Hundreds of people gathered on a single mission at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport today for its annual open house. News 25’s Toni Miles was at this annual event and shows us how people from all walks of…
Patriotic songs could be heard from miles away coming from Jefferson Davis Elementary in Biloxi. Students waved flags high in the air to pay tribute to veterans and those who are currently serving our country. The ceremony was led by…
The Mississippi Air National Guard is sending off one hundred airmen from the Combat Readiness Training Center Battlefield Airmen Center in Gulfport. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us at the base to tell us more on their deployment.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has been honoring current and past military members all week long to prepare for Veterans Day. Students and faculty at the Jefferson Davis Campus in Gulfport held their annual Veterans Day event where past military…
Another one of the many celebrations happening across the Coast for Veterans Day got started bright and early. Garden Park Medical Center decided to pay tribute to those who have made sacrifices for our country this year. The medical center…
The Junior ROTC and the community service class at D’Iberville High School hosted a Veterans Day breakfast this morning. It was all smiles, hugs, and handshakes as the dozens of veterans mingled with students. The morning was nothing short of…
Long Beach Middle School also celebrated Veterans Day today, honoring vets with a big celebration in the gym. The public, veterans, and current service members were welcome to attend the annual event which included special student performances and veteran guest…
Today was West Harrison High School’s sixth annual Veterans Day Ceremony put on by the JROTC cadets. The West Harrison High School gym was packed with American pride as teachers, students, and their family members gathered to honor the United…
Three Mississippi politicians expressed gratitude today at Keesler Air Force Base for meeting its commitment to provide full manpower for the 815th Airlift Squadron, better known as the Flying Jennies. U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker, alongside Congressman Steven…
Veterans from across the Coast loaded up on buses for the annual trip to the World War II Museum in New Orleans. News 25’s Payton Malone joined the group and has the story. The sights and sounds at the World…
This morning, the Junior ROTC at Ocean Springs High School hosted its tenth annual Veterans Breakfast. Veterans and their families were invited to come and enjoy a free breakfast and mingle with members of the Greyhound Battalion. News 25’s Caroline…
Having a service dog can help a lot of different people, but many veterans find peace when they have a pup by their side. That is why retired Marine Staff Sergeant Ricardo Bengochea created Bullyz4Vets. Bullyz4Vets is a nonprofit organization…
Today the Keesler Air Force Base celebrates the completion of the rebuilding of the 815th Airlift Squadron. News 25’s Taylor Rubach got a closer look on the Air Force Base and gives us more on the Flying Jennies Airlift Mission.…
Around 1800 service members from both the active and reserve components of every branch of U.S. Military service are participating in Southern Strike 2018, a joint combat exercise staged in Gulfport from October 23rd through November 3rd. Southern Strike will…
A moving memorial honoring our Vietnam veterans has been traveling across America for decades. Now a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., known as the moving Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, has finally made its way to Mississippi:…
Emotions were high as nearly 300 Seabees stepped foot back on American soil earlier this afternoon. Many were greeted by family members and loved ones with decorated signs welcoming the service men and women home. Members of the Naval Mobile…
Starting today, Gulf Coast residents will see increased air activity over waterways throughout the area as Southern Strike 2018 intensifies its maritime operations. Southern Strike 2018 is a large scale, joint multinational combat exercise that provides tactical level training for…
Tonight marks the 39th annual Salute to the Military banquet at the Coast Coliseum. The annual salute continues a tradition of bringing the nation’s top military leaders to the Coast to join in tribute to our local neighbors in uniform.…
A run to honor and help veterans is underway and headed straight towards South Mississippi. The Old Glory Relay Run is a moving salute to all the great men and women who have served our country. The relay run kicked…
Today marks a special day for U.S. Navy sailors around the world including at the Seabee Base. The 242nd birthday of the U.S. Navy was celebrated in Gulfport with a special decorated cake followed by a ceremony. It was on…
The Spartan Alliance has teamed up with the Scarlet Pearl as one of the charities for their month of giving back. More than 50 veterans and their caregivers will attend a three day fun-filled weekend of activities. The event kicked…
The Veterans Golfers Association’s national championship tournament ends today after four days of play at the Fallen Oak Golf Club. Eighty-four veterans from 44 states are in town, competing for the title of champion and enjoying each other’s company out…
The NFL is taking a hard hit over the numerous players and teams refusing to stand during the National Anthem Sunday. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson spoke to local veterans to find out their stance on the protests. United we stand,…
Today, fallen service members across the nation were remembered during Bells across America ceremonies, including one held this morning at Gulfport’s Naval Construction Battalion Center. News 25’s Caroline Eaker was there and spoke with a family who still finds comfort…