Jun 15, 2017
Black Hawk memorial torn down; man said it had been there too long
NAVARRE BEACH — Charges have not been filed against a man who took it upon himself to start removing a makeshift memorial on Navarre Beach Causeway that honors the lives lost from the 2015 Black Hawk…
Apr 10, 2017
Naval base recognized for community service
MILTON — The Chief of Naval Operations recognized Naval Air Station Whiting Field’s outstanding support to the community with an Honorable Mention for the Personal Excellence Flagship Award.
The aw…
Feb 28, 2017
Security forces boat named in honor of Pensacola airman
EGLIN AFB — When the late Senior Airman Nathan Sartain was a toddler, he had two favorite things: airplanes and boats. “He called them both ‘bops,’ ” Sartain’s mother, Janice, said.
Sartain, a Pens…
Dec 30, 2016
Mobile Vet Center to visit Milton
MILTON — Santa Rosa veterans can receive VA services on Jan. 9, without traveling to Pensacola, through the department's Mobile Vet Center.
The MVC will provide counseling and resources such as VA …
Dec 22, 2016
Santa Rosa veterans organization benefits from Gulf Power donation
PENSACOLA — Giving back to the community and supporting veterans throughout Northwest Florida were themes when Gulf Power employees presented donations to three organizations dedicated to providing a…
Dec 19, 2016
NAS Whiting Field's water quality team wins award
MILTON — Naval Air Station Whiting Field's water management team earned the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Plant Operations Excellence Award for the fifth consecutive year.
NAS Wh…
Dec 19, 2016
Gulf Power, NAS Whiting Field praised for environmental stewardship
PENSACOLA — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Northwest District recognized the city of Tallahassee, Gulf Power and Naval Air Station Whiting Field for outstanding environmental st…
Dec 16, 2016
NAS Whiting Field officials direct traffic to East Gate due to roadwork at the West, main gate
MILTON — This is a Naval Air Station Whiting Field Traffic Alert. Due to construction at the West (Main) gate, the East Gate will be the primary access point today until 6 p.m. Officials encourage …
Dec 8, 2016
NAS Whiting Field sailors earn new ranks
MILTON — Naval Air Station Whiting Field recognized the accomplishments of soon-to-be-advanced sailors during a Dec. 2 frocking ceremony.
The frocking ceremony is a Navy tradition that provides the…
Nov 16, 2016
Veterans Memorial Foundation: honoring body and soul
Editor’s Note: This story is part of the Press Gazette’s Celebrate Community series on Santa Rosa County nonprofit organizations that improve our quality of life.
MILTON — The Santa Rosa County Vet…