Legion MAR 25, 2021 An American Legion-supported piece of legislation that would lay a foundation to serve a young and more diverse veteran population has been introduced in the House of Representatives. The Protecting Moms Who Served Act was introduced by Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., and has bipartisan support. Original co-sponsors include Chairwoman … Continue reading Legion-Backed Bill Would Improve Maternal Health Care For Veterans

COVID Vaccination Scheduling For Veterans

Attention Portland and Vancouver area Veterans 75 years of age and older; please watch for a phone call from VA Portland staff to schedule your COVID-19 vaccination. We will soon be expanding vaccinations to other VA Portland clinic locations and ramping up the volume of vaccinations. Watch the VA Portland website at http://www.portland.va.gov where Veterans … Continue reading COVID Vaccination Scheduling For Veterans

Free Tax Return Preparation for Veterans, Military Members and Their Families

The following links to free tax preparation services will ensure current and former members of the military and their families have access to free tax preparation and electronic filing services to keep more of their hard earned money. IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance(VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs are available to taxpayers that earned less … Continue reading Free Tax Return Preparation for Veterans, Military Members and Their Families

VA Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan

Dec. 15, 2020, 09:17:00 AM Vaccinations began this week! WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today publication of its dynamic VA COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan, being executed at 37 sites across the country. VA began vaccinating Veterans and frontline employees this week, following the Food and Drug Administration’s Dec. 11 decision to issue an Emergency Use … Continue reading VA Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan