Under its stewardship agreement with the City of Pensacola, the General Daniel “Chappie” James, Jr. Memorial Foundation had to send the city an annual report on March 2, which included the nonprofit’s…
Category: Veterans
Pensacola native named senior enlisted advisor at Army hospital
General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital held a change of responsibility ceremony, welcoming Command Sgt. Maj. Johnny D. Thompson, a Pensacola native, as the new senior enlisted advisor. The outgoing command sergeant…
Pensacola Habitat for Humanity helps veteran firefighter
Pensacola Habitat for Humanity recently completed essential home repairs for Christopher, a disabled veteran firefighter struggling with mobility challenges in his own home. DETAILS Christopher, who served four years as an Air…
Daily Outtakes: Economic Impact of Chappie James construction minimal
Escambia County and Clerk Pam Childers need to do more research to find where else TDT funds have been used to build an “open-air” museum. We couldn’t find one.
Daily Outtakes: Pam’s secret sauce undermines public good
In Escambia County, the powerful have found a new way to derail a deal—lean on Pam Childers. The latest casualty is the Sacred Heart Foundation.
National Naval Aviation Museum: USS Indianapolis legacy
The National Naval Aviation Museum will honor the legacy of the USS Indianapolis on Tuesday, March 11, with guest speaker Commander Hunter Scott.
TDC rescinds funding for Chappie James Memorial
The Escambia County TDC voted to rescind its previous $750,000 recommendation for the construction of General Daniel “Chappie” James Memorial Plaza.
Navy Federal responds to massive fine. It’s not the first
Escambia County’s largest employer, Navy Federal Credit Union, has been ordered by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to refund more than $80 million to consumers, stop charging illegal overdraft fees, and…
Daily Outtakes: Two local receive Presidential medals
Supreme President Savas Tsivicos announced today that AHEPA will be presenting two Presidential Service Medals to 2 individuals in the Pensacola AHEPA Chapter on November 11, 2024 during the Veterans Day Ceremony…
Home Base Pensacola coming to Northwest Florida
Home Base is a national non-profit started by the Boston Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital in 2009. Its mission is to heal the invisible wounds of war by providing service…
Scott meets with local veterans
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott made a campaign stop in southwest Escambia County yesterday at Warrior Beer Company. The theme was supporting our military veterans, which made the brewery the ideal spot for…
CIIWT change of command
Capt. Sarah Sherwood relieved Capt. Christopher Bryant as commanding officer of the Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT) during a change of command ceremony July 26 at the National Naval Aviation Museum…
NAS Pensacola offers VIP seating to Blue Angels show
Premium preferred seating options for the Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola 2024 Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow are available Thursday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. through the NAS Pensacola Morale, Welfare and Recreation…
Meet New Blue Angels
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, selected five new officers to join the team for the 2025 air show season. The squadron selected two F/A-18E/F Super Hornet pilots, a…
NAS Whiting Change of Command
Capt. Ted Elkins, U.S. Navy, relieved Capt. Paul N. Flores as the 44th commanding officer of Naval Air Station Whiting Field in a ceremony onboard the installation on July 12. The change…
Meet Scott ‘Intake’ Kartvedt
Blue Angels Foundation president Scott “Intake” Kartvedt is in town for the Blue Angels airshow and was my guest on “Real News with Rick Outzen” this morning. He is an instructor and…
Daily Outtakes: Slayton not running
NorthEscambia.com reports that Bill Slayton has decided to run for another term on the Escambia County School Board. Slayton has represented District 5 for 16 years, after serving as band director for…
Glory Day Tour reduces ticket price
The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation is hosting an exclusive event on Thursday, June 13, to experience and explore America’s history at NAS Pensacola and one of Florida’s leading museums, the National…
Daily Outtakes: Wing commander orders stand down after airman killed
On May 3, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in an apartment building, and a deputy fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson multiple times in…
Mystery surrounds shooting of decorated airman
On May 3, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in an apartment building, and deputies shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson multiple times in the chest,…
