Vets build for vets
During April’s storms and flooding, the local Veterans of Foreign War, Post 11367, lost its shed when a pine tree fell on it.
Navarre cadets weigh college options
Not many students would consider Georgetown University a “safety school.” Then again, not many students are like Jackie Neville. Neville is the Cadet Commander of Navarre High School’s NJROTC. She has been working on her application to both the Air Force and Naval academies since the middle of her junior year.
801st SOAMXS Airman earns Bronze Star
Hurlburt Field, Fla. --An Airman from the 801st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron received a Bronze Star medal during a ceremony here, Oct. 2.
Prison program helps veterans re-enter community
Santa Rosa Correctional Institute in East Milton functions as its own community. Behind the prison’s electrified fences, one dormitory has been designated specifically for veterans. Special programs are offered inside the dorm and aimed to help veterans re-enter the outside world.
Tricare for young adults
When the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010, one of the hotly debated parts of the law was the ability for dependent children to remain on their parents’ policy until the age of 26.
Changes coming for Air Force promotions
“Firewall 5s,” the highest rating airmen can receive for their performance are in the crosshairs with promotion system changes rolling out in the Air Force. Inflation has changed these top rated reports from being scarce to now making up a substantial amount of reports received.
Eglin townhall prompts military medicare assistance for developmental disabilities
Tallahassee, FL —Florida is the first state in the country to offer Medicaid waiver services to active military families deployed from another state where they were already receiving services. The Florida Legislature passed and Governor Rick Scott signed the 2014-2015 It’s Your Money Tax Cut Budget which created this program.
New Intel squadron launches with ‘moderation is for cowards’ motto
The 28th Intelligence Squadron officially celebrated its activation at Hurlburt Field on Sept. 24 at the Soundside club.
New wing commander leads Special Tactics Airmen
Hurlburt Field, Fla. -- Colonel Matthew Davidson took command of the 24th Special Operations Wing during an assumption of command ceremony Sept. 19.
Military Continues Battle Against Suicide
Washington- Every suicide in the force is tragic, a top National Guard leader said recently, and the number of these deaths needs to be reduced to zero.