Pensacola’s Pearl Harbor Survivors and local authors Billie and Robert Nicholson will be honored by the National Naval Aviation Museum and the City of Pensacola with a special program Saturday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m.
Rep. Gaetz files military-friendly legislation
State Rep. Matt Gaetz has filed legislation to allow military ID’s to qualify as valid identification for a Florida driver’s license. Additionally, Gaetz’s legislation would protect Special Forces operators and their families from disclosure of personal information.
One dish at a time, former homeless veteran revamps life through cooking
After serving President George H.W. Bush and the Anheuser-Busch family their favorite dishes for years, chef Bryan Jacobs launched a program to help veterans who are struggling the same way he once was.
Expert who oversaw German World War II records dead at 93
Robert Wolfe, who for more than 30 years served as a specialist in Nazi Germany at the National Archives and Records Administration, has died. He was 93.
Extraordinary heroism earns Ruiz Air Force Cross
Recognizing extraordinary heroism shown in combat, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented the Air Force Cross to an Air Commando during a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Dec. 17.
Master Sgt. Ivan Ruiz, a pararescueman deployed with the 22nd Expeditionary Special Tactics Squadron, was awarded the U.S. military’s second highest decoration for an airman. He earned the medal for protecting and saving the lives of two wounded teammates while under heavy enemy fire at close range during combat operations in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, Dec. 10, 2013.
NJROTC cadets celebrate first-place win
For the third year in a row, Navarre High School’s NJROTC finished first in the annual orienteering competition at Camp McDowell Alabama.
Fort Hood attack victims closer to Purple Hearts
The victims of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that left 13 dead and more than 30 wounded moved closer Friday to receiving the Purple Hearts many say they are due.
AFMC encourages safety, reminds drivers to stay sober
Drinking and driving shatters lives. The nightmare can start with a phone call from law enforcement informing you that a family member has been involved in an alcohol-related accident.
Team Hurlburt’s Unsung Heroes recognized
The Air Force Association, Hurlburt Field chapter, recognized 23 Air Commandos as Unsung Heroes during a luncheon at the Sound Side Club on Dec. 9.
NJROTC pays tribute to those lost at Pearl Harbor
The Navarre High School Raider Battalion held its annual Pearl Harbor ceremony Friday at the high school.