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…
Nov 15, 2016
Navy veteran, movie consultant joins veterans clay shoot
PACE — Gulf Power’s Clay Shoot for America’s Heroes annually focuses on supporting veterans and their families.
With more than $90,000 in proceeds from the Nov. 3 Clay Shoot, Gulf Power is bolsteri…
Nov 14, 2016
Retiring the flag
MILTON — Here are photos from Friday’s flag retirement ceremony at Memorial Park at the boardwalk in downtown Milton.
“It was a great event to retire flags that were out of service due to damage,” …
Nov 14, 2016
Amid violence in the military — a 'paradigm shift'
Violence in the military is still a concern, but NAS Whiting Field officials say times are changing — that much is evident with new support systems for victims
Nov 7, 2016
Milton Rotary members learn about Veterans Resource Center
This article originally appeared on Santa Rosa Press Gazette: Milton Rotary members learn about Veterans Resource Center
Oct 27, 2016
NAS Whiting Field, Gulf Power celebrate energy conservation contract
MILTON — Gulf Power Company members and Naval Air Station Whiting Field senior commanders have broken ground on a Utility Energy Service Contract to bring energy upgrades to the base.
The total pro…
Oct 20, 2016
Jay ride to raise money for wreaths on veterans' graves
JAY — Wreaths Across America, a Veterans Day weekend fundraiser, is set 8 a.m. Nov. 12 at Bray-Hendricks Park. The event includes a 2-mile fun run and a 2-mile family bicycle ride.
Timing and resul…
Oct 17, 2016
Santa Rosa County 4-H sets Veterans Day 5K
MILTON — Santa Rosa County 4-H will host a Veterans Day 5K and One Mile Fun Run to commemorate veterans and support youths who participate in 4-H.
Check-in and on-site registration begin 8 a.m. Nov…