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NAS Pensacola shooting survivor finds purpose in helping fellow vets

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community, Military, News.

This past Memorial Day, those at Navarre Park’s celebration were introduced to Ryan Blackwell, a Navy veteran and survivor of the 2019 NAS Pensacola terrorist attack, which took the lives of three Navy servicemembers. During the attack, Blackwell was shot six times. He managed to help others escape before finding his way to the hospital, something he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for. He also received a Purple Heart.

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Greater FWB Chamber celebrates Vietnam veterans with Armament Museum event

Written by Staff Reporters on . Posted in Military, News.

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of the Vietnam Conflict, the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted “Honoring Our Heroes: Welcome Home, a Tribute to Vietnam Veterans,” a three-day event that brought together more than 440 attendees for a sold-out celebration of service, sacrifice and patriotism.

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CareerSource EscaRosa assists veterans with job opportunities

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Business, Community, Military, News.

CareerSource EscaRosa, a regional nonprofit employment services agency, has been assisting both employers and people seeking employment for well over a decade. Among the agency’s top focuses is veterans affairs. In 2024, veteran unemployment in the U.S. was lower than (3%) nonveteran unemployment (3.9%). While the unemployment rate for veterans is lower, agencies like CareerSource EscaRosa say it just shows the kind of impact employment services can have.

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Veteran riders group visits Navarre American Legion on trip to Florida’s Gold Star memorials

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on . Posted in Community, Military.

The low heavy roar of the motorcycles could be heard from a couple of blocks away. The riders were definitely on their way. American Legion Post 382, located on E Esplanade Street in Navarre, was preparing to house Flags of Honor Escorts, a veterans’ motorcycle group, for the night, Friday, April 4. The group, which had close to a dozen members stop by Navarre, had just held a memorial service at Pensacola’s Veterans Memorial Park to honor Gold Star families and servicemembers who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

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