CRESTVIEW — Veterans and civilian residents will pause to remember America's war dead Monday morning at ceremonies at Liveoak Park Memorial Cemetery and American Legion Post 75.
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Memorial Day flags set at half-staff in fallen heroes' memory
In honor of Memorial Day, Florida Gov. Rick Scott has directed that all Florida national and state flags be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to 12 p.m. May 27 in memory of the fallen heroes of our …
Three churches build ramp for disabled WWII vet
LAUREL HILL — A disabled World War II Navy veteran now has easier access to his home after three area churches helped build a ramp for him.
Haarmann graduates from Marine basic training at Parris Island
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Marine Pvt. 1st Class Corey Haarmann, a 2011 Baker School graduate, has graduated from basic combat training at Parris Island, S.C.
Military Appreciation Recognition Ceremony coming Saturday to Crestview park
CRESTVIEW — The Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee’s Military Appreciation Recognition Ceremony is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Old Spanish Trail Park on Stillwell Boulevard. Atten…
Crestview World War II vet recalls war stories, innovations (VIDEO)
CRESTVIEW — Given a life full of achievements, William Oneby has earned the right to sit on his Crestview porch and rest on his laurels.
Crestview man earns Purple Heart, family learns after his death
CRESTVIEW — After retired U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Gene Payne died, his family discovered that he had finally been awarded a Purple Heart for injuries sustained during service in Vietnam.
Whitehead graduates from military combat training
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Army Pvt. Matthew P. Whitehead has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
American Legion seeks change for VA claims process
WASHINGTON — The American Legion has submitted to Congress three recommendations for reducing a Department of Veterans Affairs disability claims backlog.
High-flying role model: Tuskegee airman tours Eglin Air Force Base
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — When James Harvey III volunteered to become an Air Force pilot during World War II, he wasn’t wanted.