BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A traveling photographic exhibit of Oregon women military veterans, created by the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, is being hosted by three of Central Oregon Community College’s campuses during the month of March. The exhibit is in recognition of women veterans, Women’s History Month and a forthcoming proclamation by Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek to
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing will conduct routine F-15 Eagle night training missions from Monday through Wednesday of this week, which could involve flights over Central Oregon. Night training allows the citizen-airmen pilots based at the Portland Air National Guard Base to stay current with mandatory Air Force requirements.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Honor Flight of Central Oregon is delighted to announce its first meeting for the September 2024 trip. The gathering is taking place on Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the VFW in Redmond at 491 SW Veterans Way. This extraordinary journey scheduled for September 18-21, 2024, will
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It’s been two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, creating tragedies on both sides. There was a rally in downtown Bend on Saturday, encouraging people to stand up for democratic principles and urging the U.S. House to follow the Senate and approve a major aid package to Ukraine. The rally took place at the corner of Wall and
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking interested veterans to fill current and future vacancies on the Veterans Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee was established in 1945 at the agency’s founding and holds a distinct and fundamental role in advocating for veteran issues, sharing insight on veteran concerns and advising
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) has introduced the Recover Pride in Service Act, which seeks to help veterans who were dishonorably discharged under the now-repealed Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. The proposal would require the Department of Defense to proactively upgrade all discharges that were discriminatorily based on sexual orientation from dishonorable to
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Dozens of people gathered at the Bend Elks Lodge on Saturday as the national nonprofit organization Homes For Our Troops kicked off the building of a specially adapted home in Bend for Army Sergeant Christopher Chatwin, who was injured while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Three weeks after several residents urged Bend city councilors to call for an immediate cease-fire in the war in Gaza, Mayor Melanie Kebler has drafted a carefully worded letter to President Biden and Oregon lawmakers for colleagues to consider Wednesday night, calling for “urgent” efforts to reach a “negotiated settlement to the war.”
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ONTARIO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Soldiers from the Oregon Army National Guard’s Adder Company were welcomed home Saturday after a yearlong deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield.
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REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Veterans’ Services is now seeing clients at their new North County location in Redmond. Veterans’ Services helps military veterans and their families access a variety of benefits. Veterans can schedule an appointment by calling (541) 585-VETS or emailing vets@deschutes.org. Appointments at the county’s new Redmond campus are currently available on the second
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing will conduct routine F-15 Eagle night training missions from Tuesday through Thursday of this week, and they could fly over Central Oregon airspace. Night training allows the Citizen-Airmen pilots based at the Portland Air National Guard Base to stay current with mandatory Air Force
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Prineville Marine Jack Becker’s family and friends – and some special invited guests — weren’t about to let a little ice or snow keep them from getting together Saturday to honor and celebrate the World War II and Korean War veteran’s 102nd birthday.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Formal Demobilization Ceremony was held Friday at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Salem for 27 members of the Oregon National Guard who were activated along the U.S. Southwest border for the past year, flying helicopters to detect and deter illegal border crossings, smuggling and human trafficking. Members of Detachment 1,
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CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Military veterans’ individual perceptions of their combat experiences and the social supports they receive when they return home are greater predictors of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms than the specific conflict in which they served, a new Oregon State University study found. The study, published in the journal The Gerontologist, surveyed combat veterans
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek announced Wednesday that she has appointed Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels to direct the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, pending Senate confirmation. Dr. Daniels has been serving as ODVA’s interim director since last October, after previously serving as deputy director. “Dr. Daniels is a talented, dedicated public servant who
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, announced Tuesday that he has nominated 14 Oregon students for acceptance to the prestigious United States service academies. Bentz’ Service Academy Nomination Board — retired and active-duty military officers who interview potential candidates for the service academies — recommended each student based on their academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) has nominated 21 students from across the 5th District to be considered for appointments to three U.S. service academies. “I’m honored to nominate nearly two dozen outstanding Oregon students who are hoping to attend one of several prestigious service academies. These bright young leaders have already accomplished so
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The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs recently announced the award of nearly $1 million in grant funding to support a range of robust and innovative local veteran service efforts and key projects to help improve veteran outcomes and provide critical services across Oregon.
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Washington, D.C. – Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho on Wednesday applauded Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation designating U.S. Highway 20 between Newport, Oregon and New England as the “National Medal of Honor Highway.” “It’s an honor to have worked closely with veterans in Oregon and nationwide in the grassroots movement to designate
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Youth ChalleNGe Program graduated over 150 cadets from their 22-week program at the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond on Wednesday. Brig. Gen. Alan Gronewold, Adjutant General, Oregon, attended the graduation and was the guest speaker, as this OYCP graduation ceremony for Class 66 was his first as the
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