Tag: veterans
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...
Canteen Cups: A Symbol of Duty, Honor, Courage, Sacrifice & Enduring...
Chamber Life: Stories from the life and times of Fort Walton Beach Chamber members…
By Kelly Murphy-Redd
Toasting fallen comrades is a military tradition going back...
Victory Village to Receive $2 Million for Military Retirement Community
Victory Village will receive $2 million from Florida’s Framework for Freedom Budget for fiscal year 2023-24 signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 15,...
Deep Connections at AFEV
Bobbi’s connection to the Air Force runs deep as her father served in the military. It was during her family’s time in Anchorage, Alaska,...
