She enlisted for a chance at an education and it was a choice that changed her life. In this week’s War Story, we are introduced to
EUGENE, Ore. – Bert Toepel was in the Army from 1952 to 1979. He is both a Korean War and a Vietnam War veteran. After
SEOUL, South Korea — Some two dozen American veterans received a standing ovation as they joined their South Korean counterparts in a ceremony marking the
MEDFORD, Ore.– Twenty-five southern Oregon veterans returned home Sunday after spending four days touring Washington D.C. The trip was part of Honor Flight – a
PHOENIX, Ore, — Twenty five southern Oregon veterans are heading to Washington D.C. this week with Honor Flight of Oregon. “I think that it is
John Vierra was a jack of all trades, ranging from motor pool maintenance to personnel and serving with combat engineers and tank battalions.
Defense Department officials have identified 25 more missing service members from the cases of remains turned over by North Korean officials last year, a major
PENDLETON — When the Korean War ended on July 27, 1953, nine people from Umatilla County had given their lives in service of the U.S.
Retired Lt. Col. Stanton Rickey rides in a black 1967 Chevrolet Camaro convertible during the annual Krazy Dayz parade in Dallas, Oregon, on July 27,
In our weekly War Stories series, we introduce you to the stories of Central Oregon war veterans, some who made it back from their war
MEDFORD, Ore.– More than a dozen veterans returned to the Rogue Valley Sunday after taking…
(JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii) — The U.S. military says it has identified the remains of three more Americans killed during the Korean War, even
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