Today, members from all branches of the Armed Forces teamed up with South Mississippi residents and businesses for a special mission to honor our veterans who have been laid to rest at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Ginger Walker retired after…
Crusaders for Veterans is hosting the annual Wreath Laying event. First preparations will begin Friday, December 1st at 9 a.m. These wreaths will be placed at the Biloxi National Cemetery and Beauvoir on December 2nd at 11 a.m. For more…
On November 11, our nation shows appreciation to our veterans for the service they exhibit. In an effort to carry this mission out, Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home has teamed up with Veterans and Family Memorial Care to implement Operation Sweaters…
Thanksgiving can be lonely for the dozens of airmen and women on Keesler Air Force Base who are thousands of miles away from their families. That is why Keesler has taken part in the Home away from home Project for…
Mississippi National Guardsmen highly trained in aircraft maintenance and repair are taking their skills to the Middle East in support of our military overseas. Today, the 1108th Aviation Group held a sendoff ceremony at First Baptist Church Biloxi. Approximately 80…
Thousands of Christmas cards homemade by a local minister are on the way to first responders and military serving overseas. Minister Darlene Carroll of Biloxi has been filling boxes of handwritten cards since January. Heartwarming moments were shared as the…
Last year, News 25 brought you a story about Darlene Carroll, a local minister who sent thousands of hand-signed Christmas cards to first responders and military serving overseas. It’s the gift that keeps on giving. News 25’s Payton Malone shows…
A wreath was laid by members of the Mississippi chapter of the American Legion to honor our veterans. Dozens of veterans, first responders, and Gautier community members gathered under the Veterans Tribute Tower to salute our nation’s veterans. The Veterans…
Hundreds came out to honor our nation’s bravest Saturday at the Biloxi Veterans Day Parade. There was a line-up of 1,900 marchers in downtown Biloxi for the Veterans Day Parade Saturday. The procession began at 11 a.m. and passed by…
The respect for veterans is held high at Biloxi Upper Elementary School. Students sung loud and proud celebrating all who have served our country during a Veterans Day program this afternoon. Art made by students hung on the school’s halls,…
Veterans Day is tomorrow, but schools across the Coast spent all week in celebration of those who fought for our freedom. News 25’s Caroline Eaker was on hand at Gautier High School during their huge celebration this morning. In 1999,…
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.…