HAPPY VALLEY, OR — Six Oregon military veterans were inducted into the 2026 Oregon Military Hall of Honor during a formal ceremony at Camp Withycombe in Happy Valley on April 18, 2026, recognized for acts of heroism and exceptional service to the nation.
The six inductees, all of whom served in the U.S. Army or the Oregon Army National Guard, were Specialist 5th Class Carston R. “Bud” Calkin, Sergeant First Class Riley E. Lott Jr., Command Sgt. Maj. Bruch Conely, Maj. Charles “Larry” Diebert, Lt. Col. Leonard DeWitt and Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson.
“The men chosen for this year’s Oregon Military Hall of Honor have shown acts of valor ‘above and beyond the call of duty,’ as well as exceptional post-service contribution in the community or state,” said Daniel Lacy, a member of the Forward Assist Board of Directors and the master of ceremonies for the event…