military

"Flags In" to honor fallen military at Arlington

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…

Pascagoula to welcome home Guard unit from deployment

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 adds additional shopping day for retirees

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…

New services for Gold Star Families

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…

Bringing awareness to Gold Star Families

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…

‘Tripoli’ delivered to the U.S. Navy

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…

Fundraiser for veteran’s service dog

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…

Navy Lodge upgrades

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.

Veteran Town Hall Tuesday in Biloxi

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…

First Quilts of Valor Awards Ceremony

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…

104-year-old vet collects Valentine's cards

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…

Trump budget boosts military, slashes social safety nets

(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…

Surprise reunion at Woolmarket Elementary

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…

Veterans housing benefits

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…

New access to military exchange bases

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.…

Gold Star Memorial Monument Dedication

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,…

Gold Star Families Memorial set to open Saturday

A new way to honor those Gold Star families who lost loved ones while they were serving our country will be unveiled this Saturday. The Gulf Coast Gold Star Families Memorial broke ground back in July at Guice Park located…

Inaugural Patriot Golf Day

The green at Grand Bear Golf Club today was filled for the ‘Inaugural Patriot Golf Day,’ all for a wonderful cause. Shotgun started the tournament at 9 a.m. with community members and golf fans teeing off. There were also some…