Wyden, Paul and Lummis introduce bill to abolish the Selective Service
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Rand Paul, R-Ky., and Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., introduced a bipartisan bill Thursday to end the…
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‘All hands on deck’: Oregon Dept. of Forestry calls in Oregon National Guard crews, helicopters to help battle wildfires
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Forestry said Monday it has ordered four hand crews through the Oregon National Guard, the latest step…
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‘Most outstanding trip’: Over the Edge Taphouse at Crooked River Ranch holds car show to raise funds for Honor Flights
A taphouse in Crooked River Ranch honored military veterans with a fundraiser on Saturday. At Over the Edge Taphouse, the parking lot was flooded…
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After hearing from veterans in Bend, Chavez-DeRemer presses VA secretary on timely, convenient health care
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After hearing in Bend from veterans concerned about long wait times to access health care at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs…
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Volunteers sought for Selective Service boards, a key role if the draft returns in a national emergency
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As global tensions rise and military recruitment faces challenges, the Oregon National Guard is playing a vital role in…
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Gov. Kotek attends unveiling of first F-15EX Eagle II advanced fighter jet at 142nd Wing of Oregon Air National Guard
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek joined the National Guard Bureau and the Oregon Military Department on Friday for the unveiling of the…
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Portland Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing to conduct flyovers for Independence Day ceremonies, parades
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The 142nd Wing out of the Portland Air National Guard Base in Portland will conduct Independence Day flyovers for…
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Bend Heroes Foundation, volunteers install 275 flags at the Independence Day Bend Parade of Flags
The Bend Heroes Foundation and a group of volunteers installed 275 flags at Bend Heroes Memorial (Brooks Park), along Veterans Memorial Bridge…
Continue Reading Bentz honors Class of 2028 service academy appointments, announces opening of Class of 2029 nominating process
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-OR) has released the names of the seven individuals he nominated to be considered for attendance at our…
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New veteran coalition holds Bend forum, aims to improve mental health, address suicide prevention
Recent data from the U.S. Veterans Administration finds suicide rates among service members and veterans are at a 20-year high – and Oregon’s rate is…
Continue Reading Rep. Chavez-DeRemer hears veterans’ concerns at Bend policy panel; November opponent Bynum offers reaction
Rep. Lori Chavez-Deremer, R-Ore., was in Bend on Tuesday, talking with veterans about the issues they face and what they want and need from the…
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Family of Central Oregon veteran, MIA until remains were recovered 70 years later, to attend Hwy. 26 sign dedication
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — At 18 years old, US Army Corporal and Central Oregonian Norvin Brockett was declared missing in action in North Korea in…
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La Pine American Legion Post 45 honors, says farewell to fellow Marine with 21-gun-salute, flag ceremony
 La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) —  Marines from Springfield drove to La Pine Saturday to honor a fellow Marine. At the American Legion Post 45 in La Pine,…
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Remembering D-Day invasion 80 years later, with a Bend veteran who was there
On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we honor Bend resident and Army veteran Joseph Sharpe. Sharpe, now 99, took part in the massive operation,…
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World War II veteran Robert Persichitti dies at 102 while traveling to France for D-Day’s 80th anniversary
By Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — Robert Persichitti, a 102-year-old World War II US Navy veteran, died last week while on his way to France to…
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Bend Heroes Foundation to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day at Bend Heroes Memorial
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Thursday marks the 80th anniversary of D–Day, when American and allied forces attacked the Germans with the seaborne and…
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Partners in Care reaches top level partnership in national program for providing veteran-centric hospice care
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Partners In Care, the leading, nonprofit provider of hospice, home health, and palliative care in Central Oregon, is proud to…
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For Redmond mother who lost her Green Beret son, Bend’s Memorial Day name reading is a heartfelt event
Memorial Day 2024, a day to acknowledge and honor those who died while serving in the…
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Oregon citizen-soldiers, airmen take part in Memorial Day ceremonies across the state
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon National Guard Soldiers and Airmen took part in Memorial Day services and community events around the state on Monday,…
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Sisters community gathers for Memorial Day Service
Three Sisters veterans groups came together to host Monday’s Memorial Day Service at Village Green…
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