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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 …

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 …