Memorial Day 2022: Names of the fallen read, US flags flown in Bend
NewsChannel 21 began its team coverage of Memorial Day ceremonies with the “We Are Remembering” event volunteers, reading the names of all who died…
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‘Honor, duty, country’: Redmond American Legion remembers fallen American patriots in Memorial Day ceremonies
Memorial Day, as most Americans know, honors the sacrifices of the men and women who have laid down their lives for this…
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US Navy commissions fast-attack submarine USS Oregon, first vessel to carry state’s name in over a century
The U.S. Navy commissioned the fast-attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793) — the first naval vessel to carry the state’s name in over a century – in…
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Russian sentenced to life in Ukraine’s 1st war crimes trial
By ELENA BECATOROS, OLEKSANDR STASHEVSKYI and RICARDO MAZALAN Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian soldier who pleaded guilty to killing…
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C.O. Business honors veterans for Military Appreciation Month
With the help of other local businesses, the program Graham for Heroes is honoring veterans in honor of Military Appreciation Month with a special…
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Oregon Army National Guard hosts recruiting event for C.O. high schoolers
The Oregon Army National Guard held a ‘Guard For A Day Event’ Saturday in Redmond. It was held at the Biak Training Center near…
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Oregon VA to host in-person and statewide virtual Memorial Day event
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will host Oregon’s annual Statewide Memorial Day Ceremony in person at 11 a.m.…
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Medal of Honor recipient Marine Sgt. Maj. John Canley dies in Bend
The Marine Corps has announced the passing of Medal of Honor recipient retired Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley in Bend on Wednesday after a decades-long…
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Students from 3 C.O. school districts joining military honored in first joint recognition event
Bend-La Pine Schools hosts its first-ever joint Military Recognition Event Monday afternoon, to celebrate students who have enlisted to serve in a…
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Merkley announces start of service academy nomination process for Class of 2027
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., launched the process for nominating young Oregonians to the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Merchant…
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‘I need to go help, not fight’: Redmond veteran travels to Polish border to help Ukrainian refugees
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — “He is one of the most dynamic, incredible men I’ve ever known,” Redmond resident Megan Flanagan told NewsChannel21 while…
Continue ReadingBentz introduces bill to hold National Personnel Records Center accountable
Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., and 14 of his colleagues introduced the National Personnel Records Center Accountability Act Thursday, a bill to return the…
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Redmond VFW Post 4108 donates to Honor Flight of Central Oregon
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond VFW Post 4108 past Post Commander Jack Newcomb recently presented a check for $1,750 to Don DeLand, vice president of…
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Madras veterans, residents gather at new healing circle to honor Vietnam MIAs
Madras veterans and others gathered Saturday at the new Veterans Healing Memorial, a healing circle by the Jefferson County Community Center, for a…
Continue ReadingUkrainian presidential adviser calls for heavier weaponry as Russia shifts military focus
By Julia Presniakova, Nathan Hodge and Radina Gigova, CNN As the Russian military shifts its campaign to focus on the east and south of Ukraine,…
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‘All we fought for isn’t a waste’: C.O. veterans gather on National Vietnam War Veterans Day
In recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Central Oregon service members are getting together to share their appreciation for the…
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‘Keep this alive’: Small rally at Bend corner offers big message — don’t forget Ukraine’s bloodshed
It’s been a month since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, and Central Oregonians have stepped up in big ways to help. Bake sales, auctions,…
Continue ReadingBelarusian military could ‘soon’ join war in Ukraine, US and NATO officials say
By Natasha Bertrand, Vasco Cotovio, Jennifer Hansler and Jim Sciutto, CNN The US and NATO believe that Belarus could “soon” join Russia…
Continue ReadingRussian strike kills 96-year-old Holocaust survivor in Ukraine
By Jack Guy, Olga Voitovych, Tim Lister and Victoria Butenko, CNN A 96-year-old Holocaust survivor, Borys Romanchenko, was killed Friday by a Russian…
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Sisters Movie House joins C.O. in support of Ukraine with film fundraiser
Along with several other Central Oregon businesses and individuals, the Sisters Movie House is showing support of Ukraine with a fundraiser, in this…
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