American Legion’s new national commander to pay a visit to Sisters Post 86; dinner planned
SISTERS, Ore. (KTVZ) — John Miller, Commander of Sisters American Legion Post 86, announced that Daniel J. Seehafer, newly elected National…
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Bend woman, sexually assaulted by Navy recruiter 5 years ago, aims to change guidelines for military recruiting
Annette “Lavender” Gunderson is a 23-year-old Bend resident who is seeking to change regulations and guidelines that govern military recruiting after…
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POW-MIA Recognition Day observance held at Bend Heroes Memorial; flags flown on Veterans Memorial Bridge
(Update; event held, new photo) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Friday was National POW/MIA Recognition Day, when the Bend Heroes Foundation and volunteers…
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Disabled Bend veteran gets new service dog, thanks to generous NewsChannel 21 viewers
Late Wednesday morning, a cute puppy named Teddy arrived in Bend to meet his new owners: James Darcy and his wife, Mary Ann Bell. As he grows up,…
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Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing plans F-15 Eagle night training missions this week, possibly over Central Oregon
The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing will conduct routine F-15 Eagle night training missions for the next four nights, and some could fly in…
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Bend Heroes Foundation’s Tobiason to take part in 12th, final state Medal of Honor Highway dedication in Boston
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Heroes Foundation Chairman Dick Tobiason will participate in the dedication of the Massachusetts Medal of Honor…
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Central Oregon Veterans Ranch receives $25,000 grant from Disabled Veterans National Foundation
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Central Oregon Veterans Ranch is honored to announce it has received a grant from the Disabled Veterans National Foundation…
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Gov. Kotek hosts mobilization ceremony for Oregon National Guard members deploying to Africa
Gov. Tina Kotek and Maj. Gen. Michael Stencel, Adjutant General, Oregon hosted a mobilization ceremony in Salem Friday for about 10 members of the…
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Oregon Air National Guard to host, conduct air combat training off coast, in E. Oregon this week
The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing is hosting Strike Fighter Squadron 136 “Knighthawks” out of Naval Air Station Lemoore, California,…
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18-year flag display tradition sets off Fourth celebrations in downtown Bend
he first of many events held around Bend to celebrate the Fourth of July began at 7 a.m. Tuesday, as American flags were placed across downtown Bend…
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Bend VFW hosting ‘Raising the Roof’ Fourth of July fundraising fun to replace roof
Bend VFW Post 1643 at 1503 NE Fourth Street is having a special ‘Raising the Roof’ Fourth of July celebration to raise funds for a new roof, and with…
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Rare High Desert KC-135s flyover was Fairchild AFB aerial display marking a century of aerial refueling
To those who looked up and saw unusual military planes flying over the High Desert on Tuesday, here’s details on what you were seeing: a traveling…
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Wyden, Merkley introduce bill to create dental care pilot program for veterans with chronic health conditions
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Thursday they and Senate colleagues have introduced legislation that would establish a new pilot…
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Chavez-DeRemer introduces legislation to help homeless veterans access, receive care, resources
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) has introduced the Housing Our Military Veterans Effectively (HOME) Act, which seeks to ensure…
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‘Grief, yet celebration’: Family, friends of fallen war heroes pay their respects at Bend Memorial Day gatherings
Memorial Day is a time to reflect, remember and honor those who have lost their lives defending our…
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Oregon National Guard takes part in Memorial Day ceremonies around the state
Oregon National Guard Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen participated in several Memorial Day community events on Monday, honoring service members who died…
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‘They gave their lives for us’: Crook County honors the fallen at Prineville Memorial Day parade, wreath drop
A Memorial Day parade took place Monday morning in downtown Prineville.…
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‘Oregon will never forget’: Memorial Day message from Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs Director Kelly Fitzpatrick
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is a Memorial Day message from Kelly Fitzpatrick, director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs. On Memorial Day,…
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Bend Heroes Foundation to hold Memorial Day ceremony, Parade of Flags
BEND Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Heroes Foundation will be conducting a Memorial Day ceremony at Bend Heroes Memorial in Brooks Park on Monday beginning at 7…
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Air Force picks Kingsley Field to host training squadron for F-35A Lightning II, world’s most advanced fighter jet
Gov. Tina Kotek announced Thursday that the Secretary of the U.S. Air Force has selected Kingsley Field Air National Guard Base in Klamath Falls as…
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