When hundreds of Navy Sea Bees piled out of buses after being deployed overseas for months, Amanda Hernanez says all she could think about is having her husband back in her arms. Amanda Hernandez tells News 25, "I love him…
Army National Guard is closing four armories and more closures could be on the horizon. As it cuts the size of its force, the National Guard is closing readiness centers in Grenada, Menden Hall, Lumberton, and Nettleton. Those doors will…
Two men, two motorcycles, 19 states, 6,000 miles and one good cause. It’s called the Remember Rally and today's stop in Biloxi to honor our first responders is sure to be a day no one will forget. News 25’s Kristen…
One flag, 48 states, 100 days and today it made a stop in Gulfport. Every year, the Nation of Patriots organizes a national effort that pays tribute to and honors all of America’s armed forces. News 25’s Kristen Durand has…
What better way to celebrate our nation’s independence than with a parade of cars all made with American ingenuity. As News 25’s Kristen Durand reports, the Gulf Coast Corvette Club rolled out the red carpet for dozens of corvettes and…
Naval Mobile Battalion Construction One now has a new commanding officer. First they had to give a true Seabee goodbye to the man who has led them the last two years. During this morning’s change of command ceremony, outgoing Commander…
Military bases on the Coast thrive because the Coast believes in supporting the military. That was only one of the many points U.S. Senator Roger Wicker hit on Wednesday morning at the Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Breakfast. During…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Kevin Cuttill about Respect Our Military Golf Tournament this Saturday May 14th 7 am to 1 pm at Whispering Pines Golf Course. $ 65 per person $ 50 with Active Duty ID
News 25’s Bryan Kennedy interviews Kevin Cuttill about Respect Our Military Golf Tournament this Saturday May 14th 7 am to 1 pm at Whispering Pines Golf Course. [mappress mapid="2889"]
Military bases play a big role in our national security and have a major impact on our local economy and community. News 25’s Laurene Callander explains how grants from the Department of Defense and Mississippi Development Authority will fund joint…
While visiting Hannover, Germany, President Barack Obama announced additional special operations forces will be sent to Syria in the coming weeks.
Two-year-old Sawyer was so excited to see U.S. military members when his flight landed in Houston, he ran up to shake their hands.
Over 250 cadets from universities in Mississippi and Alabama traveled to Keesler Air Force Base to learn about different career opportunities. This is the second year Keesler hosted “Pathways to Blue,” an event that gives young men and women hands on…
A group of sailors who served our country aboard the USS Thornback in the 1960s shared memories and a few good laughs today in Biloxi. The men and their spouses traveled from all over the country for a four day reunion celebration.…
The Governor’s Spring Southern Region Military and Civilian Job Fair will make a stop in Biloxi tomorrow. The job fair is free and open to anyone looking for a job. Nearly 80 different organizations will be represented from Ingalls Shipbuilding…
This morning, Coast veterans got a chance to show local employers they’re the right person for the job. Veterans filed into the Biloxi Civic Center early this morning for the Spring Southern Region Military and Civilian Job Fair. The fair…
Many service men and women transitioning from military to civilian life find it difficult to find jobs. One organization is here in Biloxi to help them out. Unemployment Eliminators opened their doors to a job fair this morning at the Coast…
Military leaders across the Coast stood together to update the community about their bases at the annual Coast Centurion Association Meeting. Representatives from Keesler Air Force Base as well as the Reserve Command, the Seabee Base and Air National Guard…
News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Connie Call about raising donations for K9 Officers to get bulletproof vests.
Keesler Air Force Base kicked off their 75th year celebration during a drill down competition and unveiled their 75th anniversary logo. The competition was neck and neck as four Keesler student airmen drill teams were judged on precision, neatness and…
Families of Service Members, Veterans, and Wounded Warriors May Register to Learn About and to Receive Healthy Foods from Operation Homefront JACKSON, Mississippi — Operation Homefront will hold free Growing Healthy Military Families events in Jackson, Mississippi, and in Gulfport,…
If you need motivation to run that extra mile at the gym, we have some motivation for you. A 92-year-old veteran is running cross country to raise money to reserve a World War II vessel that he helped bring back…
As many of our Coast military families know, deployments are tough, especially when it comes to children. Help and encouragement is on the way, thanks to a traveling USO tour group who stopped in South Mississippi today. News 25’s Kristen…
The military is an integral part of our Coast community. One non-profit is asking for help to honor them this weekend.