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IN HONOR OF GOD, FLAG AND COUNTRY:

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

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VETERANS DAY!

A SPECIAL DAY SET ASIDE TO HONOR OUR MEN AND WOMEN WHO FOUGHT OUR WARS TO GIVE US THE FREEDOM WE ENJOY TODAY.

OUR VETERANS GAVE UP THEIR FREEDOM BY JOINING THE ARMED FORCES AT AN EARLY AGE FOR A SEASON TO GIVE US FREEDOM FOR A LIFETIME. THESE ARE SPECIAL FOLKS, SHOW THEM YOU CARE. - Carolyn H. Decker

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November 11 @ 8 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

There will be breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. catered by Pacific Restaurant. A ceremony at 11 a.m. honoring WWII Veterans and a flyover slated.

The event also features Live music by Buffalo Kitty and The Traveling Military Museum Exhibit.

Everyone is invited to come on down and support the Vets.

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Free Meal at Werner Beef & Brew Werner Beef & Brew owners and staff are honoring all veterans with a free meal from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Plus 10% of the total food sales on Veterans Day will be donated to Kilchis-Tillamook Bay VFW Post 2848. Visit Werner at 2807 3rd Street in Tillamook.

Veterans Free Lunch A free lunch is being served for all Vet-

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erans sponsored by LifeChange Christian Fellowship. Lunch is from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Veterans Day (Friday Nov. 11) in the Officers’ Mess Hall at the Port of Tillamook Bay, 6825 Officers Road.

Free meal at Denny’s Restaurant Veterans eat free on Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) at Denny’s Restaurant in Tillamook from 6 a.m. to Noon.

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Veterans Ride FREE on November 11 Meet Nicholas Torres, the Veterans Service Officer for Tillamook County n observation of Veterans Day Each year the District looks forward

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y name is Nicholas Torres and I am the Veterans Services Officer for Tillamook County.

I grew up in North Western Pennsylvania and enlisted in the United States Army at the age of nineteen.

I served eight years as an Infantryman. I deployed to Afghanistan in 2009-2010 and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, Two Army Commendation Medals, and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal.

After leaving the Army in 2014, I worked in the lumber mill industry while pursuing my business degree at Oregon State University.

I worked as a Veterans Services Coordinator for

seven months under William Hatton prior to his retinement.

As the Tillamook County Veterans Services Officer, I look forward to working with local Veterans, social service organizations, the VFW, and the community.

Please feel free to contact us at 503-842-4358.

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on November 11, the Tillamook County Transportation District will be offering free fare for Veterans on WAVE in county routes. Veterans are invited to ride as many bus services as they need, at no charge, all day long.

ans for appointments a day in advance. If a veteran or dependent is unable to travel, we will travel to them. It is an honor to serve the Veterans of Tillamook County.

to serving Veteran’s with free public transportation to thank them for their service.

For more information about WAVE bus schedules or services, please visit www.TillamookBus.com or call 503815-8283.

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Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers thanks their veterans Here at Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers, we want to take this opportunity on Veterans Day to thank veterans for their service to our country.

United States Army.

During his senior year of college in 1969, Harold signed on as a delayed enlistment while he finished school during the Vietnam War.

Here in our community, we’re proud to have two veterans among our residents: James McMahen and Fred Herb.

Following basic training, Harold signed up for Officers Candidate School. He learned that the top three graduates of OCS get to choose their assignment, creating a goal he would go on to meet.

McMahen was drafted into the U.S. Army and reported to Fort Lewis, Washington in the early 1950s. Not too long after he then spent time at Camp Roberts, California, and then Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.

Soon after he and his wife were married, he was to be stationed in Europe but requested, and was granted, a deployment to Japan instead. He would later be stationed in Korea for two years. He was worried about the change, but says today that his time there made him “grow up a lot”.

Through the ups and downs of life in

Fred Herb the military overseas, McMahen made lasting friendships that he still has to this day at the age of 90. He currently lives in our Independent Living community here at Five Rivers.

Meanwhile, Herb served with the Oregon National Guard from 1952 - 1960. He was stationed in Forest Grove as a corporal

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James McMahen in communications for the Headquarters Company. He happily resides at Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers and enjoys spending his time enjoying the quiet and peaceful community, and at times volunteers to help facilitate community games and activities.

In addition, our company’s founder, Harold Delamarter, is himself a veteran of the

Upon completing OCS, Harold chose to be stationed in Germany, where he spent three years in Heidelberg. It was there that his son Jason, who currently serves as Prestige’s Chief Operating Officer, was born.

If you’re a veteran, or the loved one of a veteran, and considering senior living, come

by Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers for a visit to learn more about our community and how we can help provide the care and support you need. You served our country, now let us serve your needs.

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Here at Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers, we’re here to help with a free webinar on Tuesday, November 29 at 3 pm Pacific time with topics related to finance and senior living. It will be hosted by Emily Schwarz, Vice President of Sales for Elderlife Financial Services.

She will be discussing financial preparation, VA aid and attendance benefits, and questions regarding power of attorney and guardianship in financial and health decision-making.

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Tillamook native serves with Naval Oceanography at Stennis Space Center Alvin Plexico Navy Office of Community Outreach enior Chief George S Langlois, a native of Tillamook, is part of Naval

Oceanography ensuring the U.S. Navy maintains freedom from the ocean floor to the stars at Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command.

Sailors and civilians working throughout Naval Oceanography collect, measure, and analyze the elements of the physical environment (land, sea, air, space). They synthesize a vast array of oceanographic and meteorological data to produce forecasts and warnings in support of safety of flight and navigation.

Langlois, a 2002 Ontario High School graduate, currently serves as a

senior enlisted leader at Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, headquartered at the Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

“Naval Oceanography operates simultaneously at the strategic, operational and tactical levels of warfare in every theater around the globe,” said Rear Adm. Ron Piret, commanding officer, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command.

“We pride ourselves in our ability to characterize the battle space and then predict changes in the environment over time.

Every ship that sails, every aircraft that takes flight, every submarine that dives beneath the surface of the ocean has to go to sea with the information that Naval Oceanography provides.”

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According to Langlois, the values required to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Tillamook.

“Tillamook is right on the coast in Oregon and as such is a big fishing and maritime community,” said Langlois. “Knowing the environment was always key to me growing up and it still is today.”

Serving in the Navy means Langlois is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on strengthening alliances, modernizing capabilities, increasing capacities and maintaining military readiness in support of the National Defense Strategy.

“The Navy supports nations defense by keeping free and open seas and maintaining not only our way of life but also our al-

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lies throughout the world,” said Langlois. “Ensuring that the ocean remains free and open is key in producing shared security and prosperity throughout the world.”

Naval Oceanography personnel demonstrate expertise in Hydrography, Geospatial Information and Services (GIS), datum issues, and Tactical Decision Aids (TDA). They combine knowledge of the operating environment with a thorough understanding of warfighting capabilities to assess and predict environmental impacts to friendly and enemy platforms, sensors and weapon systems.

With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international

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Thank you to the brave individuals who have served and sacrificed in our armed forces to protect America’s freedom. We are proud and honored to provide compassionate care to our local heroes. Happy Veterans Day!

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n Langlois Continued from Page 5 phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize the importance of accelerating America’s advantage at sea.

“Maintaining the world’s best Navy is an investment in the security and prosperity of the United States, as well as the stability of our world,” said Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations. “The U.S. Navy— forward deployed and integrated with all elements of national power—deters conflict, strengthens our alliances and partnerships, and guarantees free and open access to the world’s oceans. As the

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United States responds to the security environment through integrated deterrence, our Navy must continue to deploy forward and campaign with a ready, capable, combatcredible fleet.”

Langlois and the sailors and civilians they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.

“Sitting on a weather watch floor may not seem exciting but when you provide a weather warning that prevents someone from getting seriously injured or even killed, it gets you motivated to keep producing at the highest level,” said Langlois.

As Langlois and other sailors and civilians continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in keeping fellow sailors and

civilians safe and serving their country in the United States Navy.

“Serving in the Navy means I’m helping to protect not only my family and friends but the rest of my fellow Americans and overseas allies,” added Langlois. “It means a great deal that I am able to be a part of this organization that is dedicated to doing good in this world.”

Naval Oceanography directs and oversees more than 2,500 globallydistributed military and civilian personnel who collect, process and exploit environmental information to assist Fleet and Joint Commanders in all warfare areas to make better decisions, based on assured environmental information, faster than the adversary.

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VA Resources and Local Social Services Contact Information Veterans Services Tillamook County

VA Support Line (Claims Status Updates) 1-800-827-1000

Nicholas Torres, Veterans’ Services Officer Veterans Crisis 201 Laurel Avenue Line (Basement, Room 1​ -800-273-8255 12) Telephone (503)8424358 TillamookCounty Hours Monday-Fri24/7 Crisis day 8 a.m.--5 p.m.

Hotline 1​ -503-842-8201 VA Portland Health Care System 1-800-949-1004

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Veterans Day message from the Director of the Oregon Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs Kelly Fitzpatrick Oregon Director of Veterans’ Affairs ach year, our nation sets E aside Veterans Day to remember all the men and

women who have defended our liberty through their honorable military service.

American cities big and small celebrate with ceremonies across the nation to honor their service and their sacrifice.

We are proud to note that even in the wake of devastating and destabilizing world events like the COVID-19 pandemic, celebrations that honor our nation’s veterans were among the first to return to full strength. The value that we as Oregonians and Americans place on honoring and showing gratitude toward those who have served

and sacrificed to protect our freedoms and way of life is immense.

This year, while the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs continues to honor all veterans of all eras, we are paying tribute to one particular era of our veteran community: Oregon’s Korean War veterans. Though this war it is referred to as the “Forgotten War,” we in Oregon have never — and will never — forget the extraordinary and heroic veterans who fought for freedom in the Korean War. This theme has a personal significance for me. My father fought as a Marine during the Korean War, where he earned the Purple Heart.

After I was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army and asked for my first tour of duty to be in South Korea, my father shared the

only thing he ever said to me about his combat experiences there. He half-joked that if I ever traveled near the DMZ, I would surely see his fingernails where he desperately attempted to dig a deeper foxhole as enemy artillery rained down on his Marine unit.

Of course, my own experience of being stationed in the Republic of Korea was vastly different, thanks to those courageous men and women who fought during the Korean War. In fact, I enjoyed my first tour in Daegu so much that several years later, I served a two-year tour in Korea. The Korean people are wonderfully gracious and kind. Whenever I was in uniform outside the military

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Becoming an emergency responder can be the most rewarding experience of your life.

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n Director Continued from Page 7 base, older Koreans who remembered the war would sometimes approach me and thank me as a representative of the American military.

In 1950, our nation was weary of war after years of global conflict. Yet, 1.5 million Americans — including 60,000 Oregonians — left their family and friends and their homes to help defend our nation’s friends and allies halfway around the world, in a place they had never been and on behalf of a people they had never met.

Together with men and women from 20 other nations, they joined shoulder to shoulder with the brave people of South Korea to defend their independence, to safeguard other Asian

nations, and to protect the freedom that remains our greatest gift. All those who fought in the Korean War endured terrible hardships — deadly cold, unbearable conditions, an enemy of overwhelming numbers, and the threat of brutal imprisonment and torture.

But their courage never wavered — not when they were defending the perimeter at Busan, braving the tides at Inchon, confronting the world’s fastest fighter jets in Mig Alley, enduring handto-hand combat on Heartbreak Ridge and Pork Chop Hill, or even fighting their way back from the infamous Chosin Reservoir.

In September of this year, I had the privilege of speaking at an Honor Flight of Portland, Oregon, send-off event for 24 honored veterans — 19 of whom served in the Korean War. It was an honor to meet them, shake their

hands, hear some of their stories, and wish them well as they prepared to fly across the country to visit the fabulous memorials built in our nation’s capital to honor and remember their service and sacrifice. They set a standard of valor and perseverance that may be equaled, but will never be surpassed in the annals of American history.

The men and women who served in the Korean War set themselves apart not only by their courage and sacrifice, but by their unity and dedication to one another. It was just before the Korean War, in 1948, that President Harry S. Truman issued Executive Order 9981 — abolishing discrimination based on race, color, religion or national origin in the United States Armed Forces.

When war broke out in 1950, our country — for the first time in its history — entered the fray with a

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fully integrated and desegregated military. These proud service members of all races, ethnicities and backgrounds joined the people of 20 other nations and South Korea to fight this war.

Earlier this year, we also observe the 73rd anniversary of the establishment of the Korean Augmentees to the US Army (KATUSA) program.

It was started as a spoken agreement between President Seungman Lee and U.S. General Douglas MacArthur.

At that time, the U.S. Army needed a military force that had the proper knowledge of the geography of Korea, and the ability to distinguish South Korean allied troops from North Korean enemy troops and communicate better between U.S. soldiers and Korean soldiers. Therefore, some men were drafted as KATUSAs, and others voluntarily applied. After training, they were assigned to

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U.S. military units. During the Korean War, nearly 44,000 KATUSA soldiers fought for South Korea with U.S. forces.

They, too, are heroes, and we honor them today.

This program continued after the Korean War, and KATUSA soldiers would spend 18 months with the U.S. Army learning an occupation and would then return to the ROK Army to train others.

The program remains active today and is a symbol of the ongoing friendship and mutual commitment between the Republic of Korea and the U.S. I was fortunate to have KATUSA soldiers in my organization during both of my tours in Korea. They were among the most dedicated soldiers I have had the honor of serving with.

Finally, on this day, we remember and give thanks for the 40,000 Americans who paid the ultimate price in the

fight for freedom and independence during the Korean War. Among their number were nearly 300 Oregonians whose names are inscribed on the Oregon Korean War Memorial in Wilsonville. Similarly, we give thanks for the more than 11,000 KATUSAs who went missing or were killed in action.

The world is a better place because of these men and women. Our duty as a nation and people is to remember and honor them, and to always strive to live up to the ideals for which they served and sacrificed.

Please consider joining me and ODVA for our Oregon Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony, which will take place at 11 a.m. Nov. 10 — the day before Veterans Day — at Oregon Capitol Mall, directly across from the front entrance of the Capitol Building.

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Thank you for your service.

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Thank you, Veterans for your Service, to our Country

Gracias, Veteranos por su Servicio, a nuestro País

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The roles of the different branches of the U.S. military T

he United States military is one of the most comprehensive, effective and respected armed forces in the world.

Without the tireless commitment of military personnel — from the sol-

diers on the ground to the support staff behind the scenes — America could not be the world power it is today.

Each branch of the U.S. military has a unique mission, and here is a brief

rundown of what those missions entail, courtesy of Military.com and the U.S. Department of Defense.

United States Army The Army is one of the three military departments

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that reports directly to the Department of Defense. The Army conducts operational and institutional missions around the world, typically handling land-based missions. The Army also guards U.S. installations and properties throughout the world.

United States Navy Serving to protect the freedom of the seas, the Navy is another branch of the military that reports directly to the Department of Defense. Among its many missions, the U.S. Navy serves to make the seas safe for travel and trade.

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United States Air Force The Air Force also reports directly to the Department of Defense and trains for and maintains global superiority in air, space and cyberspace. Air Force personnel fly planes, helicopters and even satellites.

ally the first boots on the ground in a conflict.

United States Coast Guard The Coast Guard safeguards maritime interests through both civil and military missions. The Coast Guard operates around the world and in domestic waterways and ports.

United States Marine Corps The Marine Corps is a component of the Department of the Navy. It carries out global missions on both sea and shore and serves as an expeditionary force. Marines are a rapidreaction team and are usu-

United States Army National Guard The oldest branch of the U.S. military, the National Guard serves as a complementary force to active duty. Those in the National Guard are trained to be versatile, providing for humanitarian aid, domestic emergencies, combat missions, and homeland security operations.

The Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Army Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, and Navy Reserve are the other branches made up of servicemen and servicewomen who primarily work civilian jobs but may be called to full-time military duty if necessary.

The U.S. Armed Forces are headed by the President of the United States.

The Secretary of the Department of Defense reports directly to the Commander-in-Chief.

The DOD controls each military branch, except for the Coast Guard, which is overseen by the Department of Homeland Security.

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ervice members make numerous sacrifices in defense of their countries. While the debts to service members may never be the kind that can be repaid in full, paying tribute to veterans, on Veteran’s Day and throughout the year, can be a great way to show them just how much their efforts are appreciated.

Veteran’s Day begins with Armistice Day Veteran’s Day is a byproduct of the end of World War I, when Germany and the Allied Nations signed the Treaty of Versailles, formally ceasing fighting and establishing terms of peace. On November 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the signing of the treaty, the first Armistice Day events were held. Armistice Day was initially a legal holiday to honor the end of World War I only, states History.com. The United States Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and November 11 became a national holiday starting in 1938. However, in 1954, after the country had been embroiled in both World War II and the Korean War, Congress amended the Act of 1938 by renaming the commemoration “Veteran’s Day” to honor veterans of all wars.

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History of Veteran’s Day

Holiday Bill, which in 1968 established threeday weekends for federal employees by celebrating national holidays on Mondays, Veteran’s Day was moved to the fourth Monday of October — the first being October 25, 1971. However, many people did not agree with this decision, continuing to honor the holiday on the original date.

In 1975, President Gerald Ford signed a new law that returned Veteran’s Day to November 11 beginning in 1978. Since then, parades, memorial events, volunteer efforts, and other celebrations revolving around veterans have been held on November 11.

Veterans around the world Many countries, including the United States, celebrate veterans on or near November 11. America’s closest neighbor to the north, Canada, commemorates veterans on Remembrance Day (also November 11), as does the United Kingdom. Britain also has Remembrance Sunday, which is the second Sunday of November. Remembrance Day also is called Poppy Day, when people of the Commonwealth member states wear a red poppy flower in honor of military members who have died in the line of duty.

Paying tribute There are various ways to honor veterans on Veteran’s Day and Re-

membrance Day. Federal government closings, educational efforts in schools, parades, and visits to military hospitals or cemeteries may take place. In Europe, it is common to observe two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. every November 11.

Veteran’s Day and its sister holidays mark the honoring of veterans of all wars, with a particular focus on living veterans.

It is a day to celebrate the dedication and selflessness of hardworking military men and women.

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A guide to local Memorials and Markers Bay City (2)

• Plaque/Native Boulder with POW/ MIA Flag on the flagpole; Dedicated December 16, 2003; Located Marion Barr Library • Vietnam Memorial; Dedicated July 4, 1992; Located Campsite between Bay City and Tillamook east of Hwy 101

Cloverdale (1) • Plaque; Located

Nestucca Valley Cemetery off Highway 101 • Plaque; Located west of bridge off Highway 101 in Cloverdale, directly across from the High School digital sign

Garibaldi (1) • Coast Guard Boat Memorial; Dedicated - Unknown; Located near the marina off South 7th Street to Coast Guard Way just north of the Coast Guard facility.

Hebo (1) • Mt. Hebo Memorial Plaque; Dedicated 1987; Former Mt. Hebo Air Force Station

Nehalem (3)

• Nehalem Bay Veterans Memorial; Dedicated May 21, 1989; Located Nehalem Bay Cemetery; http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/ WM13M9_Nehalem_ Bay_Veterans_Memo-

rial • Plaque (All Veterans); Dedicated - 1994; Dennis D. Schnoor Veterans Memorial Park located near the northwest entry to Nehalem Bridge • Plaque/Flagpole (Veterans of All Wars); Dedicated Unknown; Located Cemetery between Nehalem and Manzanita, Highway 101

Tillamook (6) • Plaque (Tillamook

County Veterans Korean and Vietnam); Dedicated - Unknown; Located US Post Office, 2200 First Street • Plaque (All Wars); Dedicated Unknown; Located Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave. • Plaque (Country’s Dead); Dedicated Unknown; Located Odd Fellows Cemetery, across from the County Fairgrounds, 4603 E 3rd Street • Giant Flag; Dedi-

cated - Unknown; Located next to Werner’s Meats on East 3rd Street across from Goodspeed Park • The Tillamook Air Museum (Wartime Memorabilia); Dedicated - Unknown; Located Highway 101 just south of Tillamook • Pioneers Museum Exhibit of Veterans’ Memorabilia; Dedicated - Unknown; Located Pioneers Museum, 2106 2nd Street