military

Reopening of the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum

Governor Phil Bryant was in South Mississippi today. He delivered the keynote address for the reopening of the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby. The reopening ceremony took place at 10 a.m. on the museum grounds. The museum was…

Aeromedical Training

Whether it’s after a natural disaster or in a war zone, military service members need to know how to safely move the critically injured on to aircrafts during a medical evacuation. Air Force aeromedical teams are being trained on helicopter…

Operation Troop Treats

As your child collects pounds of Halloween candy, how about trading some in to give their teeth a break and put a smile on the face of our men and women serving overseas? You can do just that at Kool…

Salute to the Military

A patriotic tradition continued tonight, bringing the nation’s top military leaders to Biloxi. Nearly 1,000 people gathered at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center for the 38th annual Salute to the Military. The event aims to honor and recognize the service…

Salute to the Military

A patriotic tradition continues tonight, bringing the nation’s top military leaders to Biloxi. News 25’s Kendra Turley joins us from the 38th annual Salute to the Military at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center.

Southern Strike Underway

Mississippi National Guardsmen charged with keeping aircraft ready for takeoff tell News 25 a massive training exercise in Gulfport improves their skills. Southern Strike is underway at the Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport. Maintainers from the 172nd Airlift Wing…

Salute Our Military

Tonight, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is set to honor our military. The 38th annual Salute our Military will make its return to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum at 7 tonight. Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James will be…

Surprise Military Homecoming at Popp’s Ferry Elementary

Get your tissues ready, South Mississippi. A military dad surprised his daughter at Popp’s Ferry Elementary this morning after serving in Afghanistan for the past seven months. News 25’s Laurene Callander reports on this emotional return. Alexia Richardson raised her…

Chief Selectee Bridge Run

Chief Selects from the Naval Construction Battalion Center gazed upon a different view for their physical training this morning. Rather than their normal spot in Gulfport, around 50 men and women warmed up near the Ocean Springs Biloxi Bridge. They…

Deployed Military Units Return Home

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 Closes Armories

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…

Remember Rally Stops in Biloxi

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…

Patriot Tour Passes Through Gulfport

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…

Corvettes Cruise through the Air Force Retirement Home

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…

NMCB One Change of Command Ceremony

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 Affairs Breakfast in Gulfport

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…

Respect Our Military Golf Tournament

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

Respect Our Military Golf Tournament

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"]

Joint Land Use Studies Announcement

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…

Pathways to Blue at Keesler Air Force Base

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…