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Military

‘To be an American is to give back’: Vietnam vet says his views on war have changed, but his support of troops is unwavering

November 9, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News

Thomas Renner Sr. thumbed through a rack of camouflage jackets, most bearing patches embroidered with his last name, some more faded than others. Each tells a story. Read story

‘We are a force of unity’: Clark County community gathers for Memorial Day Remembrance event

May 27, 2024, 3:26pm Clark County News

In this time of marked civic strife and disunity, a few things can still bring all Americans together. Read story

The Oregon Volunteer Infantry marches in the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 2, 2022, along Evergreen Boulevard in central Vancouver.

Veterans Day Parade’s new route in Vancouver to end at Pearson Air Museum

The Oregon Volunteer Infantry marches in the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 2, 2022, along Evergreen Boulevard in central Vancouver.

November 10, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News

The Historic Trust will honor local veterans in the 35th annual Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade on Saturday. Read story

Vanessa Munson, winner of the Miss Washington 2023 competition, is also a sergeant in the U.S. Army. At top, Munson holds her crown and her Army cap.

Former Miss Clark County, a U.S. Army sergeant, adds Miss Washington to her growing résumé

Vanessa Munson, winner of the Miss Washington 2023 competition, is also a sergeant in the U.S. Army. At top, Munson holds her crown and her Army cap.

August 19, 2023, 6:10am Clark County Life

Camouflage and basic training, or bright lights and evening gowns. In either attire or setting, 22-year-old Vanessa Munson of Battle Ground feels like herself. Read story

Meredith McMackin holds a portrait of her son, Julian Woodall, in Woodall's memorial garden at the McMackin household in Vancouver. Woodall died 16 years ago while serving in Iraq as a corporal with the U.S. Marine Corps.

Vancouver Gold Star mother: Son’s service was ‘ultimate test’

Meredith McMackin holds a portrait of her son, Julian Woodall, in Woodall's memorial garden at the McMackin household in Vancouver. Woodall died 16 years ago while serving in Iraq as a corporal with the U.S. Marine Corps.

May 29, 2023, 6:05am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Meredith McMackin is familiar with the pangs of grief. As an art therapist and mental health counselor of more than five years, she spends her Monday afternoons co-leading a grief and loss support group in Vancouver. Read story

Morgane Starke, 23, helps to make a quilt for her father, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, at a recent Quilts of Valor session. This is Starke's first experience with a quilting circle.

Stars, Stripes and Stitches: Vancouver group sews quilts for service members, veterans

Morgane Starke, 23, helps to make a quilt for her father, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, at a recent Quilts of Valor session. This is Starke's first experience with a quilting circle.

May 28, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Life

Every Friday at noon, a small but dedicated group meets at Miki Landis’ Vancouver sewing shop, Enchanted Rose Emporium, armed with needles and thread. For five hours, they cut fabric, run the longarm sewing machine and complete thousands of stitches. They share bits of their lives as they share scissors… Read story

(Photo contributed by Dallas Casey)

Former Vancouver Marine volunteered in Ukraine, hopes to return

(Photo contributed by Dallas Casey)

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

Harley Hall II, son of Vietnam veteran Harley H. Hall, sits in a F/A-18 Super Hornet jet waiting to fly with the Navy's Blue Angels during a flight demonstration on March 17 in Southern California. At top, Hall gets strapped into the Navy Blue Angel jet in preparation for the 45-minute flight at a Navy air show in Southern California. (Photos contributed by U.S.

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

Harley Hall II, son of Vietnam veteran Harley H. Hall, sits in a F/A-18 Super Hornet jet waiting to fly with the Navy's Blue Angels during a flight demonstration on March 17 in Southern California. At top, Hall gets strapped into the Navy Blue Angel jet in preparation for the 45-minute flight at a Navy air show in Southern California. (Photos contributed by U.S.

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