The US military members who came home and were greeted with rebuke and disdain, have a special day. March 29th was set aside in 1974 as the 1 year anniversary of the withdrawal of US combat forces from Vietnam. But, that day did not have any real meaning then. It was an empty gesture to […]
The Vietnam Veterans of America bestowed their highest honor to Boring resident Steve Bates for his commitment to America’s veterans. On March 17, 2020, Steve Bates was presented a certificate and letter from Jaycee Newman, the Secretary of the Oregon State Council of the Vietnam Veterans of America. In the letter, Vietnam Veterans of America […]