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Rain doesn’t hamper Veterans Day in Navarre

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on November 11, 2024. Posted in Community, Military.

Despite the rain, a crowd of over 50 people gathered beneath a pavilion at Navarre Park Monday, Nov. 11, to pay tribute to veterans and honor the sacrifices they and their families make. Each Nov. 11, groups such as American Legion Post 382, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 11367, Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, and local Scouting America (Boy Scout) troops gather at Navarre Park to celebrate Veterans Day.

NAS Pensacola to close base to the public on Oct. 31

Written by Staff Reporters on October 28, 2024. Posted in Military, News.

While the Navy base prepares for the upcoming Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola 2024 Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow, there will be no public access to the installation Oct. 31.

New program covers certain child care costs during military moves

Written by Staff Reporters on October 25, 2024. Posted in Military.

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Department of Defense kicked off a three-year pilot program, meant to reimburse service members up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses incurred for a temporary child care provider following a permanent change of station (PCS) move.

Air Force Recruiting Service celebrates meeting goal with bell-ringing ceremony

Written by Staff Reporters on October 25, 2024. Posted in Military, News.

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — The Air Force Recruiting Service reached a significant milestone as it marked the achievement of its Fiscal Year 2024 recruiting goal with a time-honored bell-ringing ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Oct. 1.

46th Test Squadron celebrates 30 years

Written by Staff Reporters on October 16, 2024. Posted in Military, News.

The 46th Test Squadron celebrated their 30th anniversary Oct. 1 with a small-time capsule ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base.

Women’s Leadership Summit marks 50 years of women in EOD 

Written by Staff Reporters on August 21, 2024. Posted in Military, News.

Eglin Air Force Base - The inaugural Explosive Ordnance Women’s Leadership Summit was held Aug. 8-10, celebrating 50 years of women in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal career field.

Eglin AFB, Air Force Enlisted Village invest in Victory Village

Written by Staff Reporters on July 24, 2024. Posted in Military, News.

The Air Force Enlisted Village in Shalimar, Florida, celebrated a historic milestone on July 12, 2024, with a deed signing ceremony marking the purchase of 80 acres from the 96th Test Wing.

The land will be used to build Victory Village, a retirement community for aging wounded service members and their caregivers.

Santa Rosa County to dedicate new military flags at Admin building

Written by Staff Reporters on July 15, 2024. Posted in Military, News.

The public is invited to join the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners for a flag dedication ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, July 26 in front of the county administration office, 6495 Caroline Street in Milton.

Remembering the fallen

Written by Staff Reporters on July 3, 2024. Posted in Military, News.

An explosion, heard from more than 20 miles away, rocked and decimated the walls of the barracks near King Abdulaziz Air Base as frantic screams of terror pour out of the building.

Rep. Dr. Rudman gives update on Hurlburt bypass talks

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on July 1, 2024. Posted in Military, News.

The U.S. Air Force, as well as local and regional governmental representatives, are moving closer to making a Hurlburt Field bypass road a reality. State Rep. Dr. Joel Rudman (R – Navarre) was joined by County Commissioners Colten Wright and Ray Eddington, as well as former 1st Special Operations Wing (1SOW) commander Col. Allison Black (Ret.), at a news conference to update the public on talks concerning the potential Hurlburt bypass Monday, July 1.