WWII veterans
75th Anniversary of the Flag Raising at Iwo Jima
On Feb. 23, 1945, four days after the initial assault on the island of Iwo Jima, Marines took control of the high ground and planted
February 24, 2020
2:48 pm
Category: News
WWII veterans
Canby Community Celebrates, Commemorates 75th Anniversary of Iwo Jima
It was a powerful and moving occasion outside the Canby Adult Center and in the Ackerman gym Saturday morning as the Canby-Aurora VFW Post 6057
February 24, 2020
11:14 am
Post-9/11 veterans
Five on 5 – Julie Wheeler – Divide Camp
On Tonight’s Five on 5, we are joined by Divide Camp Executive Director Julie Wheeler discussing how their organization helps post 9/11 veterans by providing
February 21, 2020
6:56 pm
POW/MIA veterans
Three downed aircraft, associated with seven MIAs from famous WWII battle, located in Pacific Ocean
In February 1944, the U.S. military launched Operation Hailstone, a massive military assault on Japanese fortified positions in the Pacific. On Monday — 76 years
February 20, 2020
3:00 am
WWII veterans
Ceremony honors Battle of Iwo Jima Veterans
Ira Rigger was a carpenter’s mate in the Seabees during World War II. Rigger served alongside Marines on a little-known island named Iwo Jima. Fast
February 19, 2020
2:43 pm
WWII veterans
Historic Iwo Jima footage shows individual Marines amid the larger battle
When most Americans think of the World War II battle for Iwo Jima – if they think of it at all, 75 years later –
February 19, 2020
2:43 pm
WWII veterans
New digital archive shows historic images from Battle of Iwo Jima captured on film
Seventy-five years after the Battle of Iwo Jima, images captured on film during the bloody World War II assault will be made public for the
February 19, 2020
10:38 am
Love Connection: Special recognition for area veterans
Dozens of veterans in Columbia County received special recognition and a little love on Valentine’s Day from area students and community volunteers. The nonprofit senior
February 19, 2020
10:37 am
employment
An open letter to the Veteran community from the U.S. Census Bureau
To our Nation’s Veterans: Throughout our history, you have rallied time and again to protect and serve your family, neighbors, and friends. Your leadership, patriotism,
February 18, 2020
2:58 pm
WWII veterans
World War ll Veteran gets recognized 75 years after Iwo Jima
Only on NBC5, a local World War II Veteran is being honored for his achievements in the Marine Corps. Delbert Littrell is a World War
February 18, 2020
2:57 pm
War Stories: Robert Bromps
He had excellent scores … they told him he could go anywhere he wanted … even to the skies. Robert Bromps is the focus of
February 18, 2020
2:56 pm
VSOs
Conway to serve veterans
Paul Conway has returned to the Tri-County Veterans’ Service Officer position, and will be serving Sherman, Gilliam and Wheeler counties. He was previously the service
February 14, 2020
4:53 pm