COCC honors women military vets with traveling exhibit visiting Bend, Prineville, Madras campuses
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A traveling photographic exhibit of Oregon women military veterans, created by the Oregon Department of Veterans’…
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Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing to conduct routine night training this week, possibly in C.O. skies
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing will conduct routine F-15 Eagle night training missions from Monday through…
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Honor Flight of Central Oregon holding first meeting, preparing for September trip to Washington, D.C.
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Honor Flight of Central Oregon is delighted to announce its first meeting for the September 2024 trip. The gathering is…
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Central Oregonians gather at Peace Corner in downtown Bend for a Ukraine rally, urging U.S. aid for country
It’s been two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, creating tragedies on both sides. There was a rally in downtown Bend on Saturday, encouraging…
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Oregon VA seeks diverse veteran candidates to fill current, future positions on Veterans Advisory Committee
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is seeking interested veterans to fill current and future vacancies on the…
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Chavez-DeRemer introduces bill to reverse dishonorable discharged caused by ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) has introduced the Recover Pride in Service Act, which seeks to help veterans who were…
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Community gathers as Homes For Our Troops kicks off building specially adapted home for injured Bend soldier
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…
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Bend councilors hear citizens’ passionate views, OK mayor’s letter calling for urgent efforts to end Mideast violence
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…
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‘Always ready, always there’: Eastern Oregon National Guard troops mark return from Middle East deployment
ONTARIO, Ore. (KTVZ) — Soldiers from the Oregon Army National Guard’s Adder Company were welcomed home Saturday after a yearlong deployment to the…
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Deschutes County Veterans’ Services now seeing clients at new Redmond location
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Veterans’ Services is now seeing clients at their new North County location in Redmond. Veterans’…
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Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing to conduct night training missions this week, possibly over C.O.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing will conduct routine F-15 Eagle night training missions from Tuesday through…
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‘I’m not worthy, but I’ll take it!’: Prineville Marine, WWII and Korean War veteran honored on his 102nd birthday
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…
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Oregon Guard unit back from year-long SW border patrol duty to detect, deter illegal crossings, smuggling
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Formal Demobilization Ceremony was held Friday at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Salem for 27 members of the…
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OSU study: Veterans’ PTSD symptoms affected by factors like service appraisal, social support
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Military veterans’ individual perceptions of their combat experiences and the social supports they receive when they…
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Gov. Kotek appoints Dr. Nakeia Daniels as Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs director
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Governor Tina Kotek announced Wednesday that she has appointed Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels to direct the Oregon Department of…
Continue Reading Rep. Cliff Bentz nominates 14 Oregon students for acceptance to U.S. service academies
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, announced Tuesday that he has nominated 14 Oregon students for acceptance to the prestigious United…
Continue Reading Chavez-DeRemer announces 21 service academy nominees across 5th District, several in C.O.
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) has nominated 21 students from across the 5th District to be considered for appointments to…
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Central Oregon Veterans Ranch will use Oregon VA grant to improve mentorship program
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs recently announced the award of nearly $1 million in grant funding to support a range of robust and…
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Senate OKs Wyden bill, Bend veterans’ proposal to designate US Hwy. 20 coast to coast ‘National Medal of Honor Highway’
Washington, D.C. – Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho on Wednesday applauded Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation…
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Oregon National Guard’s Youth ChalleNGe program graduates over 140 cadets at Redmond ceremony
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Youth ChalleNGe Program graduated over 150 cadets from their 22-week program at the Deschutes County Fair &…
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