Problems keep piling up for Veterans Affairs Department
The Department of Veterans Affairs faces a serious numbers problem — multiple, in fact.
Bondi warns servicemembers of scams
In recognition of the 2015 National Military Consumer Protection Day last week, Attorney General Pam Bondi encourages active military servicemembers, veterans and their families to be aware of scams.
Hurlburt activates AC-130J detachment
The 1st Special Operations Group activated the 1st SOG Detachment 2 in a ceremony at Hurlburt Field July 9.
NAS Pensacola receives installation excellence award
Naval Air Station Pensacola recently received the Commander in Chief’s Installation Excellence Award.
Navarre native promoted to first lieutenant
Zakaria B. Boston was recently promoted to the rank of first lieutenant at the 45th Intelligence Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia.
Veterans wanted to share stories
The Florida Humanities Council seeks veterans willing to share their stories through a performance this November as part of the Telling Project. The deadline to sign up is Friday.
NASWF participates in Feds Feed Families
The Feds Feeds Family campaign is collecting food to help the less fortunate across the nation. The 2015 campaign began mid-June and concludes at the end of August. The Naval Air Station Whiting Field donations will support the efforts of Bay Area Food Bank.
Air Force couple heals, touches lives with ‘Tiny’ stitches
For nearly two years, they've collected and crocheted handmade blankets to help cancer patients in South Carolina. But it all began with a “tiny” idea.
New initiative offers scholarships, support
The University of West Florida’s Military and Veterans Resource Center, in collaboration with Complete Florida Military, helps active duty service members, veterans and their families return to college. Recent funding from the Florida Defense Support Task Force has enabled Complete Florida Military – a new State of Florida initiative – to offer scholarships and support for Florida military, veterans and dependents.
Eglin receives national community partnership award
The 96th Test Wing received the 2015 Installation Excellence Award at a June 24 Defense Community Awards ceremony hosted by the Association of Defense Communities in Washington, D.C.