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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 …

Washington, DC –  As we observe Veterans Day, we’re wrapping-up our special series on Honor Flight of Oregon. 25 veterans from southern Oregon went to Washington, DC in September. Over three days they traveled across the country and back again, seeing more …

Washington, D.C. – All week long we’re sharing stories from the most recent Oregon Honor Flight. The non-profit takes World War II and Korean War veterans to Washington, DC to visit their memorials. On this most recent trip, 25 veterans came along from …

MEDFORD, Ore. —One local boy is putting on a donation drive to help homeless vets stay warm during the winter season. “Basically I’m collecting socks and beanies for homeless vets and my goal is one hundred socks and one hundred beanies,” said …

Central Point, Ore. – It was a happy and emotional reunion, as both family members and veterans waited at the airport for J.D. Day’s arrival. Today marks his first visit back to the Rogue Valley, since he was injured near Pakistan. He …

Day 1 of the September, 2018 Honor Flight. Day 2 of the September, 2018 Honor Flight. Day 3 of the September, 2018 Honor Flight. A recap of the September, 2018 Honor Flight. Kristin HosfeltExecutive Producer Kristin Hosfelt anchors NBC5 News weeknights at …