veterans

MEDFORD, Ore.– More than a dozen veterans returned to the Rogue Valley Sunday after taking part in an honor flight to the nation’s capital. The non-profit takes wartime veterans to Washington D.C. at absolutely no cost to them so that the men …

MEDFORD, Ore.– The mother of a fallen soldier attended the return of an Honor Flight at the Rogue Valley International Airport and presented the returning veterans with a wreath. Gold Star mom Cathy Powers lost her son Bryce back in 2013. He …

MEDFORD, Ore. – Dozens of southern Oregon veterans left the Medford airport early Thursday morning for a four-day trip to Washington, D.C. on an Honor Flight. The non-profit aims to make sure every World War II and Korean War veteran that’s still …

EAGLE POINT, Ore. — Red, white, and blue. Colors symbolic of our nation, our flag, and the ultimate sacrifice thousands of men and women have made to honor and protect it. “It’s not been an easy road for them to travel, but …

 EAGLE POINT, Ore. — Thanks to the hard work of volunteers and students, thousands of American Flags wave proudly at Eagle Point National Cemetery. “That’s the best way that you could possibly honor the veterans that have served this country and are …

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 …