Vettes for Vets
What better way to celebrate our nation’s independence than with a parade of cars all made with American ingenuity? News 25 was present as the Gulf Coast Corvette Club rolled into the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport for the…
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Flag Day ceremony at Armed Forces Retirement Home
The Stars and Stripes flew proudly over a small crowd at the Armed Forces Retirement Home for a Flag Day ceremony. Retired Gulfport District Fire Chief Donald Knox was the guest speaker for the event. Knox spoke on the history…
WWII veteran celebrates her 100th birthday
World War II veteran and Armed Forces Retirement Home resident Marion Ritchie celebrated turning 100 today with a big birthday bash surrounded by family, friends, and even some local and state leaders. Members from Seabee unit 133 saluted Marion as…
15 New Norovirus Cases at Armed Forces Retirement Home
The norovirius affecting 62 residents at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport is dangerous and very contagious, according to local health officials. Fifteen new cases of the norovirus were reported today. Out of the 62 residents infected with the…
47 Residents Ill, Nine Hospitalized at the Gulfport Armed Forces Retirement Home
A stomach illness is sweeping through the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport. Forty-seven residents have been reporting nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea symptoms. Nine of them visited the hospital and the remainder received care at home. The retirement home has…
Veterans Day Ceremony at Armed Forces Retirement Home
The Armed Forces Retirement Home opened doors to the public today for their annual Veterans Day ceremony. An opportunity to show respect and appreciation for those who served our country, the Armed Forces Retirement Home hosted its annual Veterans Day…
Flag Day Ceremony at the Armed Forces Home
This is the first time in history Flag Day was officially celebrated at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport. Residents and members of the community filled the seats for a Flag Day ceremony. There was a presentation of colors,…
Local Students Receive History Lesson from Veterans
As time progresses, our nation's past war stories become a smaller focus, but Thursday, Gulfport High School students got a firsthand history lesson from the veterans in the community.
Armed Forces Retirement Home Remembers Pearl Harbor
In honor of the surviving WWII veterans who were at Pearl Harbor, the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport held a Remembrance Day ceremony.
Armed Forces Retirement Home Celebrates Veterans Day
Honoring the men and women who serve our country is what Veterans Day is all about.