U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, (D-OR), speaks to a gathering during a town hall meeting at the 41 Armed Forces Reserve Center at Camp Withycombe in Clackamas, Ore., May 26.
Wyden answered questions from attendees about immigration, health care, federal business regulations and other topics of interest.
Wyden is the senior United States Senator from Oregon who has served in the post since 1996.
Photo by Kimberly L. Lippert, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Seventh Annual Golfing for the Guard starts out with a bang, ends with funds raised for two worthy causes
Cara Phillips, promotions director with Alpha Broadcasting, fires a Howitzer under close supervision of Soldiers from Alpha Battery, 2-218 Field Artillery Battalion, Oregon Army National Guard.
Phillips' firing the shot officially began the 7th Annual Golfing for the Guard Tournament at Heron Lakes Golf Course, May 25.
Alpha Broadcasting sponsored the tournament to raise donations for the Oregon National Guard Emergency Relief Fund and the Oregon Military Museum Capital Campaign Fund.
The tournament raised donations for the Oregon National Guard Emergency Relief Fund and the Oregon Military Museum Capital Campaign Fund. Alpha Broadcasting, FM News 101, KXL, and 750 The Game, sponsored the event.
The Emergency Relief Fund provides financial assistance to Oregon National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and their immediate families who are in need of emergency housing, food, medical or dental treatment, transportation, or temporary income assistance.
The Oregon Military Museum Capital Campaign will fund the renovation of the Oregon Military Museum at Camp Withycombe. The Oregon Military Museum's mission is to tell the story of Oregon's military heritage with a focus on the Oregon National Guard and the state's militia, collect and ensure access to historical artifacts and archives, preserve items entrusted to its care and educate and inspire visitors through exhibits, living history and interpretive programs.
(Photo by Staff Sgt. April Davis, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)
Oregon Soldiers, Airmen participate in 7th Annual Golfing for the Guard
KXL Radio hosted the 7th Annual Golfing for the Guard, at Heron Lakes "Great Blue" Golf Course, May 25.
The event began with a bang, courtesy of the Oregon Army National Guard's 2-218th Field Artillery.
Proceeds will go to the Oregon Military Museum and the Oregon National Guard's Emergency Relief Fund.
From left to right: Bob DeFrancisco, Chad McCracken, Tim McAlbin, Oregon Army National Guard Lt. Col. Mike Gillette.
Photo by Kimberly Lippert.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
All Star Salute to Oregon Military a rockin' good time
KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer rocks the house at the All-Star Salute to the Oregon Military, held at the Oregon Golf Club, May 18. Tommy was joined by his brothers, former Oregon Governors Vic Atiyeh and Ted Kulongoski, and retired former Oregon Army National Guard Brig. Gen. James B. Thayer, who was the guest of honor.
The event raised nearly $250,000 for the Oregon Military Museum’s Capital Campaign. The newly-renovated museum will be named in honor of the elder Thayer, who served in Europe during WWII and following his enlistment from the active duty Army, as the commander of the Oregon State Defense Force.
For more information on the Capital Campaign and fundraiser, visit the All Star Salute page.
Visit our official Flickr page in the next few days to view more photos from this event.
Posted by Master Sgt. Nick Choy,
Oregon Military Department Public Affairs Office
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