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…
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…