Each year, thousands of veterans return home from overseas. Often times these veterans return home to their loved ones and sometimes legal issues. Beginning at 1 o’clock tomorrow, attorneys will be at the Harrison County Court House Law Library offering…
Thousands of crewman and nearly five years later, Ingalls Shipbuilding has finished yet another major warship. Named after a landmark state with a rich history tied to the U.S. Navy, the USS Portland was unveiled today. All aboard the USS…
Diamondhead will soon play host to a memorial honoring the American men and women who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. VFW Post 2880 has put up the funding to accommodate the Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial at City…
Imagine not knowing what happened to a loved one who went overseas to fight for our country and never returned. A special gathering to honor soldiers missing in action and prisoners of war took place at the chapel inside the…
It’s a re-enactment of the Battle of Dong Xoai to honor the fallen Seabee Medal of Honor recipient Marvin Shields. News 25’s Taylor Rubach was on the battlefield at the Seabee Base and gives us an inside look of the…
With the long holiday weekend coming to a close, the Labor Day celebration is almost over. For our military members overseas, it can be difficult for them to celebrate at all. Luckily, members of the American Veterans joined together and…
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s documentary series “The Vietnam War” tells the story of one of the most divisive and disputed events in American history. The series explores the human aspect of the war through testimony of nearly 80 witnesses…
Navy chief selects had a different view this morning while performing their physical training. Thirty-eight men and women in the process of becoming chief petty officers ran their PT near the Ocean Springs Biloxi Bridge. Their journey began back in…
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Matt Dooley about the preparedness for the Chief Select Bridge Run in Ocean Springs.
Each year, the Navy Seabees deploy on hundreds of missions across the world. While their humanitarian efforts are helping make the world a better place, their loved ones are anxious to have them home. News 25’s Tanner Stewart joins families…
Companies ranging from America’s biggest employers to dozens of small companies gathered at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College for a job fair hosted by Hiring our Heroes. Hiring our Heroes began in March 2011 and has since helped more than…
A local business is cutting the price for haircuts for first responders, active military members, and veterans on September 11th. Sport Clips in Gulfport is teaming up with the Harrison County Fair Association to offer the free deal. This location…
A bill aimed at easing veterans ability to appeal VA cases has passed the U.S. Senate and now moves to the House. Today, the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee approved legislation, co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Thad Cochran, to help veterans challenge…
On May 27th, one American flag began a 14,000 mile, 100 day journey through the 48 continental states. The flag travels on the back of a motorcycle, transferred to a new flag bearer at each destination along the route. It’s…
Today, President Donald Trump announced a ban on transgender people serving in the military on Twitter. This policy will affect thousands of transgender troops in the military. Some local residents are speaking out about Trump’s decision. It’s a series of…
Seabees and sailors took a walk down memory lane to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the training center at the Naval Construction Battalion Center. The first commanding officer of the center revisited the school to tour the new facilities. Captain…
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Chief Eric Schmall about the Training Center 50th Anniversary.
A large military plane has crashed in Mississippi, killing several people on board. The Marines have posted on their Twitter page that the plane was one of their KC 130 refueling aircrafts. Authorities say it took off from Memphis with…
For 100 years Camp Shelby has been training and preparing soldiers to serve and protect our nation. The camp, which lies in South Mississippi, plays a role in every one of our nation’s conflicts and to celebrate 100 years of…
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 now has a new commanding officer. The training hall at the Gulfport Seabee Base was packed Friday morning, all on hand for this traditional naval ceremony, as Commander Luke Greene officially relieved Commander Miquel Diequez…
This week marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Today, a ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base commemorated the historic battle. The Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit hosted the ceremony. Keesler sailors, marines, and airmen were…
Today is the day many of us view as the official start to the summer vacation season, but it’s important to remember why we’re able to celebrate the freedoms we have today. American Legion Post 1992 in Gautier held one…
The rain might have shown up early on this Memorial Day, but the Biker Blowout in Gulfport beat the weather with their ceremony to honor the fallen men and women of the U.S. military. The annual weekend event brings together…
The Biloxi National Cemetery is teaming up with one Coast organization to honor fallen veterans. This Saturday and Monday, Crusaders for Veterans plans to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. On Saturday, Crusaders and members of the Biloxi National…