Butterfly Garden opens at Keesler to honor fallen soldiers
Air Force Families Forever at Keesler Air Force Base held an opening ceremony today for their Fallen Heroes Butterfly Garden. People who have lost loved ones through…
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Mobile Medical Unit helping veterans on the Coast
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System’s Mobile Medical Unit was at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 in Ocean Springs for a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for…
Fish fry benefiting local veterans this Saturday
There’s a fish fry fundraiser happening this Saturday in Long Beach. Crusaders for Veterans and Equal Steps for Veterans Home are hosting the fish fry in Long Beach. Crusaders…
Crusaders for Veterans Fish Fry Fundraiser this Saturday in Long Beach
Crusaders for Veterans, a non-profit organization based in South Mississippi, will hold a fish fry fundraiser event this Saturday, August 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at 305 Church Avenue in Long Beach, MS.…
Local veterans speak out about serving in Afghanistan
The events of the past week in the Afghanistan area have stirred up emotions for many across the nation, perhaps none as much as those who served there.…
Quinlan-Hammond Hall of Honor taking shape on USM Campus
When Maj. Gen. Jeff Hammond outlined his vision for a first-class veterans program at The University of Southern Mississippi, the retired U.S. Army commander was clear-eyed about the challenges involved. He never flinched, or lost faith in a mission that…
Mobile medical unit to be delivered to Biloxi V.A.
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi is scheduled to receive a medical mobile unit on Friday at the VA Medical Center in Biloxi. The…
Veterans with PTSD and fireworks
While many across South Mississippi are preparing for a week of festivities ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, some Coast residents may associate this time more with stress than fun.…
Visually impaired veterans tour the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
Veterans at the Gulf Coast Blind Rehab Center visited the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies today. Although these veterans may be visually impaired, that didn’t stop…
Nation of Patriots annual tour stops on the Coast
One American flag is making its way across all 50 states as part of the annual Patriots Tour that benefits veterans and their families. The Patriot Tour…
VFW Post 5699 hosting service workshop supporting local veterans
Doing service never goes out of style. Saturday at VFW Post 5699 in Ocean Springs, the Gulf Coast District 1 VFW Auxiliary is hosting a crafts workshop from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Those who volunteer will…
Overlooked effects of fireworks on veterans
While ringing in the new year with fireworks can be a form of celebration for some, it can be a trigger for veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder. Fireworks going off on New Year’s Eve is a…
Christmas wreath ceremony at the Biloxi National Cemetery
The Biloxi National Cemetery remembered those who fought for our country this holiday season during their annual Christmas wreath laying ceremony. Family members, friends, and the community are normally asked to come out and pay their respects…
Honoring Veterans at the American Legion in Gautier
Today dozens of veterans gathered in Gautier for Veterans Day. The American Legion honored all branches of military who have served our country and thanked those who continue to help the community. Respect, honor, and freedom were…
Superior Optical in Ocean Springs provides eyeglasses to veterans
A local eyeglass lab serves its clients and its country by making eyeglasses for veterans. Superior Optical is an eyeglass lab based in Ocean Springs. The lab provides eyeglasses to multiple VA’s from the Coast all the…
LEGO MASTERS and Will Arnett Partner with Charitable Organization Merging Vets and Players to Donate LEGO Kits to Veterans Across the Country This Veteran’s Day
Will Arnett Returns to Host and Produce an All-New Season with the Biggest LEGO Challenges Yet! Season One of LEGO MASTERS Available on FOX Entertainment’s Streaming Platform, Tubi COMPETITION SERIES “LEGO® MASTERS” RENEWED FOR A SECOND SEASON ON FOX Hit competition series…
Gautier High School parade honors our veterans
While we still have a little less than a week before our entire nation pauses to honor those who have served to protect and defend our country, Gautier High School got a head start on showing appreciation…
Wounded Warrior Project fishing tournament took place in Gautier
The Wounded Warrior Project celebrated our brave veterans with a three-day event in Gautier, ending with a bass fishing tournament. Honoring wounded soldiers who fought along side each other caught a lot of attention and bonded these…
Local military man reunites with family, meets six-week-old daughter for the first time
Smiles, tears, and hugs were aplenty at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport as the Tipp family welcomed home father and husband Dustin Tipp from deployment. Tipp was deployed since March this year and missed the birth of his six-week-old daughter named…
VFW Post 5699 holding mobile food pantry for local veterans
Come rain or shine, veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5699 in Ocean Springs plans to carry out a mission to honor our South Mississippi veterans. It’s a sweet deal and members of VFW Post 5699 in Ocean Springs have whipped…
Two local veterans need help with home repairs
Coronavirus put a halt on many large community fundraising events across the country, but the need for help is still there and more prevalent than ever. That rings true for nonprofit organization Crusaders for Veterans here on the Coast. After…
VFW Post 4526 in Gulfport needs help
While this year’s Independence Day celebration is over, let’s not forget about our local veterans. Quartermaster James Randall said, “If we go through another COVID-19 shutdown we will have to file for bankruptcy.” The VFW Post 4526 is financially struggling…
Gulfport VFW needs help
With Independence Day on its way please don’t forget about our local veterans. The VFW in Gulfport needs our help now more than ever. After being shut down for a few months from COVID-19 they used all of their remaining…
VA reminds that fireworks can trigger PTSD for veterans
The Fourth of July is a celebration of our nation, which often includes thanking our veterans and service members. But those celebrations -- which often include fireworks -- can act as stressors for those suffering from PTSD. The Gulf Coast…