Many fired up the grills and enjoyed time with friends or family to recognize Memorial Day. Today, News 25’s Victoria Bailey spent the day talking to former service members about the importance of keeping the meaning of Memorial Day in…
This Memorial Day, some local residents have taken to creating yard displays as a way of honoring the fallen. As an Air Force veteran of nearly 27 years, Ron Southern recognizes the sacrifices made by many of his fellow service-members.…
As Memorial Day Weekend comes to an end, some people are choosing to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in memorable ways. For 88-year-old Korean War and Army Veteran John Derril Silkwood, the memories of war are still fresh…
With the state reopening, the United States Submarine Veterans were finally able to have their annual memorial honoring those lost on the USS Tullibee. The local veterans organization normally holds its memorial in March. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the…
Every Memorial Day, people all over the country honor the men and woman who lost their lives in the line of service. And every year part of that tribute begins at Arlington National Cemetery. This is called 'Flags-In'. Things are…
The City of Pascagoula and the Mississippi National Guard will welcome home members of the 859th Engineer Company from their recent nine-month deployment to the Middle East. Approximately 150 Soldiers will be celebrated with a welcome home parade hosted by…
Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi has designated specific days for the military retiree & veteran population to shop at the Base Exchange and Grocery Store on base. Beginning Saturday, May 23, the BX and Commissary will be open to…
As the coronavirus continues wreaking havoc on the world, two U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officers right here on the Coast lent a helping hand to a fallen veteran’s family. Petty Officer Terrance Gray and Petty Officer Don Gerald are seen…
PERSIAN GULF — Wednesday, eleven Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) vessels repeatedly conducted dangerous and harassing approaches of the USS Lewis B. Puller, USS Paul Hamilton, USS Firebolt, USS Sirocco, USCGC Wrangell and USCGC Maui. The U.S. vessels…
Keesler has designated specific days for the military retiree & veteran population to shop at the Base Exchange and Grocery Store on base. Beginning April 13, both the BX and Commissary will be open to all retirees, their dependents and…
After making the ultimate sacrifice, the Gold Star Program is now looking to provide support for the families who made the ultimate sacrifice as well, after losing a loved one while on active duty. Here to tell us more is…
May looks to be a huge month for members of the Gold Star community here on the Coast. The Navy Gold Star Program dedicates the month of May as ‘Gold Star Awareness Month.’ In an effort to help raise public…
Personal emergencies happen all of the time, but for sailors and marines there is a military service organization that can help when they fall on hard times. The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society provides financial assistance to sailors or marines…
The ‘Tripoli’ will be commissioned later this year before docking at its homeport in San Diego. This amphibious assault ship was delivered to the U.S. Navy today. It’s the 15th large deck amphibious ship built at Ingalls and will be…
Service animals oftentimes serve as a life line for their owners. Now, there’s one service dog here in Mississippi that needs your help. Everyday service dogs help save the lives of their owners, but now, one service dog named Jingles…
The Navy Lodge in Gulfport is getting a face-lift. The lodge, located on the Seabee Base, will be undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini has more.
Veterans, it is time to make your voices heard at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System’s town hall. This town hall gives local veterans an opportunity to voice their concerns and receive some information about the services they have…
A new group on the Coast recognized local veterans with a keepsake that will last a lifetime. The Gulf Coast Chapter of the Quilts of Valor Foundation presented five quilts to five veterans at VFW Post 6731 in D’Iberville this…
Valentine's Day was extra-special for one Purple Heart recipient. One hundred and four-year-old Major Bill White was hoping to gather about a hundred Valentine’s Day cards to add to his scrapbook collection. Well, he did that and more, White received…
(NBC News) — President Trump's $4.8 trillion dollar budget plan was released Monday. It boosts military spending and provides more funds for a wall along the Mexico border, but cuts food stamps, farm subsidies and student loans. House Speaker Nancy…
There were a lot of tears and smiles at Woolmarket Elementary this morning as a military dad reunited with his son. For Ezra Knight, what started out as an ordinary day in kindergarten turned into one he will never forget…
Many military veterans may be unaware of how many perks they can receive when it comes to home buying. This is why Keller Williams Real Estate Agent Stephanie Mankiewicz hosted a veterans housing seminar in Long Beach today. The main…
Today is a welcome home for certain veterans on the Coast. Starting today, military veterans with a zero to 100 percent service related disability have more access to their perspective bases as part of the DOD Veterans Expanded Access Program.…
It was an emotional, but happy day on Saturday when Biloxi unveiled their Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. They gave everything for our country and the freedoms we enjoy today. There are more than 50 monuments across the United States,…
