Soldiers' Angels Oregon

• A new Marine in the family – SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

  A new Marine in the family – SalemNews.com, Salem, MA Posted using ShareThis [...]
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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 10:37am EDT
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• Flag Still Stands for Freedom

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  Posted: October 15, 2009, 10:44am EDT
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• America’s Giving Challenge

  Our cause just entered in America’s Giving Challenge, which gives us a chance to win $50,000! Please donate today: http://www.facebook.com/l/093a4;www.causes.com/donations/select_donation_method?m=eed19519&cause_id=20611 To win, between now and November 7th we have to get the most donations to our cause (every person can donate once per day and have it count as a unique donation). We [...]
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  Posted: October 15, 2009, 10:26am EDT
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• Soldiers’ Angels YARD SALES FOR TROOPS

  All across the nation on Saturday, October 3rd, community yard/garage sales will take place to support Soldiers’ Angels. To find out if there is one in your area – click here Yard Sales for Troops Unite Nation Soldiers’ Angels Volunteers Raise Money for Support Projects PASADENA, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — [...]
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  Posted: October 02, 2009, 9:47am EDT
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• RIP Spc. Taylor D Marks and Sgt. Earl D. Werner

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  The Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon National Guard has identified two soldiers killed when a convoy they were guarding was attacked in Iraq. Pfc. Taylor D. Marks, 19, and a decorated veteran, Sgt. Earl D. Werner, 38, died Aug. 28 when the convoy was struck by an explosively formed penetrator, [...]
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  Posted: September 03, 2009, 12:34pm EDT
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• Troops to Teachers

  The purpose of Troops to Teachers is to assist eligible military and reserve personnel transition to a new career as public school teachers in schools serving students from low-income families. A network of state offices provide counseling, referral and placement assistance. Often this includes evaluating participants’ educational and work background [...]
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  Posted: August 26, 2009, 11:46am EDT
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• “Oregon Troops Learning to ‘just do things better’

  An update from the Oregonian- Oregon troops learning to ‘just do things better’ Posted by Julie Sullivan, The Oregonian August 21, 2009 20:11PM   Col. Dan Hokanson, commander of the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, spoke to The Oregonian at midnight Friday from his office in southern Iraq: Suicide bombers struck the Finance and Foreign ministries [...]
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  Posted: August 26, 2009, 11:40am EDT
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• “He has no personal effects”

  A must read Blog post from ” My position on the Way” “He has no personal effects. The only things that came with him from downrange[to Germany] were an envelope with a couple of [military challenge] coins and his Soldiers’ Angels backpack.” That, in and of itself is a powerful statement. About 10 [...]
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  Posted: August 26, 2009, 11:33am EDT
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• Living Legends Team – Angels of Comfort

  Soldiers’ Angel Cynthia is a part of theLiving Legends team, which provides condolences and comfort to families of the fallen through letters, cards, and very special gifts of comfort and remembrance.  Cynthia is personally responsible for contacting families and offering them a tree or wreath in memory of their loved [...]
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  Posted: August 26, 2009, 11:31am EDT
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• Soldiers’ Angels host Ice Cream Social at Portland VAMC

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  Posted: August 21, 2009, 12:05am EDT
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• Traveling Wall and Exhibit of 1,000 Flags Made a Memorable event in Albany

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  Found this article in the Salem-News by Tim King  Wish I had been there, but would love to hear from those who made the trek.  ALBANY, Ore.) – A spectacular tribute to the nation’s military was in Albany last week at Timber Linn Park, which already has an area dedicated in [...]
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  Posted: August 16, 2009, 5:33am EDT
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• Portraits of Love

  Volunteering to Help Send a Piece of Home to Soldiers Abroad The PhotoImaging Manufacturers and Distributors Association (PMDA) along with Soldiers’ Angels, a grassroots volunteer organization, revealed  the Portraits of Love Project, a volunteer effort aimed at sending family portraits to soldiers around the globe this holiday season. Designed to help bring [...]
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  Posted: August 16, 2009, 5:09am EDT
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• Day of the Deployed October 26

    Soldiers’ Angels 4th Annual Day of the Deployed is upon us. Americans are encouraged to reaffirm their patriotism and allegiance to our flag and country, and to honor our brave men and women in uniform who are selflessly putting their lives on the line to protect and preserve our way of [...]
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  Posted: August 16, 2009, 5:05am EDT
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• A Moment of Silence

  July 27, 2009  Moment of Silence A Moment of Silence was started to honor every American service member Killed-in-Action during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom with a Moment of Silence from this day forward. Every Monday from 6:00-6:01 PM (CST) we ask that you pause for a Moment of Silence [...]
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  Posted: July 27, 2009, 1:40am EDT
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• Oregon Guard Readies for Iraq Deployment

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  Found this in Tim King’s article in the Salem News.  (FORT STEWART Ga.) – Oregon National Guard soldiers with the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team were honored during a special sendoff ceremony Friday in Fort Stewart Georgia.   Fort Stewart and Fort Benning, Georgia, are typically the last stateside bases for U.S. Army [...]
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  Posted: July 05, 2009, 7:58pm EDT
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• Soldiers’ Angels Needs Your Cookie Recipes!

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  Dear Angels, Warriors, Celebrities, Sponsors, and Friends… The first Soldiers’ Angels cook book, Angel Delights, the Cookie cook book, has been a best seller and fund raiser for Soldiers’ Angels, so it is time for SECOND EDITION.     Please send recipe submissions in the following catagories: Bar Cookies Drop Cookies Roll-and-Cut Cookies Pressed and Molded Cookies Brownies and Blondies Refrigerator and Slice-and-Bake Cookies Chocolate Chip [...]
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  Posted: June 20, 2009, 10:15pm EDT
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• Vote for Soldiers’ Angels – $25,000 Social Media Makeover

  $25,000 for Social Media   With just a couple of clicks, you can help Soldiers’ Angels win a $25,000 social media “makeover!”  Just type “Soldiers’ Angels” into the box at the link and follow the directions.     Twitter, Facebook, and other interactive online platforms are one of the most potent ways to advocate, motivate, and spread [...]
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  Posted: June 10, 2009, 1:19pm EDT
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• Support your Recruiter

  A letter to Angels and all who love the troops… Dear Friends, It is heartbreaking when we lose a warrior on the battlefield, and even more devastating when it happens in an act of violence while they seem to be safe at home. As you probably know, in Arkansas this week, two [...]
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  Posted: June 10, 2009, 1:11pm EDT
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• Memorial Day

  “Honoring the fallen and supporting their families is an important part of the work of Soldiers’ Angels. This Memorial Day (Monday, May 25) as we contemplate those who have given their all for this country, Soldiers’ Angels invites Angels and service members to share their Memorial Day activities live from [...]
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  Posted: May 25, 2009, 9:21pm EDT
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• “All Gave Some” shared by Veteran Brian Cairns

  Thank you for your Service Brian, and thank you for sharing this special message…….   “ALL GAVE SOME” An 18 year old postpones a college education so that an Iraqi child might go to school in safety and freedom. A Doctor and a Dentist gave time away from their private practices in order to [...]
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  Posted: May 21, 2009, 12:40pm EDT
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• Dedicated to our Veterans, by Soldiers Angel Elda

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  Posted: May 16, 2009, 1:04pm EDT
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• United in Strength

    President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate [...]
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  Posted: May 16, 2009, 12:55pm EDT
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• So Proud… a deployment reflection

  By Angel Kendra Abraham  (Thanks so much for sharing Kendra)   “As the girlfriend of a deploying Soldier, attending the deployment ceremony this year had a different effect on me than it did 5 years ago as a sister of a deploying soldier. Together, with my soldier, and his 3 children, we [...]
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  Posted: May 13, 2009, 12:24pm EDT
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• Oregon Army National Guard Deployment Ceremony

  I happened to see a reference on our Oregon Facebook page   by  Spc Kirby Rider about the Oregon Army National Guard Deployment Ceremony and followed the link he provided to a great story with accompanying pictures.  Thanks Kirby!     Soldiers from Company D, 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oregon [...]
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  Posted: May 06, 2009, 3:30am EDT
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• Angels Needed

  Hello angels! We’ve been invited to set-up a booth to help promote our organization during the Rose Festival madness at the waterfront village in Portland.We need 2-3 volunteers per date.the dates/times are:Monday, May 25th @ 4 pm – 6 pmFriday, May 29th @ 6 pm – 8 pmSaturday, June 6th [...]
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  Posted: May 05, 2009, 7:56am EDT
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• Luncheon at Ft. Lewis For Co founder & SFC Toby Nunn -You’re invited!

  It are hosting a luncheon for Jeff Bader (co founder Soldiers’ Angels & SFC Toby Nunn, Soldier Liason/twice decorated Iraq Veteran and author of Northern DIsclosure)   Please rsvp soldiersangelswashington@gmail.com if you’d like to be included in the guests or have suggestions for invites!   It will be worth the drive!  Julie   [...][...]
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  Posted: April 20, 2009, 6:37pm EDT
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• JOIN SOLDIERS’ ANGELS IN CELEBRATING MEMORIAL DAY

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  For a few years Soldiers’ Angels has walked the parade route in Washington D.C. Memorial Day parade and distributed 10,000 American flags to spectators along the parade route for the course of the parade. Thousands of parade watchers wave flags as the floats and participants move along the downtown streets. This year, Soldiers’ Angels invites all [...]
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  Posted: April 20, 2009, 12:52am EDT
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• DEPLOYMENT CEREMONIES

  Information from Oregon CTL Sherry Crenshaw…She needs you Angels!     We have 4 deployment ceremonies! Portland, Bend, Eugene, and Medford. Soldiers Angels are invited to all 4, to have a table set up and spread the word on what we do!  Please Instruct the soldiers to sign up on our website, and show [...]
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  Posted: April 19, 2009, 11:53pm EDT
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• PENNIES FOR HEROES

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  Posted: April 18, 2009, 11:58pm EDT
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• Facebook and Twitter

  In our efforts to keep connected and to increase our support efforts beyond what the main Soldiers’ Angels Forum can do,  Soldiers’ Angels Oregon has added Patti & Soldiers’ Angels approved,  Facebook page, Facebook group and Twitter Page.  I encourage you all to join…  These social networking sites  are great [...]
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  Posted: April 12, 2009, 11:43am EDT
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• ANGELS INVITED TO NATIONAL TEA PARTY DAY in PORTLAND/VANCOUVER WA

  Soldiers Angels has been invited to the National Tea Party Day, at Pioneer Courthouse Square. by Rosie Gagnon’s.  She wants more attention to Support the Troops and has offered for us to have a table, at this National Tea Party Day Ralley, Patti has approved for us to be at [...]
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  Posted: April 10, 2009, 7:41pm EDT
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• National Guard Deployment Ceremonies

  NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT CEREMONIES COMING UP IN MAY   NEED YOUR HELP ANGELS!  These are Deployment Ceremonies in Oregon, but Washington Angels are Welcome.   For Deployment ceremonies in Washington, please let us know if you are interested at soldiersangelswashington@gmail.com         Soldiers’ Angels has been invited to several Deployment Ceremonies in [...]
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  Posted: April 10, 2009, 6:48pm EDT
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• A Great Day in Washington for Veterans

  Veteran’s groups including  IAVA (Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America) were at the White House Today when President Obama , Defense Secretary Gates, and  VA Secretary Shinseki anounced their support for two important initiatives that will have an incredible impact on the lives of Veterans.   The following is from [...]
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  Posted: April 10, 2009, 1:44am EDT
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• Who Packs your Parachute?

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  Posted: April 04, 2009, 4:50pm EDT
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• National Medal of Honor Day March 25, 2009

  Found this on One Marine’s View NATIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR DAY   MARCH 25, 2009    The Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. Generally presented to its [...]
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  Posted: March 25, 2009, 10:39am EDT
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• Face of America Bicycle Ride- Make a Banner for the Troops

  Make a banner to support the troops It’s that time again! The plans for Face of America Bicycle Ride 2009 have been finalized. The ride is taking place on April 25 & 26 from Bethesda MD to Gettysburg PA. Soldiers’ Angels works with World T.E.A.M. Sports by providing volunteers and support during the ride. Face of [...]
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  Posted: March 16, 2009, 6:16pm EDT
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• Brain Injury Conference, Portland March 5,6,7

  THIS CONFERENCES REGISTRATION DEADLINE WAS ON FEB 28. THERE MAY STILL BE SOME SPOTS AVAILABLE >I URGE YOU TO CALL AND SEE IF YOU CAN STILL REGISTER> THIS LOOKS LIKE AN EXCELLENT CONFERENCE!  CALL ASAP Brain Injury Association of Oregon PO Box 549 Molalla OR 97038 1-800-544-5243 Fax: 503-961-8730 www.biaoregon.org info@biaoregon.org The [...]
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  Posted: March 01, 2009, 11:51am EST
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• 1st Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Conference

    If you are interested in attending this event, please email Julie at soldiersangelswashington@gmail.com or soldiersangelsoregon@gmail.com  for more information and a registration form.  This is a wonderful learning opportunity in our own backyard!   Hope to see you there!    We invite you to join us at the 1st Washington State Traumatic Brain Injury [...]
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  Posted: March 01, 2009, 10:57am EST
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• Today was that day……..

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  “It was a very touching time for me.  Ever since Viet Nam I have wanted to be able to do SOMETHING to show how much I appreciate every soldier for everything they have done for me and my country.  Today was that day, and I made a point of thanking [...]
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  Posted: February 28, 2009, 7:11pm EST
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• HEROES

    Saw this  military motivator on Blackfive    and thought I’d share…   [...]
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  Posted: February 21, 2009, 9:28am EST
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• POTLUCK & SCREENING OF TAKING CHANCE

  All PGR Members and Soldiers Angels are invited to join the American Legion Riders and other Veterans Saturday night at Smith-Renolds American Legion Post 14 for a Pot Luck Dinner and a Movie…. ( TAKING CHANCE ) The address is 4607 NE St James Rd. Van, Wa 98663 Pot Luck: [...]
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  Posted: February 20, 2009, 10:39am EST
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• OPERATION VALENTINE ACCOMPLISHED

  Operation Valentine is now complete thanks to Oregon  Soldiers’ Angels and their communities coming together to send love and support to Veterans during the National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week.  Thank you to all the Valentine makers and Delivery Angels!     Soldiers’ Angels  Nike sent in this note about her day [...]
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  Posted: February 17, 2009, 8:31pm EST
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• OPERATION VALENTINE ACCOMPLISHED

  Operation Valentine which coincided with the National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans, is now complete thanks to the many Soldiers’ Angels and Oregon State communities that attended events, visited with Veterans and made beautiful Valentines of love and encouragement.   Here is one Story from Soldiers’ Angels Nike, who visited the Dalles [...]
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  Posted: February 16, 2009, 10:49am EST
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• Valentine Poem for Veterans…thank you Edna

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    I will not forget….  You spilled your blood on distant sands, Endured enemies on hostile lands, You held our freedom in your hands, Yet so many still don’t understand!  The sacrifice that you have made, Wounds that never seem to fade, Painful memories with you stay. The costly price you had to pay!  Too many have been laid to [...]
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  Posted: February 10, 2009, 7:44pm EST
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• OPERATION VALENTINE

  If  you can help make Valentines for this very Special Delivery to our Veterans, contact Julie   soldiersangelsoregon@gmail.com    We’d love to see every VA and VA facility in the State  of Oregon receive some Love!   [...]
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  Posted: February 07, 2009, 4:48pm EST
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• Welcome to the Soldiers’ Angels Oregon State Blog

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  Posted: February 07, 2009, 11:25am EST
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