Coast Veterans Speak Out About Concerns in the VA
Veterans across the Coast gathered Tuesday for an open forum to discuss concerns they have with the VA.
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Local Students Honor Anniversary of WWI
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Great War, better known as World War I, local high school students are putting on a special show for veterans this Saturday, November 22nd.
Young Veterans Face Struggles w/ Depression & Unemployment
It’s important to remember the aging veterans of wars and conflicts now far in the past, but it’s also important to be aware of the struggles young veterans face on a daily basis.
Gulfport Honors Veterans at WWII Memorial Downtown
According to U.S. Veterans administration figures, about 500 World War II veterans die every day.
Armed Forces Retirement Home Celebrates Veterans Day
Honoring the men and women who serve our country is what Veterans Day is all about.
Vancleave High Holds Veterans Day Appreciation Ceremony
About 150 veterans attended an appreciation ceremony Monday morning at the Vancleave High School gymnasium.
Gautier High Holds Veterans Day Breakfast a Day Early
Tuesday is Veterans Day, but south Mississippians are already honoring veterans at ceremonies and parades across the Coast.
Veterans Tour WWII Museum in New Orleans
People across the nation will honor our veterans next Tuesday on Veterans Day, but some south Mississippi veterans got a head start on the holiday observance.
Keesler Holds Military Retiree Appreciation Day
Friday, Keesler Air Force Base held its annual appreciation day for military retirees.
Coast Honors Veterans with Annual Salute to the Military
About 1,000 service men and women visited the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and were treated to dinner, a show, and a speech from one of the joint Chiefs of Staff.
Coast Holds 36th Annual Salute to the Military
The Gulf Coast pays tribute to the brave men and women who risk their lives to serve our country.
Local Group Reaches Out to Homeless Veterans
Thursday, many members of the Biloxi community participated in a stand down to serve homeless veterans.
WWII Veterans Weigh In on Current World Issues
World War II veterans, or as some may call them, "the greatest generation in American history," are slowly diminishing.
VA Vet Center Staff Ready to Serve Veterans Through Outreach Events Along the Coast
Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Center staff members across the region (Biloxi, Miss., Mobile, Ala., Pensacola, Okaloosa County, and Bay County, Fla.) along with their Mobile Vet Center outreach vehicle, will offer free readjustment counseling services to interested Veterans and active duty service members.
Wounded Veterans Take Fishing Trip with Steven Palazzo
Friday, about 12 wounded veterans came together for a fishing tournament hosted by Rivers of Recovery and Congressman Steven Palazzo.
Walmart Hiring Veterans for Two New Stores
Walmart wants to hire veterans for two of its new Neighborhood Market stores coming to Biloxi and D'Iberville.
President Obama Announces Exec. Actions to Improve Vet Care
Tuesday, at the American Legion Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, President Barack Obama announced new executive actions to help improve mental healthcare for veterans and their families.
Biloxi VA Director Transferred to Jackson Pending Investigation
The Department of Veterans Affairs is in the limelight again this week as President Barack Obama announced Tuesday he will be issuing 19 executive actions to help improve the quality of life for our veterans.