Air Force Reserve Recruitment
Joining us in studio are Master Sgt. Ulysses Grant and Technical Sgt. Larissa Hampton from the Air Force Reserves. They are here to talk about recruitment.
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House Bill 1262 creates alternate pathways for medical personnel
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves signed legislation into law that benefits medical members of the military. House Bill 1262 was signed Thursday. The bill benefits Army…
Seabees return home after six-month deployment
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-After six long months, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 has returned to Gulfport. Jared Anson said, “Being home is just immense amount of joy. I haven’t seen my…
Gulfport Behavioral Health System offering services to veterans and military members
Gulfport Behavioral Health System is part of a national network offering services to active military members and veterans. Behavioral Health System CEO Dean Doty tells WXXV…
Gulfport Behavioral Health System discusses services offered for military service members
Gulfport Behavioral Health System provides mental health services for military service members. On Tuesday, they had a board meeting to curate conversations about the services…
U.S. Navy Strike Group visits Hancock High School
The U.S. Navy took over Hancock High School earlier today. The strike group offered a way for students to learn about STEM fields in the military. Students exercising…
Wicker named chairman of Senate Armed Services Committee
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) announced Friday he has been named chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. "I am eager to take on the responsibilities of the role, because the committee’s work is more urgent than at any time since…
Seabees mourn death of shipmate in Guam
NMCB 1 announced Tuesday the death of a Seabee as a result of an accident while on deployment to Guam. The battalion said in a social media post that Machinery Repairman 1st Class Troy Marcotte died from injuries suffered in…
Mississippi Aquarium unveils new Veterans Garden
The Mississippi Aquarium unveiled a new addition paying homage to Armed Forces on Monday. The Veterans Garden was officially unveiled on Veterans Day and features eight plaques celebrating the…
Tribute to a Seabee dad and our family of veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, we asked our Assistant News Director Kate Magandy Holzhauser to tell us about her dad, a Navy veteran of 30 years.…
Singing River Health System pays tribute to veterans
Singing River Hospital in Gulfport honored veterans in a special way Monday. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more.
City of Gautier honors veterans at annual wreath laying ceremony
The City of Gautier held their annual wreath laying ceremony to honor those who served on Veterans Day. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was at the…
Veterans Day events in South Mississippi
WXXV has compiled a list of Veterans Day events coming up in November. If you don't see your event listed here, please email us at news@wxxv25.com with the information and we'll add it! Nov. 7 9 am -- Veterans Day…
Huntington Ingalls names Kari Wilkinson to lead Newport News Shipbuilding
Huntington Ingalls Industries, the nation’s largest military shipbuilder, announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Kari Wilkinson to serve as president of the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division, effective Jan. 1, 2025. She will succeed Jennifer Boykin, who…
Stone County veteran Harry Crawford celebrates 95 years
WXXV had the opportunity to speak with South Mississippian Harry Crawford, who’s lived an amazing life. Harry is a veteran, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a great grandfather and soon…
Keesler conducting hazmat exercise on base today
Keesler Air Force Base will conduct a hazardous material exercise today. The exercise will evaluate first responders and test the base on reaction and recovery actions during a hazardous materials incident. “Keesler attempts to execute as many realistic events as…
Artillery Shell Found in Local Neighborhood
A Jackson County neighborhood was on lockdown for several hours today, not letting residents in after an artillery shell was found in a yard while a neighbor was cutting his…
103-year-old WWII vet honored by Mississippi
A local World War II veteran was honored by the state of Mississippi in recognition of Older Americans Month. “To live that long is remarkable,…
Almost 3,500 Mississippi Veterans have enrolled in VA health care in past 365 days, 28% increase over last year
WASHINGTON, DC – The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it has enrolled 3,478 Mississippi Veterans in VA health care in the past 365 days – 27.91% more than it enrolled the previous year. This historic enrollment has been made…
AUSA and ESGR meet with local leaders in Biloxi
It’s the first meeting of a weekend long event for the Magnolia chapter of the AUSA. It’s also the first time the meeting has been held here in Southern Mississippi. “It’s a…
MGCCC named No. 1 Military Friendly and Military Spouse Friendly School in nation
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has once again solidified its commitment to serving the military community by achieving the remarkable feat of being recognized as the No. 1 Military Friendly and Military Spouse Friendly School in the nation simultaneously. This…
Military’s Ospreys are cleared to return to flight, 3 months after latest fatal crash in Japan
BY TARA COPP Updated 6:51 AM CST, March 8, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Osprey, a workhorse aircraft vital to U.S. military missions, has been approved to return to flight after an “unprecedented” part failure led to the deaths of eight…
Quilts of Valor Foundation gifts veterans quilts for their service
The Quilts of Valor Foundation gave away four uniquely woven quilts to veterans on the Coast. The vets range in age from 60 to 90 years…
Heart of a Shucker community fund to support and honor military organizations
BILOXI, MS – The Heart of a Shucker Community Fund, in conjunction with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, has announced that the fund is set to support, honor and partner with numerous military organizations across the Coast during the 2024…