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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

In Vancouver, Bauer was met with the camaraderie he was seeking since he retired in 2013. He said those at Post 7824 are an extension of his family where he can laugh, joke and share sea stories.

Former sailor settles in Vancouver, joins local VFW to help others, find camaraderie

In Vancouver, Bauer was met with the camaraderie he was seeking since he retired in 2013. He said those at Post 7824 are an extension of his family where he can laugh, joke and share sea stories.

December 11, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Health

Stewart Bauer found himself disheartened by what he read in the newspaper and heard from friends: Another veteran died by suicide because they didn’t think they could get help and felt hopeless in their situation. Read story

Duck hunters Kamu Miles, left, and Spencer Berg, joined by hunting dog Ruby prepare for an early morning of duck hunting at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge’s Veterans Day hunt on Thursday. (Dana Bivens/U.S.

Veterans hunt ducks at Ridgefield wildlife refuge

Duck hunters Kamu Miles, left, and Spencer Berg, joined by hunting dog Ruby prepare for an early morning of duck hunting at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge’s Veterans Day hunt on Thursday. (Dana Bivens/U.S.

November 11, 2021, 4:05pm Clark County News

Fish and Wildlife Service, Fallen Outdoors team up to help vets be active, sociable Read story

Fallen Clark County soldier to be honored by community

October 12, 2021, 6:03am Clark County News

Clark County residents are invited to attend a ceremony honoring a local soldier who died during service as a part of the “Never To Be Forgotten” series. Read story

Battle Ground site of ceremony to honor fallen soldier from Clark County

September 14, 2021, 6:03am Clark County News

The Clark County community will gather next week to honor the anniversary of the death of a local soldier as a part of the “Never To Be Forgotten” series. Read story