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Dr. Leveque to Speak at Armed Forces Day Recognition in Yamhill County

Keeping America strong and secure, United in purpose, Steadfast in Service.

(MCMINNVILLE, Ore.) - Stand and be recognized! Past and present members of all branches of the Armed Forces are invited to attend a special celebration, Saturday May 19th in McMinnville, Oregon.

Vineyard Heights Assisted Living & Retirement Cottages is hosting a tribute to current and former members of the military for the official Armed Forces Day holiday.

Military Suicides and Condolence Letters- What Gives?

The Army drives us crazy, then wonders what happened.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - The New York Times printed an article on July 7 2011 entitled "US to Send Condolences after Suicides in WarZones".

For the first time ever, a US President will extend condolences after an active-duty suicide.

Northeast Portland Community Celebrates our National Heroes

WWII Veteran Don Malarkey served as Grand Marshal at the 39th Annual Veterans Day Parade.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - It is the sacrifice and dedication of generations of men and women that we celebrate on Veteran’s Day.

The awe and excitement of a parade brought young and old to the Hollywood district of Portland, Oregon for the 39th annual Veteran’s Day Parade.

Marine Security Mission in the Anbar Province (VIDEO)

Day and night, US Marines from the Al Asad Air Station check those who enter and leave the base. It may not be their "regular job" in the Corps, but then there is no single role for Marines.

(AL ANBAR PROVINCE, Iraq) - For Marines at the Al Asad Air Station in Iraq, running base security is a never ending mission. Calling it serious would be a grave understatement, and anyone who attempts to cross these warriors treads on dangerous ground.

It's a job normally performed by military police, but today the roles are filled mostly by Marines with other military occupational specialties, or MOS's, primarily related to aviation.

Rat Patrol in Iraq: Air Wing Marines Fill Infantry Role (VIDEO)

Salem-News.com's Tim King rejoins his former Marine Corps aviation group to see Marines in Iraq performing a role normally filled by infantry units.

(Al Asad, IRAQ) - Marines at Al Asad Air Base in Iraq are on a constant vigil, with combat patrols in their area of operation going around the clock.

List of Americans Killed in Afghanistan Passes 500

Casualties may have dropped in Iraq, but in Afghanistan the numbers in recent days have jumped significantly.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Fifteen Americans have died fighting in Afghanistan in the last two weeks. The number of Marines and Navy Corpsman killed in combat is extremely high. The most recent deaths involve one U.S. soldier who died in Khogyani, Afghanistan, and four who were killed in Kandahar City. Their names were released Tuesday.

The numbers of casualties in Iraq almost always exceeds the numbers out of Afghanistan, but that seems to be turning around as the summer kicks into high gear. Many military fighters native to the region remain less active during the winter, and are often known for launching an increasing number of attacks in May and June.

Advocates Call Iraq Marine`s Court Martial and Conviction Into Question

Former Marines investigating the case say there is far more than meets the eye; the court martial is currently under appeal and review.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A Marine convicted for murder in Haditha, Iraq is receiving increasing public support by those who believe he is not guilty.