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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...