Tag: veterans
Former Vietnam POW Howard Hill Tells His Story
By Kelly Murphy-Redd
Descending by parachute, Howard Hill saw someone with a rifle running down the dirt road in his direction. When he landed, two...
Heritage Museum Honors 50th Anniversary of Eglin Refugee Camp with Exhibit
By Barbara Palmgren
This is the 50th year of the ending of the Vietnam War in April, 2025, and many military and civic groups will...
Meet Hometown Hero John Wambough: Flying Against the Odds
By Kelly-Murphy Redd
John Wambough says courage and love of country was the glue and inspiration that kept the F-105 fighter jet pilots climbing high...
Vietnam Vets Ed Hubbard and Tom Moody: Heroes Among Us
By Kelly Murphy-Redd
Local resident Ed Hubbard joined the United States Air Force in 1955. He flew the RB66 Destroyer while stationed in England and...
Honoring Our Heroes: Okaloosa County Wreaths Across America
By “Doc” Doug Stauffer
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the Beal Cemetery, Gulf Cemetery, Heritage Gardens, Destin Memorial Cemetery and Sunset Cemetery will join more...
Saving Lives at Both Ends of the Leash
By Heather Bennett Eye
The Emerald Coast is home to numerous military bases and we are proud of the service members who call our community...
MKAF’s Warrior Arts Brings Hope and Resilience to Veterans Throughout Northwest...
By Will Estell
If you live among the coastal communities of Northwest Florida, you have likely become aware of the Destin-based Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation...
Celebrate Women’s Veterans Day at Veterans Park
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel
You are invited to a celebration of Women’s Veterans Day on June 12th at 8 a.m. We will gather at the...
Annual Veteran’s Day Memorial Service
November 11 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Beal Memorial Cemetery | 316 Beal Parkway NW
The Veterans Tribute Tower Committee is pleased to host the...
From Student to Master: The Inspiring Zentangle Journey of Charles Burkett
By Zandra Wolfgram
Zentangle is a form of meditative drawing that involves creating intricate patterns using simple strokes. The practice was created by Rick Roberts...