Aug 29, 2013
Everett, Baker veteran, earns MOPH’s Distinguished Service Award
CRESTVIEW — William “Bill” Everett of Baker has been recognized for more than five years’ service to the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Aug 29, 2013
Defense Department: Same-sex spouse benefits take effect Sept. 3
The Department of Defense will extend benefits to uniformed service members and DOD civilian employees’ same-sex spouses by Sept. 3, as long as service member-sponsors provide a valid marriage certif…
Aug 12, 2013
Riga named new 7th Special Forces Group commander
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — The Army 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)’s newest commander is Col. Christopher Riga.
Aug 12, 2013
VA grants one-year retroactive benefits for fully developed claims
WASHINGTON — Veterans filing an original fully developed claim, or FDC, for service-connected disability compensation may be entitled to up to one year of retroactive disability benefits.
Aug 12, 2013
Woman with Crestview ties helps U.S. Air Force control the skies
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — In warfare, they say, those who control the skies have the best chance of winning battles on the ground. If that’s the case, Air Force Tech. Sgt. LaToya Cleveland — whose husba…
Aug 12, 2013
National Guard plans Sept. 7 Open House at Crestview Armory
CRESTVIEW — The National Guard’s recruiting drive and community outreach open house is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Crestview Armory, 1518 E. James Lee Blvd.
Aug 2, 2013
5K organizers seek sponsors to send T-shirts to U.S. soldiers overseas
NICEVILLE — Okaloosa County Public Safety’s Have a Heart 5K run and walk is 7:30 a.m. Aug. 24 at 911 Emergency Operations Center, Northwest Florida State College, 100 College Blvd., Niceville.
Jul 26, 2013
Small graduates from Fort Jackson military training
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Army National Guard Pfc. Cody J. Small has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
Jul 25, 2013
Eglin JDAM employees conduct Children in Crisis Wingman Day
NICEVILLE — JDAM International employees on Eglin Air Force Base donated their time, talents and hard work during a recent "Wingman Day" to spruce up Children in Crisis Neighborhood.
Jul 24, 2013
Veterans Administration converts disability claims into digital files
WASHINGTON — More than 30 percent of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ disability claims inventory is now digital and accessible in the VA’s electronic claims processing system.