First Advisory Committee Quarterly Meeting Of 2026 To Be Held Virtually March 4 (Photo) - 02/02/26

(Salem, Ore.) – The first quarterly meeting of 2026 for the Advisory Committee to the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) will be held virtually on Wednesday, March 4. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. and will be followed by a town hall meeting at 11:30 a.m., which is open to the public.

Established in 1945, the Advisory Committee holds a distinct and fundamental role in advising the director and staff of ODVA. The nine members of the committee are military veterans from all corners of the state, appointed by the governor to serve and act as advocates for veteran issues and veteran concerns across Oregon.

Following every quarterly business meeting, the committee holds a town hall inviting the public to raise questions or concerns about broad veteran issues or to share information with the committee and agency director.

Members of the community are also invited to submit written public comments to the committee by emailing odva_vaac@odva.oregon.gov. The Advisory Committee meets quarterly on the first Wednesday of March, June, September and December.

REGISTER TO ATTEND

Please register at events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/6894d639-c267-4f15-a99e-424eff10a459@aa3f6932-fa7c-47b4-a0ce-a598cad161cf to attend the business or town hall portion of this meeting. Attendees will be allowed to participate during the town hall portion only and will be invited to turn on their camera and unmute mics during a recorded meeting that will be posted online at a later date.

More information about the Advisory Committee and meeting materials can be found online at www.oregon.gov/odva/Connect/Pages/Advisory-Committee.aspx.

2026 ODVA Veterans Benefit Magazine Now Available Online And In Print (Photo) - 01/14/26

(Salem, Ore.) — The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 Veterans Benefit Magazine, now available online and in print. This annual free publication is one of Oregon’s most widely used resources for veterans and their families, connecting Oregonians with the full range of state and federal benefits they have earned through their military service.
 

What’s New in the 2026 Edition

The 2026 Veterans Benefit Magazine includes comprehensive updates and resources such as:

• Updated contact information for all 36 county Veteran Service Offices, Oregon Tribal Veteran Service Offices and special advocacy
• 2026 VA Disability Compensation Rates
• Updated veteran license plate information including the new motorcycle/moped plates
• Veteran-focused behavioral health and suicide prevention resources, including BeyondTheMilitaryUniform.com
• 2026 ODVA Veteran Home Loan Program rates and program details
• Locations for VA Medical Centers, Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, and Vet Centers
• State and federal resources on health and dental care, transportation, employment, education and more

This magazine is designed for veterans at every stage of life—from those who have recently transitioned out of the military to long-time community members seeking updated benefit information or support. This magazine serves as a trusted starting point and ongoing guide to the state and federal veteran benefits veterans have earned through their service to our nation. It also serves as a helpful reference for families and survivors, caregivers, service providers, and community partners.
 

The 2026 edition is available here: 2026 Digital Veteran Benefit Magazine and can also be accessed on ODVA’s website: www.oregon.gov/odva.

Printed Copies Available: Veterans, service organizations, community partners, and any member of the public can order free printed copies online at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/VeteransBenefitMagazine.

The digital version may be downloaded for offline use and shared freely.