CRESTVIEW — The Month of the Military Child is in force nationwide throughout April. The 29-year-old event recognizes American children 18 or younger with parents serving in the U.S. military.
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8 North Okaloosa residents complete Air Force basic training
These residents have graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas:
Crestview residents meet ‘Homo Sapiens: A Species Gone Ape' author
CRESTVIEW —Okaloosa County readers and military supporters helped raise money for Fisher House of the Emerald Coast and chewed over matters ranging from politics to pop culture with visiting author M…
Association seeks women who supported the World War II effort
American Rosie the Riveter Association members seek women who worked on the home front during World War II.
You may hear loud noises next week. Here's why
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Residents may experience noise when the 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron conducts flight and boat operations in the Gulf of Mexico eight to 20 miles South of Destin and in C…
Federal civil service employees, retirees eligible to live on Eglin AFB
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Military retirees and federal civil service employees are now eligible to live on Eglin Air Force Base.
Soldier’s surprise return video makes ‘America’s Funniest Videos’
CRESTVIEW — When Army Pfc. Davis Schmitz surprised his sister, Crestview High School freshman Karly Celano, by returning from an Afghanistan deployment early and showing up in her band class, nobody …
New Veterans Memorial brick honors World War II hero
CRESTVIEW — When residents pause at the Okaloosa County Veterans Memorial to pay their respects to fallen local war heroes, they’ll find a new name among the roll of honor.
Here’s how to support Army Rangers
CRESTVIEW — The Swamp Ranger Association, which supports the 6th Ranger Training Battalion on Eglin Air Force Base, is taking applications for new members.
Smith promoted to colonel
Alprentice Smith, of Hinesville, Ga., has been promoted to the rank of colonel in the U.S. Army.