Jul 31, 2016
Twins soar through NAS Whiting Field Flight School together
MILTON — Twins spend much of their lives growing up, going to school, and hanging out together.
1 st Lts. Matteo and Andy Occhipinti, however, took it to the next level. Through luck and a bit of …
Jun 30, 2016
EOD Warrior Foundation raffles handmade patriotic quilt
NICEVILLE — The EOD Warrior Foundation is raffling off a handmade patriotic quilt, with all proceeds going to their mission of improving the quality of life for Explosive Ordnance Disposal families. …
May 31, 2016
VA provides free June readjustment counseling
PENSACOLA — Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Center staff members across the region (Biloxi, Miss., Mobile, Ala., Pensacola, and Okaloosa and Bay counties) will offer their free readjustment counse…
May 9, 2016
NAS Whiting Field resumes flight operations at NOLF Choctaw
PENSACOLA — Naval Air Station Whiting Field added a chapter to its history of supporting Naval aviation training May 9, when the Joint Strike Fighter began operations at the installation’s Navy Outly…
May 9, 2016
Okaloosa Tax Collector's Office: Six Florida military license plates released
SHALIMAR — Veterans and active military members now have six new license plates from which to choose. There are now 36 military plates available in Florida.
The six new plates are: ●Combat Action R…
May 4, 2016
These 6 names will be added to the EOD memorial wall May 7
NICEVILLE — The 47th Annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial ceremony will include the addition of six names to the memorial wall.
The ceremony is 9 a.m. May 7 at the EOD Memorial, Range Road, …
May 4, 2016
Ribbon cutting celebrates Eglin housing revitalization
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Corvias Military Living and Eglin Air Force community are celebrating the grand opening of the first of 747 new homes on the base, as well as the unveiling of the Warrior Landi…
Apr 26, 2016
Eglin hosts 31st annual Gate-to-Gate run May 28
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Runners, walkers and teams can join the Team Eglin community for the 31st annual Gate-to-Gate Memorial Run.
It begins at 7 a.m. May 28.
Participants may register for a 4.4-…
Apr 18, 2016
7 ways to show gratitude on May military appreciation days
NICEVILLE — May is National Military Appreciation Month, making it a great time to show appreciation to active duty military members and veterans.
There are over 2 million active duty members of th…
Apr 6, 2016
Crestview man among Green Berets inspiring Veterans Court graduates
Two wounded warriors and former members of the 7th Special Forces Group, retired Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Burnette and retired Staff Sgt. Bobby Dove, were guests of honor and graduation speakers for th…