CRESTVIEW — Military veterans and job seekers can attend the North Okaloosa Veterans Career Expo on Wednesday, July 24 at the Crestview Community Center.
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VA processes more than 65,000 claims older than two years
More than 65,000 claims nationwide have been eliminated from a disability compensation claims backlog, the Department of Veterans Affairs has announced.
Okaloosa Correctional Institution veterans raise the flag
CRESTVIEW — Okaloosa Correctional Institution’s veterans observed the Fourth of July with a ceremony that complements morning reveille and evening retreat rituals begun in spring.
City libraries see more business after Eglin library closes
Military families seem to have turned to the Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative in the six weeks since Eglin Air Force Base closed its library.
Hurlburt Field plans June 28 independence celebration
HURLBURT FIELD — Hurlburt Field is scheduled to host the annual Sound of Independence, a Fourth of July celebration, 5-8:30 p.m. June 28 at the base marina.
Naval aviation museum celebrates 50th anniversary Saturday
PENSACOLA— The Naval Aviation Museum's 50th anniversary celebration starts at 10 a.m. tomorrow at 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola.
Arnold completes Marine basic training
PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. — Pvt. Jeremy Arnold has completed 13 weeks of recruit training at the United States Marine Corps Recruit Depot.
Carrico graduates Navy boot camp
GREAT LAKES, Mich. — Thomas Carrico, a 2011 Crestview High School alumnus, has graduated from the U.S. Navy boot camp.
Lenny's Sub Shop raises $720 for the 7th Special Forces Association
CRESTVIEW —Lenny's Sub Shop has donated $720 to assist military personnel and their families in need.
Pasternak completes basic military training
CRESTVIEW — Air Force Airman Michael I. Pasternak has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.