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
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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
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
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
WWII veterans
Remains of Oregon sailor who died at Pearl Harbor identified by DNA analysis
BAKER CITY, Ore. – The remains of a sailor from Oregon who died along with 428 others on the USS Oklahoma at Pearl Harbor have
February 14, 2020
4:52 pm
WWII veterans
Meet 100-year-old veteran who presented Super Bowl LIV coin toss
Retired Colonel Charles McGee and the NFL both were born 100 years ago, and on Sunday they celebrated at Super Bowl LIV. Views: 42
February 2, 2020
3:37 pm
WWII veterans
Medford WWII veteran passes away at 101
MEDFORD, Ore. — The family of a decorated World War II veteran is hoping people will honor his life with donations to some of his
January 31, 2020
12:45 pm
WWII veterans
Canby to Observe 75th Anniversary of Iwo Jima Flag Raising at Ackerman Center
The Canby/Aurora VFW Post 6057 and Auxiliary invites you to join them on Feb. 22 for their annual Iwo Jima Flag Raising Ceremony, this year
January 28, 2020
10:14 am
WWII veterans
War Stories: World War II Army Veteran Joe Sharpe
He signed up to serve his country, but was limited to what jobs the U.S. Army would let him do. In this War Stories segment,
January 27, 2020
7:54 pm