veterans

CURRY COUNTY, Ore. — Homelessness is a serious issue in southern Oregon, but there are services and ways to escape it. NBC5’s Blakely McHugh met with two veterans who experienced homelessness or were on the brink of homelessness. Both of them went to …

MEDFORD, Ore.–  A vintage World War II plane on display in Medford this weekend is on its way to Redding Sunday night. Over the last two days, the plane was available for people to pay to fly in. While one man didn’t …

MEDFORD, Ore. — If you’ve ever wanted to fly in a vintage military plane from World War Two, now’s your chance! The Liberty Foundation is hosting rides in their P-51 Mustang at Million Air in Medford Saturday and Sunday. It’s known as …

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.– For 13 years, 33-year-old Chris Whiteley has been serving his country the best way he knows how – as a member of the United States military. But after being deployed overseas and coming back to a country still reeling from …

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 …

MEDFORD, Ore. —The “Go Vets” program helps local veterans find ways of getting around. The program’s focus is on giving vets accessibility to healthcare services, employment opportunities, and recreational activities. More than 350 veterans currently use the service. “A lot of veterans …

MEDFORD, Ore.– Former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush were honored with Liberty Medals at the 2018 Liberty Medal Ceremony this past Sunday in Philadelphia. But a Medford woman’s actions at the event made headlines after she denounced the former …

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 …