Gulfport community honors fallen heroes during Memorial Day Ceremony
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Memorial Day ceremony was held in Gulfport to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country. The Veterans…
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Seabees compete in ‘Black Hell Squad’ in honor of squadron that served during WWII
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Naval Construction Battalion Center’s annual Black Hell Squad event was held Friday morning, bringing Seabees together to honor…
Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says
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…
Veterans mark the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs Invasion with a new museum in Miami
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…
Community welcomes all-female veteran honor flight home at Gulfport Biloxi International
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,…
Thousands more US troops are heading to the Middle East
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…
Disabled American Veterans honored Vietnam veterans with appreciation day
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…
Free admission for veterans at Aviation Heritage Museum this weekend
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 named military friendly school
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…
Local Gold Star family’s home paid off by Tunnel to Towers
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…
US soldiers who died in Iran war remembered as devoted parents and reservists
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…
Lyman Elementary School honors veterans at Veterans Day Ceremony
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 High honors veterans at 26th annual Veterans Breakfast
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…
Military and emergency leaders participate in training drill in Harrison County
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…
2025 Gold Star Families Remembrance Week
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…
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.
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…