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ODVA CELEBRATES 80 YEARS with the return of the veteran benefit expo
This year, the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs (ODVA) proudly celebrates 80 years of service to Oregon veterans, and we are thrilled to mark the occasion by hosting the
2025 Veteran Benefit Expo. This free, statewide event is designed to be a “one-stop shop" for veterans and their families, connecting them with the full range of state and federal veteran benefits, community resources, and support services.
Monday, June 16, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Oregon National Guard Armory Auditorium
2310 17th St. NE, Salem, OR
The day will begin with a special
80th Anniversary Ceremony at 10:00 a.m., followed by a celebratory cake cutting at 11:00 a.m., and then move directly into the Veteran Benefit Expo. The Expo is open to all veterans and their families at no cost.

Oregon Statewide Memorial Day Ceremony to be Held on State Capitol Grounds
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) will host the state’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 26, at the Oregon World War II Memorial, located on the grounds of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem (intersection of Cottage and Court Street NE).
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