On Saturday, April 15, the skies over Palm Beach International will be a little more glorious than usual...
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News from Southeast Florida Honor Flight
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3/20/23
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Indian River State College (IRSC) will host a Veterans Wellness Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/1/23
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Veteran Rhonda Townsend said her career in the Army was pretty straight-forward, not really very interesting.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/1/23 |
Wreaths Across America Radio, is a full-time internet radio station that broadcasts a variety...
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News from Wreaths Across America
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2/7/23
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Veteran Jerry Farquhar wrote the book, “In the Sky” to fulfill a promise to his late wife.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 2/1/23 |
Born up north, Veteran Paul Lynch and his family moved to Indiantown in 1980.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/4/23 |
On Monday, Dec. 20, the Okeechobee Outsiders 4-H Club presented veteran activist Gregg Maynard with gift baskets and gift cards to distribute to veterans …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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12/21/22
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“The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man.” – Winston Churchill
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/12/22 |
Veteran Scott Mixon was born and raised in Okeechobee.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/6/22 |
A local veteran was refused service this week when she went to have her nails done.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/15/22 |
Many have asked why the schools in Okeechobee County are not closed in honor of Veterans' Day.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/15/22 |
Attention veterans! The Gathering Church is hosting a Veteran Appreciation dinner TONIGHT in your honor.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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11/5/22
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Veteran Joshua Pancake was born and raised in Southern Indiana. He considered going into the military after 911...
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/28/22 |
As in the past, a crowd of individuals will gather at Palm Beach International Airport...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/21/22
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A fishing tournament is planned in April to raise money to help veterans.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/20/22 |
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County will observe Operation Green Light for Veterans Oct. 20 to Nov. 11.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/20/22 |
Friends of Army Aviation will host an event featuring Huey Helicopter rides and live music at the...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/7/22 |
Veteran Steve Cone loves nothing more than to spend time with other veterans, especially those struggling with PTSD.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/6/22 |
Central Elementary School students riding bus #1503 proudly wore the red t-shirts given to them by the Amvets Riders of Post 200 on Friday.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/23/22 |
Local veterans, city employees and volunteers are busily working on refurbishing the big guns from Veterans’ Park.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/22/22 |