Bahlau takes command of NASWF as Coughlin retires
With Santa Rosa County and Baldwin County Commissioners, state representatives, distinguished military personnel, friends, and family in attendance, Captain Matthew Coughlin was relieved of his three…
Ketcham assumes command of HT-28
Amidst the pomp and circumstance of military ceremony, Cmdr. Jeffrey Ketcham accepted the reins of command for Helicopter Training Squadron TWENTY-EIGHT from Lt. Col. Jeff Pavelko, Friday, Dec. 5. H…
NASWF Named Tree City USA for 23rd Year
The National Arbor Day Foundation once again recognized Naval Air Station (NAS) Whiting Field as a Tree City USA for its dedication to conservation and urban renewal. This is the 23rd consecutive ye…
Lighting the tree at NAS Whiting Field
NAS Whiting Field celebrated the Christmas season with the lighting of the base tree in front of the command building. Children came from the base Child Development Center, led by SoRoyal Sinclair, …
Memoirs of an African American Pearl Harbor survivor
Forrest King’s daughter, Joyce King-Bolds, tells his story.
TRAWING-5 receives Meritorious Unit Commendation
The Chief of Naval Air Training presented the Training Air Wing FIVE staff with a Meritorious Unit Commendation for their efforts during the T-34 to T-6 aircraft transition.
The award is pres…
Combat vets ride for those without rides
Santa Rosa County Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association raised $800 to support Vets2VA
King Middle School holds veterans appreciation breakfast
King Middle School held its veterans appreciation breakfast Friday honoring this year United States Navy veteran Ralph Nesenson and Marine Corps pilot Eugene "Red" James. The bounty of food could hav…
Military eats free on Veterans Day
Texas Roadhouse restaurant, located at 6645 Highway 90, Milton, invites veterans and active members of the United States military to enjoy a FREE lunch on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Every Texas Roadhouse loca…
Pilot dreams
Ensign James Robinson, a year into his naval commission, participated in the Naval Helicopter Association (NHA) Fleet Fly-In held Wednesday and Thursday at NAS Whiting Field. Robinson said of the ava…
















