Veterans Day: November 11, 2026
Thank you for your service. Here's how to honor it, and how to make sure you're getting what you earned.
Oregon regional sites
VA and the Veterans Day National Committee picked 48 Regional Sites in 24 states for 2026 (VA News, Oct 15, 2026). Two are in Oregon:
- Veterans Day Parade, Linn County, Oregon
- Hermiston Oregon Cemetery Avenue of Flags
The national observance is at Arlington National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. ET. Find more ceremonies near you on VA's events calendar.
Free printable: the winnable claim checklist
One page, with a QR code to the newsletter signup. Free for members: sign in, then print it for yourself, a buddy, or your VFW or Legion post bulletin board.
Sign in to print the checklist Members: open it
Five-minute Veterans Day claim check
- ☐ Filed an Intent to File (21-0966) if you're working on a claim
- ☐ Know your one-year deadline on any recent decision (countdown tool)
- ☐ Private doctor records are in your claim file (how)
- ☐ Connected with a free accredited VSO
Educational only, not legal advice. WinnableClaims is not a VA-accredited representative and never offers paid claim help. For free filing help, contact an accredited VSO (DAV, VFW, the American Legion, Oregon ODVA) or search VA's list of accredited representatives.
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