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LOS ANGELES, Calif. — A local vet has a brand new custom motorcycle thanks to a nation-wide program that helps wounded combat veterans get back to normal life. NBC5 News first told you about the project back in March. Combat Hero Bike …

MEDFORD, Ore. — A nation-wide program that helps wounded combat veterans transition back into normal life is about to gift a new custom made motorcycle to a local vet. NBC5 News first told you about the project back in March. This is …

OGUNQUIT, Maine (WCSH) — A 102-year-old Maine veteran received WWII medals Friday that were 73 years overdue. Senator Angus King presented Dr. Ruth Endicott with four medals at her home in Ogunquit. Endicott’s daughter Lynne Sauer contacted King’s office in 2018 to …

MEDFORD, Ore – March 26th, 2019 marks the 74th anniversary of the end of battle for Iwo Jima. The 5-week long invasion of the Japanese island helped shape the outcome of World War II in the Pacific. It’s been nearly 75 years …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Two local organizations are helping wounded combat veterans transition back into normal life. Combat Hero Bike Build is a non-profit organization that builds custom motorcycles for wounded heroes.  It’s a national program with a portion of the work being …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Within two weeks, a bike that was stolen from a local veteran was not only returned, but fixed up for him. Karin Wicks, an employee with A First Choice Staffing & Medical Registry – a medical staffing company – told NBC5 …

CENTRAL POINT, Ore.–A disabled veteran in Central Point is on the verge of eviction after years of debris and garbage have piled up on his property. However, several local veterans organizations are working together to clean everything up and help the veteran stay …

MEDFORD, Ore.– A special gift meant for a local veteran has now been stolen leading to a wave of support over social media to help find the hijacked present. Karin Wicks, an employee with A First Choice Staffing & Medical Registry – a medical staffing company – told NBC5 News over the phone …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — Veterans all across the Rogue Valley remembered the Pearl Harbor attack Friday. It happened 77 years ago, and marked the beginning of our country’s involvement in World War II. Gerhard, “Gerry” Tank was too young to enlist when …

EAGLE POINT, Ore. — A Rogue Valley veteran from our greatest generation was laid to rest Friday afternoon. You may have gotten to know Geraldine “Ruth” Parks in early November, when the 98-year-old was featured in NBC5’s Honor Flight series. A memorial …