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Former Vancouver Marine volunteered in Ukraine, hopes to return

April 8, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

Vancouver resident Michael Young spends most of his Saturday mornings at rallies on the Interstate 205 Bridge supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia. Read story

Son of Vancouver pilot rides with Blue Angels to mark 50th anniversary of father’s disappearance in combat

March 23, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

Harley Hall II learned a valuable lesson last week: when the leader of the Navy’s flight demonstration squadron invites you on a flight, you can’t say no. Read story

Event at Clark College to commemorate 50 years since Vietnam

March 22, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

The Community Military Appreciation Committee is hosting an event on March 29 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. Read story

Clark County Veterans Assistance Center Vice President Ruth Lakel holds a box of food at the center. The organization operates a food pantry that gives out boxes to individuals and families.

Clark County Veterans Assistance Center food program confronts challenges

Clark County Veterans Assistance Center Vice President Ruth Lakel holds a box of food at the center. The organization operates a food pantry that gives out boxes to individuals and families.

February 3, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

While food prices across the country soar, many food banks and pantries are struggling to supply enough meals to those seeking warm food and supplies. Read story

Framed photos and maps of Fort Vancouver sit behind crowd members Wednesday at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Vancouver.

Veterans event brings state officials to Clark County

Framed photos and maps of Fort Vancouver sit behind crowd members Wednesday at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Vancouver.

February 1, 2023, 7:07pm Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Roughly 30 people gathered at the Armed Forces Reserve Center on Wednesday morning to hear from the state’s veterans affairs department and various veterans organizations. Read story

Veteran and Community Military Appreciation Committee Chair Larry Smith, center, joins fellow committee members as they provide program updates on Friday morning.

For second straight year, it’s official: Vancouver cares for its vets

Veteran and Community Military Appreciation Committee Chair Larry Smith, center, joins fellow committee members as they provide program updates on Friday morning.

November 22, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

SmartAsset, a company focused on publishing financial advice informed by data, has ranked Vancouver as America’s fifth-best city for military retirees. Vancouver, which Census data reported had nearly 12,000 veteran residents in 2020, was honored for the second year in a row. Read story

Clark County event to honor troops who never came home

September 13, 2022, 6:05am Clark County News

The public is encouraged to join local veterans on POW/MIA Day to honor service members who were prisoners of war or never returned home. Read story

Ceremony honors fallen Clark County soldier

May 10, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

The Community Military Appreciation Committee in partnership with Patriot Guard Riders hosted a memorial Monday for U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cedric E. Bruns, who was killed May 9, 2003, in Kuwait. Read story

Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Zachary Sorensen.

In the Service

Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Zachary Sorensen.

March 19, 2022, 6:04am Community

In the Service Read story

Kate Sharp, left, and Janet Easley of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14 select historical photos and documents for their upcoming celebration at American Legion Post 14 on Friday morning. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14's centennial anniversary was postponed for a year due to challenges posed by COVID-19. This year, it partnered with the Clark County Historical Society to digitize a portion of its records, which it will be presenting at the event today.

American Legion Auxiliary group marks 100 years in Clark County

Kate Sharp, left, and Janet Easley of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14 select historical photos and documents for their upcoming celebration at American Legion Post 14 on Friday morning. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14's centennial anniversary was postponed for a year due to challenges posed by COVID-19. This year, it partnered with the Clark County Historical Society to digitize a portion of its records, which it will be presenting at the event today.

March 12, 2022, 6:06am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

After more than a century of service, women in the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 14 continue to uplift those who have ties to the military. Read story