Air Force Airman Shawn L. Reynolds graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
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Veterans Services director: Altered schedule will not delay assistance
CRESTVIEW — A decrease in Okaloosa County Veterans Services’ hours will not affect the level of service provided, officials said.
Okaloosa County Veterans Services decreases office hours
CRESTVIEW — Due to a temporary staff shortage, Okaloosa County Veterans Services has reduced office hours to the following days and hours:
Volunteers restoring military family's home (PHOTOS)
CRESTVIEW — Church members have pitched in to help refurbish a military family's home that renters trashed while they were on permanent change of station out of state.
Governor asks that flags be lowered in honor of navy yard victims
CRESTVIEW — In honor of Washington Navy Yard victims, Florida Gov. Rick Scott has directed that the flags of the United States and the State of Florida be flown half-staff at all local, state and fed…
Center seeks to increase counseling for Okaloosa war veterans
SHALIMAR — The Okaloosa County Vet Center opened in June 2011 to provide free counseling for veterans who served in war zones and their families. It now has a caseload of about 250 people, but in suc…
Website teaches coping skills to military service members
The Defense Department’s National Center for Telehealth and Technology and the Veterans Affairs Department’s mental health informatics section have developed an interactive educational and life-coach…
Veterans Affairs website launched on Affordable Care Act
The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched www.va.gov/aca to let veterans know what the Affordable Care Act means for them and their families.
NWFSC, UWF among VetSuccess colleges aiding military-to-education transition
CRESTVIEW — The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding the VetSuccess on Campus program to 62 more locations this fall. This brings the number of VSOC schools across the country to 94.
Defense Department: Same-sex spouse benefits take effect Sept. 3
The Department of Defense will extend benefits to uniformed service members and DOD civilian employees’ same-sex spouses by Sept. 3, as long as service member-sponsors provide a valid marriage certif…