Category: military

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…

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…

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…

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,” …

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

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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…

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…

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…

MILTON — A Milton native has assumed command of Undersea Warfighting Development Center.
Rear Adm. James Pitts, the son of Jim and Verlensia Pitts, graduated from Milton High School in 1982 and gra…