By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, MICHELLE L. PRICE and AAMER MADHANI WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military is dispatching roughly 9,000 troops aboard a group of ships to the Middle East, a U.S. official said Thursday. The bolstering of the American military…
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and BEN FINLEY QUANTICO, Va. (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Wednesday that the U.S. military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals as he delivered what he is calling his “State of the Force”…
DOVER, Del. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday plans to attend the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members killed in the Middle East. Trump will be at Dover Air Force Base when the remains of the troops killed in action…
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and MATTHEW PERRONE WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their “absolute best.” The screenings will be…
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE (WXXV)- There’s a new chapter for one squadron on Keesler Air Force Base. The 85th Engineering Installation Squadron has transitioned…
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…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Naval Construction Battalion Center’s annual Black Hell Squad event was held Friday morning, bringing Seabees together to honor…
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…