military

AIR FORCE MAJOR SURPRISES CHILDREN AT SCHOOL

An Air Force major was reunited with his family after surprising his children at school today in D'Iberville. The military dad has been serving our country for nearly a year overseas. News 25's Gina Tomlinson shows us the heart-warming home-coming…

2018 Keesler Air Force Base Technology Expo

Instructors and trainees alike joined forces in Biloxi today for the 2018 Keesler Air Force Base Technology Expo. As News 25’s Toni Miles shows us, warfare and our nation’s defense are now being fought on a new front and those…

Navy sailor surprises family during school day in Moss Point

A Navy sailor is reunited with family after surprising her niece and nephew during their school day in Moss Point. The heartwarming welcome is all caught on camera. “I missed her. I haven’t seen her in a while.” Returning home…

On the Frontlines: Keesler Air Force Base

The Fisher House Foundation is going above and beyond to answer the call of duty when it comes to supporting our military men and women and their families. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us to Keesler Air Force Base to…

Seabee Memorial Plaza unveiled

This year, Seabees all across the country spent the year celebrating their 75th Anniversary. Today, the Seabees at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport celebrated the special anniversary with a ribbon cutting. The new Seabee Memorial Plaza was unveiled…

Wreath Laying Ceremony preparations

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…

Operation Sweaters for Veterans

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…

Home away from Home Project

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…

1108th Aviation Group sendoff ceremony

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 homemade holiday cards in route

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…

Giving back: Operation Care Package

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…

Veterans Day celebration in Gautier

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…

Biloxi Veterans Day Parade

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…

Biloxi Upper Elementary students salute the military

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 celebration at Gautier High School

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,…

Honoring our veterans at the Armed Forces Retirement Home

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…

Veterans Day celebration at Jefferson Davis Elementary

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…

National Guard airmen deploying to southwest Asia

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.

Veterans Day Celebration at MGCCC Jefferson Davis

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…

Veterans Day breakfast at D’Iberville High School

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…

Veterans Day celebration at Long Beach Middle School

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…

Honoring our veterans at West Harrison High

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…