Tag: military
Armed Forces Retirement Home celebrates ‘Cruisin’ the Coast’
It was a blast from the past today over at the Armed Forces Retirement Home.
Some solid gold oldies played over the speakers as hundreds...
Cruisin the Coast ‘Salute our Veterans’
Everybody is welcome to enjoy all of the Cruisin’ the Coast festivities, including the veterans in attendance.
Everyone, including Elvis, showed their appreciation and patriotism...
USM launches fundraising initiative for military facility
The University of Southern Mississippi is working on a multi-million dollar project to provide students who are veterans or service members an exclusive facility.
The...
Third annual Spartan Weekend
Over 50 military veterans have just kicked off a weekend of relaxation and networking in D’Iberville.
The Spartan Alliance’s Third Annual Spartan Weekend began this...
WWII Veteran honored at ‘Bells across America’ ceremony
One special World War II veteran was in attendance at today’s ‘Bells across America’ ceremony.
Ninety-six year-old Paul Haplea is a retired seaman 1st class....
Bells across America Remembrance Ceremony
Emotions were high at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport today at their fourth annual ‘Bells across America’ ceremony.
‘Bells across America’ is a...
Seabee Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony
Today, a number of service members at the Seabee Base in Gulfport were promoted and recognized for their service.
It’s a long and challenging process,...
Blessing of the Boots and Badges
On the morning of September 11th, 2001, terrorists wreaked havoc on our nation, devastating, but also uniting Americans across the nation.
Eighteen years later, the...
Surprise family reunion in Saucier
It was all smiles and happy tears at Saucier Elementary today as one little girl got a surprise she’ll never forget.
It’s a moment Jaliyah...
‘Van for Vets’ Fish Fry
Members of the public in Hancock County joined together on Saturday to benefit an important cause.
Lakeshore VFW Post 4808 hosted a fish fry for...