military

Sailors return home

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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…

Hiring our Heroes job fair

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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…

Free haircuts on September 11th at Sport Clips in Gulfport

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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…

Veterans Appeals Act passes U.S. Senate

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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…

The Patriots Flag Tour stops in Biloxi

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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…

Trump bans transgenders in the military

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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…

Seabee Training Center 50th anniversary

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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…

Camp Shelby celebrates 100 years

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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…

Change of Command Ceremony at Naval Construction Battalion Center

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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…

Battle of Midway commemoration at Keesler

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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…

Gautier Memorial Day Ceremony

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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…

Memorial Day Biker Blowout beats the rain in Gulfport

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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…

Memorial Day ceremony in Biloxi

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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…

Senior and disabled vets bowl for Golden Ages Games

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Senior and disabled veterans from all over the country are on the Coast for the 2017 Golden Age Games. Today, Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi took part. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson takes us inside today’s Golden Age Games bowling…

Parade of Athletes at National Veterans Golden Age Games

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This week, hundreds of athletes will compete in a variety of sports during the 31st National Veteran Golden Ages Games in Biloxi. Veterans from each branch of the military proudly represented their residential state during tonight’s Parade of Athletes at…

Veterans Golden Age Games in Biloxi

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This week, over 800 athletes will be in Biloxi for the Veterans Golden Age Games. To compete in the games, a person must be a veteran, at least 55-years-old, and receive healthcare from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.…

Treats for Troops at Floor Trader Outlet

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Many of our troops overseas do not have the resources to travel off base for simple supplies, so one local business is here to help. The Floor Trader Outlet on the Gulf Coast is calling upon the community for their…

National Seabee Day

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Gulf Coast Navy Week wrapped up this weekend with Seabee Day on Saturday, celebrating Seabees and their presence here on the Gulf Coast for 75 years. The event took place at the Naval Battalion Center and offered musical guests, games,…