veterans

USM ranked top 20 in best for Veterans

For the second year in a row, the University of Southern Mississippi has been ranked by Military Times as one of the top 20 ‘best for vets’ universities across the United States. USM, the highest ranked university in Mississippi, is…

Annual wreath laying in Biloxi

Now that Thanksgiving is over, Christmas is now just around the corner for people to begin making plans with the families around the tree while others spend theirs at the grave site visiting their loved ones. The annual Laying of…

Operation Sweaters for Veterans

On November 11, our nation shows appreciation to our veterans for the service they exhibit. In an effort to carry this mission out, Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home has teamed up with Veterans and Family Memorial Care to implement Operation Sweaters…

Veterans breakfast at Lizana Elementary

Veterans Day was Saturday, but that does not mean that celebrations have ended. Lizana Elementary School in Gulfport wanted to carry on the salute to the veterans who have paid the ultimate price and so they hosted a veterans breakfast…

Annual Wreath Fluffing Event

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Kevin Cuttill about the Annual Wreath Fluffing Event this November 17th at 2 pm. You can visit their website crusadersforveterans.com or call 228-435-2524 for more information.

Veterans Day celebration in Gautier

A wreath was laid by members of the Mississippi chapter of the American Legion to honor our veterans. Dozens of veterans, first responders, and Gautier community members gathered under the Veterans Tribute Tower to salute our nation’s veterans. The Veterans…

Biloxi Veterans Day Parade

Hundreds came out to honor our nation’s bravest Saturday at the Biloxi Veterans Day Parade. There was a line-up of 1,900 marchers in downtown Biloxi for the Veterans Day Parade Saturday. The procession began at 11 a.m. and passed by…

Biloxi Upper Elementary students salute the military

The respect for veterans is held high at Biloxi Upper Elementary School. Students sung loud and proud celebrating all who have served our country during a Veterans Day program this afternoon. Art made by students hung on the school’s halls,…

Veterans Day celebration at Gautier High School

Veterans Day is tomorrow, but schools across the Coast spent all week in celebration of those who fought for our freedom. News 25’s Caroline Eaker was on hand at Gautier High School during their huge celebration this morning. In 1999,…

Honoring our veterans at the Armed Forces Retirement Home

Hundreds of people gathered on a single mission at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport today for its annual open house. News 25’s Toni Miles was at this annual event and shows us how people from all walks of…

Veterans Day Events Today

.pull-left{ display: none; } West Wortham Elementary 8 am -10 am Three Rivers Elementary School 8:30 am - 9:30 am MGCCC Perkinston Campus 12 pm St. Mary Catholic Church 6:30 pm Air Forces Retirement Home 8:30 am - 2 pm

Veterans Day Ceremony

News 25's Toni Miles interviews Christopher Alexander about the Veterans Day Ceremony over at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport.

Disabled vet receives big thank you in Ocean Springs

Today, a veteran in Ocean Springs received a very big thank you when Southern Charm and Mo Brothers Delivery donated a king size mattress and box spring to her home. Lela Bremen is a disabled veteran who suffers from PTSD…

Veterans Day breakfast at D’Iberville High School

The Junior ROTC and the community service class at D’Iberville High School hosted a Veterans Day breakfast this morning. It was all smiles, hugs, and handshakes as the dozens of veterans mingled with students. The morning was nothing short of…

Veterans Day Events Tomorrow

.pull-left{ display: none; } West Wortham Elementary 8 am -10 am Three Rivers Elementary School 8:30 am - 9:30 am MGCCC Perkinston Campus 12 pm St. Mary Catholic Church 6:30 pm Air Forces Retirement Home 8:30 am - 2 pm

Honoring our veterans at West Harrison High

Today was West Harrison High School’s sixth annual Veterans Day Ceremony put on by the JROTC cadets. The West Harrison High School gym was packed with American pride as teachers, students, and their family members gathered to honor the United…

Veterans visit WWII Museum

Veterans from across the Coast loaded up on buses for the annual trip to the World War II Museum in New Orleans. News 25’s Payton Malone joined the group and has the story. The sights and sounds at the World…

Veterans breakfast at Ocean Springs High School

This morning, the Junior ROTC at Ocean Springs High School hosted its tenth annual Veterans Breakfast. Veterans and their families were invited to come and enjoy a free breakfast and mingle with members of the Greyhound Battalion. News 25’s Caroline…

Veterans Day Breakfast

News 25's Caroline Eaker interviews students at Ocean Springs High School about the Veterans Day Breakfast at 8:45 am.

Dedication Ceremony

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Heather Anderson about the Dedication Ceremony in Wiggins Mississippi at Blaylock Park November 11th at 9:30 am.

Bullyz4Vets Dog Show

Having a service dog can help a lot of different people, but many veterans find peace when they have a pup by their side. That is why retired Marine Staff Sergeant Ricardo Bengochea created Bullyz4Vets. Bullyz4Vets is a nonprofit organization…