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Soldiers' graves graced by Old Glory

Scouts, veterans, other volunteers place flags nearmarkers in Post Cemetery in anticipation of Memorial Day

The graves of about 1,500 veterans received individual salutes Thursday afternoon, just ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.

Progress noted a year after barracks turnover

Nominations sought for annual Marshall awards

Nominations are being sought for two annual awards that celebrate the leadership of Gen. George C. Marshall.

Local runners start 2013 on the right foot

Nearly 200 brave cold weather for Hangover Run

Shana O'Brien and Cassie Leonard made a pledge to be more active in 2013, getting back into running. Day one: so far, so good. The two Vancouver residents were among more than 200 participants in Tuesday’s Hangover Run, an annual New Year’s Day event put on by the Clark County Running Club.

Veterans show their pride at Vancouver ceremony

Holiday event in Vancouver draws 150 to Post Cemetery

On April 11, 1944, Walter Holy registered for the draft and requested immediate induction into the U.S. Army. He was determined to go to war, and he was 16.

U.S. flag flies from new spot at county war memorial

WWII veteran waged 14-year campaign to swap flag positons

Ongoing discussions offered differing perspectives on memorial

Fundraiser to benefit Army chapel project

A local heritage group that hopes to turn an old Army chapel into a military museum will hold a fundraising event Saturday.

Open house Saturday at old Army camp chapel

An open house will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at a former World War II chapel on the site of Memorial Lutheran Church, 2700 E. 28th St.

North Barracks site topic of history talk

Jack Giesen will discuss the North Vancouver Barracks in a military history talk at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, 1501 E. Evergreen Blvd.

Park service gives barracks some TLC

Caretaking plan part of transition of ex-Army site

The four historic buildings south of Officers Row have been overshadowed for years. Now, the century-old landmarks stand out more prominently along the south side of the Vancouver Barracks Parade Ground.

Trust sees Academy restoration as financially viable project

The journey back to Vancouver's roots continues in preservation work for its wealth of historic structures.

Chkalov's 1937 flight celebrated at Pearson Air Museum

Several locals who'd seen the ANT-25 take part in ceremony

Evan Petcoff and his family drove from their home in Walnut Grove to see a record-setting Russian airplane 75 years ago, and the 14-year-old boy was more than impressed. He was inspired. Petcoff wasn’t able to catch a glimpse of the aviators following their unexpected arrival at Vancouver’s Pearson Field on June 20, 1937. Still, their achievement had something to do with how Petcoff wound up as a member of an American bomber crew during World War II.

Vancouver Memorial Day ceremony pays tribute to region's war dead

Mothers of fallen soldiers appreciate show of gratitude

Many stirring words were spoken in the shadow of the Clark County Veterans' Memorial on Monday.

A bittersweet day at Vancouver Barracks

Army officially transfers responsibility for East and South sections to National Park Service

As a 21-gun salute echoed across the historic grounds, a flag detail of U.S. Army soldiers lowered the Stars and Stripes flown at the artillery barracks at Fort Vancouver.

Memorial Day events honor soldiers, history

Military personnel whose lives were cut short serving our country and a military presence that lasted 162 years will be saluted Monday at Vancouver Barracks.

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