veterans

Second Annual VGA Tournament

The Fallen Oak Golf Course is the place to be for the second annual VGA championship. News 25’s Laurene Callander reports on the deeper meaning behind this golf tournament for veterans. The green was covered with red, white and blue…

Disabled Veterans Receive Special Bikes

Two disabled veterans will now be riding in style thanks to a generous donation. AMBUCS is a veteran cycle program that looks for restaurants and local clubs to help them raise money to give disabled vets bicycles made specifically for…

#22Kill: Honoring Those Who Serve

Fitness challenges have taken the social media world by storm. Now, there’s a new challenge that helps build muscle as well as raise awareness for veterans. The country loses an average of 22 veterans to suicide each day, according to…

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…

Veterans Gather to Discuss Business

Today, a group of veterans got together to network and hone their business skills. The Innovation Center in Biloxi hosts a meeting every other month where small businesses run by veterans meet to focus on improving their business practices, expand…

Crusaders Needs Help Tearing Down House

The mission of Crusaders for Veterans is helping veterans in need, and tomorrow they need your help doing just that. A disabled Vietnam veteran nurse who became paralyzed after falling out of a helicopter needs her house torn down. The…

Flag Day Ceremony at the Armed Forces Home

This is the first time in history Flag Day was officially celebrated at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport. Residents and members of the community filled the seats for a Flag Day ceremony. There was a presentation of colors,…

Local Church Reaches Out To Vets In Need

This weekend, one local church is doing its part to lend a hand to the Coast’s homeless veteran community. For the second year, First Missionary Baptist Church Handsboro will be hosting their Veteran Stand Down. Tomorrow, from 9 a.m. until…

Remembering D-Day: 72 Years Later

Today marks the 72nd anniversary of D-Day. Seventy-two years ago on June 6th, 1944, thousands of Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, courageously invading the Nazi-occupied country. D-Day is known as a major turning point for World War…

Breakfast for Local Veterans

Memorial Day may have come and gone, but that doesn’t mean the Coast is done honoring the ones who fight for our country and made the ultimate sacrifice. This morning, the O’Keefe family held their first Veteran’s Breakfast at McElroy’s…

VA2K Collection for Homeless Veterans

This morning, Biloxi VA employees laced up their sneakers for their personal health and the well-being of those they serve. The health system held its annual VA2K this morning. Employees walked six laps around the main entrance water fountain, the…

5th Annual "Eagles Under the Oaks"

News 25's Toni Miles interviews Sharon Keller and Donna Anderson about the 5th Annual "Eagles Under the Oaks"       More Information Call: 228-243-7272 www.kfcu.org/eagles www.cwvsm.org

Help Needed to Move Disabled Veteran

Tomorrow morning, local non-profit Crusaders for Veterans is looking for some help moving a sick, disabled veteran out of his home and into a new apartment. If you’re interested in lending a helping hand, the group will be meeting tomorrow…

Vet Center Mobile Outreach Program

For veterans, readjusting to civilian life is no easy feat, but the Veterans Center has made it their mission to make that transition as smooth as possible. Today, one of 70 nationwide mobile vet centers set up shop outside of…

Help Our Homeless Veterans

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Kitsaa Stevens and Mel Morrison about the Gulf Coast Music Festival April 9th at the Beauvoir 11 am - 5 pm. Free Admission Donations Accepted for TNT Ranch to help support homeless veterans.

Service Dog Helps Vet Cope with PTSD

The phrase “dog is man’s best friend” might be an understatement to those who suffer from disorders or disabilities that require a service dog. News 25’s Kristen Durand introduces us to one veteran who uses a service dog to cope…

Family of WWI Hero Receives Awards

A Biloxi family received military service awards earned by their loved who served in World War I. Senator Thad Cochran’s staff presented Francis Ward with the Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart and Fourragere earned by his father in combat. Cochran’s…

VA Holds Job Resource Fair

Dozens of veterans packed the Biloxi VA’s recreation center with the hopes of finding a job. The compensated work therapy team held a job and resource fair this morning at the Biloxi VA. The team’s main goal is to help…

National Vietnam Remembrance Ceremony

We here locally aren't the only ones honoring Vietnam War Vets. This morning defense secretary ash carter and veteran’s affairs secretary Robert McDonald laid wreaths at The National Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington. The event is part of a 13…

Vietnam Remembrance Ceremony March 29

News 25's Bryan Kennedy, interviews Kevin Cuttill about the Vietnam Remembrance Ceremony on March 29th, 10 am at Biloxi National Cemetery.

Crusaders For Veterans Bake Sale

News 25's Bryan Kennedy interviews Kevin Cuttill about the Crusaders For Veterans Bake Sale on Saturday March 26.       [mappress mapid="2579"]

Veteran’s Job Fair at the Coast Coliseum

Many service men and women transitioning from military to civilian life find it difficult to find jobs. One organization is here in Biloxi to help them out. Unemployment Eliminators opened their doors to a job fair this morning at the Coast…