Dec 2, 2016
Crestview man awarded the Airman's Medal (VIDEO)
HURLBURT FIELD — In his 30 years in the military, Col. Tom Palenske had never seen anyone receive the prestigious Airman’s Medal, the highest medal awarded to a member of the Air Force who distinguis…
Nov 14, 2016
AMVETS to deliver free Thanksgiving Day meals
CRESTVIEW — The AMVETS, Ladies Auxiliary, Sons of AMVETS, and Riders are preparing to serve Thanksgiving Day dinner for households in need.
The groups will deliver meals in these areas: from Shoal …
Nov 2, 2016
Construction on Eglin VA clinic to begin soon
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — The Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System announced a contract award to expand the outpatient clinic near Eglin Air Force Base.
The expansion …
Oct 10, 2016
Blue Angels schedule homecoming airshow
PENSACOLA — The Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will close the 2016 season at their annual Homecoming Air Show on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12 aboard Naval Air Station Pensa…
Sep 28, 2016
Horne completes basic military training
CRESTVIEW — U.S. Air Force Airman Jasmine N. Horne graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The 2013 Crestview High School graduate completed a…
Aug 31, 2016
EVERETT: Donations needed for NWF Vietnam veterans' recognition
The president of the United States of America issued a proclamation and declared May 28, 2012 through Nov. 11, 2025 as the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War.
Purposes of the…
Aug 30, 2016
Crestview man serves on Navy ship forged from World Trade Center steel
MAYPORT, Fla. — As the nation prepares to observe the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks’ 15th anniversary, a 2000 Crestview High School graduate and Crestview native serves in the U.S. Navy aboard a s…
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…