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MEDFORD, Ore. — It was a happy birthday from 6 feet away. Social distancing didn’t stop this Medford family from coming together on Wednesday for Colonel Frank Lee’s 100th birthday. “It’s amazing. I’ve never heard someone turn a hundred in my life,” …

 ASHLAND, Ore. — A Rogue Valley group came together to help a homeless veteran and his wife after a motel wouldn’t let them stay there. Lisa Yancy and her husband James had been sleeping in their car and hopping between places to …

MEDFORD, Ore. — The family of a decorated World War II veteran is hoping people will honor his life with donations to some of his favorite charities. Alan Axtell passed away this month at the age of 101. NBC5 News introduced you to …

WHITE CITY, Ore. – An active shooter training will be held at the VA SORCC facility in White City tomorrow. Every year the VA holds a mass casualty drill. They choose a different scenario every year and this year it’s an active shooter …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — An American hero who fought in both World War II and the Korean War has passed away. Major Drury Wood, born in Georgia in 1923, lived in Grants Pass and was thought highly of in the aviation industry. …

MEDFORD, Ore.– For 76 years, a Rogue Valley family has waited to learn what happened to one of four children lost during World War II. U.S. Army Pfc. Dale W. Ross’ life remained a mystery after being pronounced missing in action in …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Governor Kate Brown has designated June 12th as Women Veterans Day in Oregon, joining three other states to honor the holiday. The day also marks the 71st anniversary of the women’s armed services integration act, which recognizes contributions made by …

MEDFORD, Ore. – Thursday marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day when allied forces landed at Normandy during World War II. “So many people killed. I mean there were people dead lying there all over the place,” Rogue Valley veteran, Frank Hernandez said. Many …

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 …