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World War II Medal of Honor recipient to return home for burial, 80 years after his death
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (915+ words) (CNN) " World War II US Army Capt. Willibald Bianchi survived two chest wounds from Japanese gunfire, the Bataan Death March, wretched captivity in prisoner-of-war camps and the sinking of his first POW transport ship by his own countrymen. For his…...
How a new Oregon marker highlights the courage of Japanese American WWII Soldiers
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (215+ words) This stretch of Highway 35, from Hood River to Government Camp, pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of Oregon Nisei soldiers, many of whom served in segregated units like the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, while their families faced harsh discrimination and…...
Pearl Harbor hero will finally be laid to rest in the Coastal Bend
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (558+ words) CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) " Science made it possible, and faith made him unforgettable. More than 80 years after the attack on Pearl Harbor, a hero is finally coming home to be laid to rest in the Coastal Bend. U.S. Navy Storekeeper 3rd Class…...
Honor Flight of Central Oregon veterans welcomed home
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (247+ words) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Honor Flight of Central Oregon welcomed veterans back this weekend after their trip to Washington, D.C., where they visited memorials honoring their service and sacrifice. On Saturday, veterans and their guardians were escorted from the airport to Ridgeview…...
Five-year milestone in the sky: Bend's Epic Aircraft delivers its 100th certified plane
6+ mon, 18+ hour ago (194+ words) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) "Epic Aircraft, designer and manufacturer of the leading single-engine turboprop, announced Friday the delivery of its 100th certified aircraft. The milestone coincides with the company's 11th Annual Odyssey Fly-In, a gathering of Epic Aircraft owners, pilots, and partners in…...
Community invited to honor veterans during 2025 Honor Flight events
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (180+ words) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) - Honor Flight of Central Oregon (HFCO) invites community members to help honor and support local veterans as they prepare for a deeply meaningful journey to Washington, D.C. This all-expenses-paid trip gives veterans the opportunity to visit the memorials…...
Heart of Oregon Corps celebrates groundbreaking of new Redmond campus
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (527+ words) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ)-- On Tuesday, gold shovels broke ground for the new campus of a youth workforce program. The Heart of Oregon Corps is an alternative education program focused on trade skills. Youth Corps members receive job training in areas…...
Ceremony honors 101-Year-Old WWII veteran for decades of military service
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (271+ words) By Heidi Kirk, WRAL reporter "ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina (WRAL) " A 101-year-old World War II Veteran was honored for his service in Rocky Mount on Thursday. Bronis Avent served in both the Army and the Air Force for a collective…...
Possible explosive device resembling WWI artillery shell found on Indian Rocks Beach: PCSO
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (123+ words) INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Florida (WFTS) " Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said an Indian Rocks Beach access was closed Sunday evening to investigate a possible artillery shell found on the beach. PCSO said they responded to the 15th Avenue Beach Access for…...
Pilots take off on friendship flight to commemorate 80th anniversary of atomic bombings of Japan
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (563+ words) By Pete Muntean, CNN (CNN) " As they fly wing to wing over a vital spot in the development of the atomic bomb, a native of Japan and a former US military officer hope their friendship outshines the horror of the…...