‘It’s been like hell’: C.O. war veterans struggle to cope with events in Afghanistan
Veterans from all ages and eras are dealing with the personal emotions and impacts of the American withdrawal from Afghanistan and the sudden…
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Gov. Brown: ‘Oregon stands ready to help’ resettle Afghan refugee families
Gov. Kate Brown said Wednesday that Oregon “stands ready to help the federal government resettle Afghan refugee…
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‘Right there with them’: Redmond Marine works to get translator out of Afghanistan
As Afghanistan’s capitol fell to the Taliban, one Redmond man’s attention turned to his…
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Watch live: State Department, Pentagon briefings on Afghanistan
The State Department and Pentagon hold briefings as Taliban fighters take over Kabul,…
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Gov. Brown deploying up to 1,500 National Guard members to help St. Charles, other hospitals
Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday afternoon she will be deploying up to 1,500 Oregon National Guard members to support front-line health care workers…
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Oregon National Guard deploys airmen to help fight wildfires
Twenty airmen with the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing have departed Portland en route to support wildland firefighting efforts across the…
Continue ReadingPentagon moves to mandate Covid-19 vaccine for active duty military members
By Barbara Starr, Kaitlan Collins and Zachary Cohen, CNN Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is moving to have all active duty members of the US…
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Central Oregon Veterans Village may open by fall
The Central Oregon Veterans Village project in northeast Bend is looking to open this fall, according to the Bend Heroes Foundation, thanks to a…
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Bend celebrates Pearl Harbor survivor’s 100th birthday with drive-by parade, salute
Bend resident Dick Higgins is a Pearl Harbor and Covid-19 survivor — and turned 100 years old today. Friends, family, and even strangers helped him…
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‘Finally home’: Powell Butte native Korean War MIA soldier to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery
It’s been nearly two years since New Mexico resident Katherine Gandara got a long-awaited phone call about the uncle she never met: Official word…
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2 U.S. flags honoring World War II veterans stolen from Bend installation, recovered
There were dozens of World War II veterans’ flags installed at the Veterans Memorial Bridge and on Wall Street on the morning of the Fourth of July,…
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Marine hopes to raise awareness and honor friend by biking across America
Nick Novotny is putting his body and mind to the test, in honor of a friend.…
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American Legion’s national commander pays visit to Central Oregon
James “Bill” Oxford, national commander of the nearly 2 million member American Legion, paid a visit to the Bend Heroes Memorial on Wednesday as well…
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Oregon National Guard members wrap up week of firefighter training at Camp Rilea
The 2020 wildfire season in Oregon was one of the most devastating and costly for the state, while also impacted other Western states — all during a…
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Merkley begins service academy nomination process for their Class of 2026
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., has launched the process for nominating young Oregonians to the United States Air Force Academy, the United States…
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Wyden legislation would broaden access to mammograms for veterans
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Monday announced legislative efforts to expand Department of Veterans Affairs mammogram screening eligibility to improve…
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Oregon’s vaccinated veterans can now sign up for a shot at the state’s $1 million sweepstakes jackpot
Oregon veterans who have received a COVID-19 vaccination at a VA or any federal facility can now sign up online for a shot at the state’s $1 million…
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Gov. Brown orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Memorial Day
Gov. Kate Brown on Friday ordered flags be lowered to half-staff in honor of Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, until noon.…
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National Guard asked to help staff Oregon State Hospital
Significant staffing shortages at the Oregon State Hospital prompted health officials to call for the National Guard’s assistance at the…
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94-year-old gets Medal of Honor 70 years after Korean War heroism
Ralph Puckett Jr. — a United States Army Ranger who led the defense against six Chinese assaults on a frozen hill in the Korean War — was…
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