Bend U.S. Airman Gerrit Spatz honored as Kirtland Air Force Base ‘Tiger of the Week’
ALBEQUERQUE, New Mexico (KTVZ) — Gerrit Spatz, a United States Airman from Bend, Oregon, recently was honored as Kirtland Air Force Base’s Tiger…
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Oregon Youth ChalleNGe Program earns outstanding rating in national inspection
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)— The Oregon Youth ChalleNGe Program has become the first in the nation to receive an “outstanding” rating under new federal…
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Oregon National Guard’s 1249th Engineer Battalion preparing for southern border security mission
The Oregon National Guard’s 1249th Engineer Battalion is preparing for a year-long mobilization to support security operations along the United…
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Three active-duty, former Army soldiers in Pacific NW charged with selling defense secrets to China
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Jian Zhao and Li Tian, active-duty U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, along with Ruoyu Duan, a…
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Unexploded mortars, possibly from World War I, discovered at Vancouver’s Pearson Field
By Anthony Macuk, KGW VANCOUVER, Wash. (KGW) — Several unexploded mortars were discovered during construction at the Pearson Field airport in…
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Camp Fire Central Oregon, community create Valentines for Veterans on MLK Jr. Day of Service
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Camp Fire Central Oregon invited community members to spend part of their Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service creating…
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Rep. Cliff Bentz nominates 16 Oregon students, one from La Pine, for appointment to U.S. Service Academies
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., has nominated 16 Oregon students for consideration for appointment to one of the five prestigious…
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Camp Fire Central Oregon invites community to warm veterans’ hearts at annual ‘Valentine’s for Veterans’ event
Public welcome to craft cards for delivery to regional veterans hospital BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Camp Fire Central Oregon is once again warming hearts…
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Merkley: Israel-Hamas ceasefire ‘long overdue … step toward healing’
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., who says he was the first Senator in Congress to call for a lasting ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas…
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‘We’ve lost a lot of friends’: Bend Vietnam Veterans Memorial receives special plaque, honors fallen soldiers
Vandalized twice this year, the Bend Vietnam Veterans Memorial is now getting a special new addition to its flagpole.…
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Salute: President Biden signs National Medal of Honor Highway Bill, long-sought goal of Bend veteran activist Dick Tobiason
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Mike Crapo celebrated Wednesday the passage of their bipartisan bill designating U.S. Highway 20…
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COCC’s new STRIVE training, mentorship program is accepting applications from veteran entrepreneurs
Central Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center is one of only eight educational sites in the country to be a designated partner…
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Mission accomplished: Congress passes Bend veterans activist’s coast-to-coast Medal of Honor Highway
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden and Mike Crapo on Tuesday applauded the U.S. House passage of their bipartisan legislation designating U.S.…
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‘Makes me emotional’: All-school assembly honors C.O. veterans at Bend’s High Lakes Elementary
Bend’s High Lakes Elementary held an all-school assembly and recognition ceremony in their gym Tuesday in honor of Veterans…
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‘They’re my brothers’: La Pine HS students, staff honor veterans with recognition assembly and brunch
More schools around Central Oregon honored the area’s veterans with special gatherings on Tuesday, including La Pine High…
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Oregon National Guard officials, citizen soldiers take part in Veterans Day events and celebrations around the state
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon National Guard participated in various ceremonies and events around the state on Veterans Day, Monday, to honor…
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Bend Parade of Flags a Red, White and Blue salute to Central Oregon’s veterans
BEND, Ore (KTVZ)– Early Monday morning, the Bend Heroes Foundation, Boy Scout Troop 25 and volunteers fanned out across downtown Bend installing…
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‘I’m just proud to be a veteran’: Dozens gather at Bend’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial for new flagpole’s rededication
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Vietnam Veterans Memorial, recently vandalized for the second time this year, received a powerful show of support…
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‘This is my country, and I’m proud of it’: Bend Veteran’s Day Parade brings cheers, tears – and pride
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– Gray skies and chilly temperatures did not keep the flag-waving, saluting crowds away for Monday’s special, 23rd annual Bend…
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Central Oregon communities’ Veterans Day parades, events honor and salute those who have served our country
Central Oregonians are joining the nation on Monday’s Veterans Day in saluting and celebrating the many veterans who have served our country and…
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