Veteran Resources
VFW Auxiliary | Unwavering Support for Uncommon Heroes
Veterans Services- Lane County
The Lane County Veterans Services Program is proud to serve the nearly 30,000 veterans, as well as their dependents, and survivors, that live within Lane County.
VA Housing Services
VA housing assistance can help Servicemembers, Veterans, and their surviving spouses to buy a home or refinance a loan. We also offer benefits and services to help you build, repair, or keep your current home.
Honor Our Nations Military
May is Military Appreciation Month
Loyalty Day (May 1) - Loyalty Day is a day set aside for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for recognizing the heritage of American freedom.
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V-E Day (May 8) - Victory in Europe Day (commonly known as V-E Day), marks the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces, therefore marking the end of World War II.
Military Spouse Appreciation Day (May 10) - Celebrated the Friday before Mother’s Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day was first recognized in 1984 to acknowledge the contributions, support and sacrifices of the spouses of America’s armed forces.
Armed Forces Day (May 18) - Armed Forces Day is a day to honor Americans currently serving in the five branches of the U.S. military as well as the National Guard and Reserve units.
Memorial Day - Observed (May 27) - Memorial Day is a day to honor the men and women who died while serving in America’s armed forces.
