Comments on: VA chooses PCC for national program that serves vets

By: Wendy McNeill-Swartz

Wendy McNeill-Swartz — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 05:27:10 +0000

I am happy to see our campus is moving towards helping it’s rather large veteran community. I sincerely hope that this is not just a publicity campaign, but rather a sincere attempt to help and foster many veterans to get their educations successfully and expeditiously. Welcome to our campus, and best wishes Sir.

By: Steven Gordon

Steven Gordon — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 08:10:04 +0000

Thank you, Kari, Larry, Narce, & “bc” for your comments & greetings. I invite all Service-members, Veterans, and Family Members to contact me at 971-722-8456 with any questions or concerns about educational, vocational rehabilitation, medical, disability, or other VA benefits you may be entitled to. I look forward to hearing from you.
Steve Gordon
VA VetSuccess On Campus Counselor
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By: bc4h10

bc4h10 — Sat, 26 Oct 2013 01:08:25 +0000

Re: Larry Wiley
If I understood your response correctly then I understand were you coming from. You get no help but all the BS and stigma of being a veteran. I’m a veteran 30 yo 60 percent disabled bones and joints of a 80 yo and I served from 2001 to 2008 joined when I was 17. I don’t receive GI bill either and the other programs do not let you in if they feel you wont make the program to keep there numbers up like VRAP or they get a slap on the wrist. Its all damage control and a joke. 1 out 4 Veterans including female or homeless. This will not benefit me or my veteran wife in any way Im still getting in more debt by taking loans with a fading hope of the American dream. I coming back to school after being homeless just recovered from that. The only reason is the Salvation Army took me inn at Beaverton, my family and I was not able to work any more and had to go back to school. I already have a degree and can not find a career any were, unless you have 5 years experience plus bachelors or above. I do hope you are able to help all types of veterans and not just 1st class veterans. I earned my veteran status price i paid through hard work with a broken back ripped leg muscle and ptsd to show for it.

By: Narce Rodriguez

Narce Rodriguez — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 03:25:19 +0000

Greetings: Mr. Gordan: We are very fortunate to have you be at PCC and let me know how I may assist you at the Rock Creek Campus.

By: larry wiley

larry wiley — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 20:59:27 +0000

If it helps veterans than yes I am for it, but as I have experienced this is merely a form of “damage” control. If one were to talk to a veteran outside of the 911 GI Bill, it would be a different tune. Why does it take being it fashionable to be veteran (i.e. when the rest of society including politicians under pressure decide to help veterans) This devalues what I have “paid” and leaves veterans like me a 2nd or 3rd class veteran.

By: Kari Richter

Kari Richter — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 21:52:31 +0000

I just love being a veteran and attending PCC. PCC always makes me feel so welcome and is always available to help me with GI-Bill issues. I am very thankful to PCC and happy to see that they have added a VA counselor to their staff.