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About MFSO Oregon
Published by steve June 19th, 2008 in Blogwindow.document.getElementById(’post-229′).parentNode.className += ‘ adhesive_post’;MFSO Oregon is a chapter of Military Families Speak Out, a national organization of people who have relatives or loved ones in the military and are opposed to the continued occupation of Iraq.
If you would like to help out with a donation, please click here.
MFSO was formed in November of 2002 and […]
Governor’s Town Halls Focus on Vet Support
Published by steve June 24th, 2008 in BlogA task force appointed by Governor K. is holding Town Halls around the state to determine how existing programs can work together to support returning soldiers.
The Portland meeting included several vets and family members who spoke to the difficulties in accessing support and getting employment. Representatives from the VA and other veteran’s services were […]
MFSO Billboards
Published by steve June 20th, 2008 in BlogOur “Public Service” billboards are going up around Portland!
So far we have three. This one’s at NW Front Street and 17th. While MFSO is able to get billboard space fairly cheaply, it still costs a lot to produce and install them. Please help us get out our important message! […]
MFSO Mother Shares Her Experience
Published by steve June 19th, 2008 in BlogAdele Kubein Speech for Unitarian Congregation, Seattle, WA. May 18, 2008
Hello, my name is Adele Kubein, I am a member of the advisory board of
Military Families Speak Out and the mother of a permanently disabled
Iraq veteran.
I have been invited here tonight to speak about the cost of the Iraq
war. Who pays this price? The simple […]
MFSO Support Group Saturday, June 7th
Published by steve June 4th, 2008 in events1:00 in Wilsonville
Please join us June 7th from 1:00-3:00 for our monthly Support Group.
Our support group meets the first Saturday of each month in Wilsonville. It’s a wonderful place to share experiences with other military families in a supportive setting. It is for families who love their family members who are now or […]
How Can You Support the Troops but Hate the War?
Published by steve April 24th, 2008 in BlogOregon Mother Responds to Register-Guard Op-Ed
The Register-Guard recently ran an op-ed from Katie Dyer, the wife of an Oregon National Guardsman deployed to Iraq. (Click here to read the original op-ed.) She talked about how difficult and lonely it was for her to be separated from her husband. I understand her feelings, because […]
Eyes Wide Open tours Oregon
Published by steve April 19th, 2008 in Blog, events, Eyes Wide Open - OregonJuly 12 — Grand Ronde
August 28 — Portland
The Eyes Wide Open boot display presented by the American Friends Service Committee is touring the state. This is a very moving memorial honoring American soldiers and Iraqis killed in the war. At each location there will be speeches and reading of the names of the […]
Press Release: Five Years and Counting
Published by steve March 30th, 2008 in press releases, BlogFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 17, 2008
CONTACT: ADELE KUBEIN (541-757-0323)
MILITARY FAMILIES SPEAK OUT – OREGON
Five Years and Counting
“Does Anyone Else But Military Families Care?”
Corvallis, OR – For members of MILITARY FAMILIES SPEAK OUT, March 19th marks an especially tragic event. It has been five full years since the United States began its illegal, immoral, and […]
Military Mother Opposes Iraq War
Published by steve March 13th, 2008 in BlogThursday, March 06, 2008, The Oregonian
Margie Boulie
Since the war in Iraq began, I’ve written many columns in support of people serving in the military. They are patriots. They make tremendous sacrifices in service to our country.
Most often, my stories have come from the parents of soldiers. I’ve quoted parents who strongly […]
Washington County Peace Vigil — Every Wednesday, 6:30-7:30
Published by steve March 13th, 2008 in BlogJoin Military Families at this Weekly Vigil in Beaverton
Fifth and Hall St.
Military families have been attending this, Oregon’s largest sustained vigil, for over two-and-a-half years. We welcome your support each Wednesday from 6:30-7:30.
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