A Salute to Gold Star Families
The table is set and there are plenty of people on hand, but it’s the empty seats that are the focus of a Lion’s Club meeting in Ocean Springs this afternoon. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini joins us from Aunt Jenny’s…
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Special Tactics Airmen ruck along Highway 90
A unique military tribute marched tonight from Bay St. Louis all the way to Keesler Air Force Base. Two Special Tactics airmen rucked along Highway 90. When they arrived in Biloxi, 50 Keesler officers and airmen joined them. A ruck…
Local family receives surprise homecoming
One local family got a very special surprise yesterday! Sergeant Brandon Normand surprised his two children at school. Sgt. Normand has been deployed for almost a year with the National Guard. His son was called to the stage during what…
Members of the 155th Armored Bridge Combat Team return
It’s great news for some family members of the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team as about 3,000 soldiers from the subordinate units touched down yesterday at the 107th Second Airlift Wing in Flowood, Mississippi. These soldiers returned home after spending…
PLANS FOR TRANSGENDER PEOPLE PROHIBITED FROM SERVICE MOVES FORWARD
A plan to prohibit transgender people from serving in the military can move forward. Today, the Supreme Court, in a five to four split, reversing lower-court rulings which tabled president trump's policy as cases moved through the courts. While also…
Holiday drive for our troops
Many of us have and will continue to enjoy the company of our family and loved ones for the holidays, but some, including little children right here in South Mississippi, will not have that memorable experience this Christmas because their…
Armistice Day Ceremony
On November 11th, we remember veterans from all branches and from all times, but November 11th also marks another important day in military history. Members of the Naval Construction Battalion in Gulfport did not let the day go unnoticed. Bells…
Honoring veterans at Vancleave High School
Vancleave High School has been honoring veterans in a special annual ceremony longer than some of their students have been alive. A sea of red, white, and blue, and a patriotic salute as veterans took a front row seat at…
Veterans Day celebration in Long Beach
The Gulf Coast always has special ways to honor our veterans and Long Beach is no different. A sea of red, white, and blue took the streets of Long Beach as a way to celebrate Veterans Day with patriotism running…
Veterans receive custom mosaic bench in D’Iberville
In honor of Veterans Day this weekend, the Scarlet Pearl decided to recognize D’Iberville’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6731. The Scarlet Pearl gifted the D’Iberville VFW with a custom mosaic veterans bench. The bench was crafted by local Gulf…
Veterans Day Program at the VA
What better place to honor our veterans than at the VA? Veterans from all branches of the military were guests of honor at the Veterans Day Program at the Biloxi VA Medical Center’s recreational hall this morning. On hand were…
Veterans Day Program at Popp’s Ferry Elementary
Popp’s Ferry Elementary held their annual Veteran’s Day Program today. With flags waving and voices singing patriotic songs, Popp’s Ferry Elementary honored veterans in a special way. They invited parents to join their Veterans Day Program and Hero Walk. Students…
Veterans breakfast at MGCCC Jackson County
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College decided they wanted to spend the entire week leading up to Veterans Day honoring those who served our country. This morning at the MGCCC campus in Jackson County, school officials held a complimentary breakfast for…
Operation Vet Sail- A Salute at Sea
‘Operation Vet Sail- A Salute at Sea’ is a national initiative by the American Sailing Association and charter boat owners to honor our veterans that has been launched right here in South Mississippi. Dwayne Russell has spent 22 years flying…
March of Dimes Military Baby Shower
Having a baby can be an emotional and stressful for moms and dads to be and it can be even harder for military families. March of Dimes took note of that and held a baby shower for 25 expecting military…
Bells across America
Today the Navy Construction Center in Gulfport held their third annual Navy wide ceremony to remember those service members who have lost their life in active duty. Bells across America helps to mend wounds and to unite the military and…
Gulf Coast POW/MIA Recognition Day
Freedom is not free, something family and friends of those who still have not returned home while serving their country know all too well. Dozens of people gathered today at the Biloxi VA to honor and remember our POWS and…
Profiles in Courage: Stories of bravery, strength, and overcoming
Come hear tales of combat, adventure, trauma, and overcoming adversity told by the people who lived them. It’s called Profiles in Courage. The event takes place Thursday, September 20th at 12 p.m. at the Welch Theater at Keesler Air Force…
Bells across America
Fallen service members will be remembered during a ceremony at the Seabee Base. The service takes place Thursday, September 27th a 10 a.m. at Training Hall Building 446.
Seabee base holds pinning ceremony
More than two dozen newly promoted Navy chiefs and two master sergeants were honored at the Seabee Base in Gulfport today. Family and friends of the chief selectees pinned the anchor shaped CPO rank on their collars and placed the…
Gold Star Families Remembrance Week
The U.S. Senate approved a resolution authored by U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith to honor families of fallen members of the armed forces this month. September 23rd through the 29th is designated as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week. This is to…
Veteran’s remains may return to Biloxi
Recently North Korea returned 55 caskets containing the remains of American soldiers. Biloxi city officials hope a local veteran who lost his life in the Korean War is part of those remains. After a summit with President Trump, North Korea…
Mayor Gilich seeks remains of Korean War veteran
Mayor FoFo Gilich is trying to determine whether or not the remains of a Biloxi Air Force lieutenant were among the 55 boxes of remains that North Korea returned to the U.S. First Lt. Robert Gaude Jr. was reportedly killed…
Gulfport officer injured overseas
A Gulfport police officer who is deployed overseas was significantly injured during military action. Officer Manuel Santos is a tech sergeant in the Mississippi Air Guard. He sustained a severe concussion, lacerations, as well as neck and back injuries. He…