Vietnam veterans from Azalea Trace tell their own stories in a free UWF documentary premiering Nov. 10. Reception at 6:30 p.m.
Category: Veterans
Rock4Vets 5K Returns to Maritime Park to Support Northwest Florida Veterans
4th Annual Rock4Vets 5K hits Maritime Park Sept 5! Run, walk, or cheer for NW Florida veterans. Join the 250 Crew & help fund the mission.
Inweekly: Restrooms Coming to Veterans Memorial Park
A decade-long fight for a bathroom. Veterans Memorial Park has 13 memorials, Wall South & a 30-ft tower — but no permanent restroom. Why the delay?
Pensacola’s Tale of Two Toilets
A $700K veterans restroom was fully approved, funded, and ready to build. Then Reeves became mayor. Now it’s stalls from Seattle
Five Flags Speedway Doubleheader
Five Flags Speedway roars back this weekend! Twin 100s, $10K on the line each night, Super Late Models, and two nights of Blizzard Series action. Don’t miss it!
Veterans Memorial Getting Restrooms
After 12 years and a trail of failed plans, Pensacola’s Veterans Memorial Park is finally getting a permanent restroom. Mayor Reeves says it’s happening.
Army Aviator Convicted of Rape; One Occurred at NAS Pensacola
Army aviator Dawson Van Manen, 27, convicted of raping two women & sentenced to 31 years. First assault occurred at NAS Pensacola. More victims may exist.
Feeding the Gulf Coast Expands Food Access Amid Federal Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, thousands of federal employees and contractors across South Alabama, South Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle have now gone without full pay. The impacts of this disruption…
National Naval Aviation Museum to Unveil Return with Honor Exhibit on Sept. 19
On Friday, Sept. 19, the National Naval Aviation Museum will honor the unwavering spirit of U.S. prisoners of war from the Vietnam War with the grand opening of Return with Honor, a powerful…
Daily Outtakes: Chappie James Memorial Plaza in Limbo
The proposed memorial plaza honoring General Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. continues to face hurdles, with Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves outlining the ongoing challenges during his press conference on Sept. 9. The memorial…
UWF establishes Office of Military Services
The University of West Florida established the Office of Military Services (OMS), bringing together the University’s Army and Air Force ROTC programs and the Military and Veterans Resource Center under the Aylstock,…
‘Military Talent: Mission-Ready Veterans, Business-Ready Results’ initiative
The University of West Florida Haas Center has provided research driving a new regional campaign launched by Florida’s Great Northwest (FGNW). The “Military Talent: Mission-Ready Veterans, Business-Ready Results” initiative highlights Northwest Florida’s…
Blue Angels to get more funds for hangar repairs
On July 17, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 4016), authorizing more than $851 billion in military spending for the upcoming fiscal year….
Daily Outtakes: What’s next for Chappie James Monument?
Has the Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. Memorial Foundation lost its right to build a memorial plaza at the foot of the Chappie James Bridge? The stewardship agreement between the City of…
Returning Aviation Officer Candidate School to NAS Pensacola
The U.S. Naval Institute is amplifying a compelling argument from Ensign Davis J. Threlkeld to reestablish Aviation Officer Candidate School (AOCS) at Naval Air Station Pensacola, marking a potential return to the…
Commander Stephanie Biehle named NAS Whiting XO
Naval Air Station Whiting Field has welcomed a new Executive Officer who brings both extensive aviation experience and unwavering dedication to one of the Navy’s most critical training installations. Commander Stephanie Biehle…
NETC names Pensacola native Sailor of the Year
The Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) has announced Master-at-Arms First Class (MA1) Patrick Hill as its fiscal year 2024 Sailor of the Year (SOY) during a ceremony held at Naval Air…
Daily Outtakes: VA Mental Health Crisis in Pensacola, too
The New York Times reports that President Trump’s decision to end remote work for federal employees has forced VA (Veterans Affairs) mental health clinicians into crowded, public spaces that compromise patient privacy,…
Remembering Operation Eagle Claw: 45 Years Later
Yesterday marked the 45th anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw, the ill-fated mission to rescue American hostages held in Tehran, Iran. At Hurlburt Field, members of the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC)…
Pensacola Navy Days Celebrates Military Heritage
Pensacola Navy Days, presented by Navy Federal Credit Union and the Pensacola Ice Flyers, returns this spring to honor the rich military heritage of the Greater Pensacola Area. This annual event highlights…
