By BEN FINLEY and KONSTANTIN TOROPIN WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the U.S. military will no longer require all American troops to get the flu vaccine, citing “medical autonomy” and religious freedom. “The notion that a flu vaccine…
By DAVID FISCHER MIAMI (AP) — Manuel Portuondo was still a teenager in 1960 when his family, like thousands of others, fled Cuba for Miami, following the culmination of the Cuban Revolution a year earlier. Soon after, while still attending…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A special honor flight welcome home event took place at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport Wednesday afternoon. Dozens of community members, city leaders,…
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of additional U.S. troops are heading to the Middle East as the Trump administration has insisted that progress has been made in talks with Iran and has threatened to escalate the war if a deal is not reached…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Disabled American Veterans hosted an appreciation day honoring those who served in Vietnam on Friday. Veterans were treated to a free lunch as…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum continues to grow. This weekend, the museum is honoring veterans in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day.…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has once again been recognized for its strong support of military students, veterans, and military families here on the Coast. MGCCC has earned the 2026-2027 Military…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport Gold Star Family is receiving a life-changing gift. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid off the mortgage on their…
By HANNAH FINGERHUT, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and REBECCA BOONE WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor was just days away from returning home to her husband and two children when a drone strike at a command center in Kuwait killed her…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Lyman Elementary School honored our nations heroes this Veterans Day with a special breakfast. Over 100 local veterans from every branch of the U.S.…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier High School hosted the 26th annual Veterans Breakfast, a longstanding tradition honoring the men and women who have served our country. Hundreds of…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Military and emergency management leaders in Harrison County participated in an emergency training drill at Keesler Air Force Base Thursday. It’s a…
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Georgia Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock introduced a resolution to honor the sacrifices made by families of military service members. The measure established September 21 through the…
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.
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…
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 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 provides mental health services for military service members. On Tuesday, they had a board meeting to curate conversations about the services…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Hospital in Gulfport honored veterans in a special way Monday. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more.