Central Oregon veteran motorcyclists giving back to other veterans in need
The High Desert Eagles chapter of the Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association is giving back to veterans in need, distributing grocery store gift…
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Bend Parade of Flags to display 250 American flags along Veterans Day parade route
The Bend Heroes Foundation and volunteers will install about 250 American flags at Bend Heroes Memorial in Brooks Park and along the Bend Veterans…
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Veterans Day 2022 message from director of Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Here is this year’s Veterans Day message from Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs Director Kelly Fitzpatrick and an…
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Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs to host Veterans Day ceremony in Salem, livestreamed
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will honor all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces during its Statewide Veterans Day Ceremony this year in…
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Central Oregon Veterans Ranch welcomes community for second annual Farvest Festival
The second annual Harvest Festival was back Saturday and better than ever! Central Oregon Veterans Ranch opened their festival up to the community…
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Central Oregon Veterans Ranch to receive $10,000 donation from MX13 Jump Show
Members of Wild Ride Brewing, Rotary Club of Redmond and the MX13 Jump Show will present a $10,000 check to the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch on…
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Bend’s Veterans Day Parade set to return after 2-year absence; Dick Tobiason named grand marshal
After a two-year absence due to COVID-19, the annual Veterans Day Parade of Bend will kick off at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11 in downtown Bend. …
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OSU researchers, Lebanon veterans home explore enhancing residents’ health with robots
Oregon State University researchers are partnering with the Edward C. Allworth Veterans’ Home in Lebanon on a federally funded project to see if…
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Honor Flight of Central Oregon set to fly another group of veterans to D.C. to visit nation’s memorials
Honor Flight of Central Oregon is ready to take off on its latest journey of veterans to the nation’s capital in Washington, D. C. on…
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Bend Heroes Foundation to mark National POW/MIA Recognition day with flags display, wreath
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Heroes Foundation will observe National POW/MIA Recognition Day with displays of military service flags at Bend Heroes…
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First ‘Stand Down & Resource Fair’ since 2019 offers C.O. veterans and others support
Area veterans, homeless and low-income residents were offered help and support Friday during a Stand Down & Resource Fair, held at the Bend Elks…
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La Pine flag-raising ceremony celebrates additions to veterans memorial
Many veterans were among the La Pine residents and dignitaries gathered at Heritage Park Tuesday for a special flag-raising ceremony to mark the…
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Oregon Veteran Volunteer Program to host training seminar in Madras next month
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking volunteers for its Veteran Volunteer Program who are interested in serving aging veterans in…
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‘Honor, Remember, Teach’: Special mobile museum honoring America’s veterans visits Bend
At the Bend Factory Stores on Friday, shoppers found something you can’t put a price on.…
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Ontario-based Oregon Army National Guard tank unit mobilizes for year-long stint in Kuwait
A Company, 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment (Combined Arms Battalion) of the Oregon Army National Guard held a mobilization ceremony Sunday at…
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Save the Brave’s ‘Veteran Wellness and Adventure Week’ will connect vets to C.O. outdoor therapeutic activities
A Veteran Wellness and Adventure Week is a five-day outdoor adventure planned next month in Central Oregon that will include “rafting, mountain…
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Deschutes County commissioners hear from many urging not to ‘opt out’ on state psilocybin program
Deschutes County commissioners heard at a public hearing Wednesday from several people opposed to sending a ballot measure to voters this fall to…
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Wreaths Across America, NewsChannel 21 partner to bring Mobile Education Exhibit to Bend
Wreaths Across America announced Wednesday that its Mobile Education Exhibit will be making a stop in Bend next month, partnering exclusively with…
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Oregon Dept. of Veterans Affairs seeks C.O. volunteers to help serve aging veterans
Training session set for July 21 at VFW in Redmond SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking volunteers from…
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Oregon Air National Guard 142nd Wing hosting Navy fighter squadron for ‘dissimilar air combat training’
The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing is hosting the Navy’s Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 192 “Golden Dragons,” based out of Naval Air…
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