Tag: veterans
Honoring Heroes: Women Veterans Ceremony Set for June 12
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel
Each year on June 12, Florida honors the service and sacrifice of women in the military with Women Veterans Recognition Day,...
Vietnam Vets Ed Hubbard and Tom Moody: Heroes Among Us
By Kelly Murphy-Redd
Local resident Ed Hubbard joined the United States Air Force in 1955. He flew the RB66 Destroyer while stationed in England and spent nine...
Meet Hometown Hero John Wambough: Flying Against the Odds
By Kelly-Murphy Redd
John Wambough says courage and love of country was the glue and inspiration that kept the F-105 fighter jet pilots climbing high...
Honoring Our Heroes: Okaloosa County Wreaths Across America
By “Doc” Doug Stauffer
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Beal Cemetery, Gulf Cemetery, Heritage Gardens, Destin Memorial Cemetery and Sunset Cemetery will join more...
AFEV Purchases U.S. Air Force Land for Victory Village!
The Air Force Enlisted Village (AFEV) has purchased 80 acres of land from the U.S. Air Force with a Deed Signing Ceremony on July...
SOF Missions Hosts 8th Annual GALA Sept. 13
Shield of Faith (SOF) Missions proudly presents the 8th Annual Emerald Coast Gala, scheduled for Sept. 13, 2024, at the prestigious Destin-Ft. Walton Beach...
Saving Lives at Both Ends of the Leash
By Heather Bennett Eye
The Emerald Coast is home to numerous military bases and we are proud of the service members who call our community...
MKAF’s Warrior Arts Brings Hope and Resilience to Veterans Throughout Northwest...
By Will Estell
If you live among the coastal communities of Northwest Florida, you have likely become aware of the Destin-based Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation...
Area Local Awarded Quilt of Valor
By Barbara Palmgren
There are times when I am humbled. There are times when I am awe-struck. October 30, 2023, was one of those times....
In Memory of Those Who Have Fallen: Locals Serve and Heal...
By Angie Toole, Niceville Exchange Club President
Starting on September 9, close to 400 flags will be on display...
