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Homecoming provides welcome and healing for veterans
On Saturday, April 15, the skies over Palm Beach International will be a little more glorious than usual... more
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Veterans Wellness Event scheduled for April 5 at IRSC Pruitt Campus
Indian River State College (IRSC) will host a Veterans Wellness Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, … more
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Veteran Townsend is still a hero, serving the community as a nurse
Veteran Rhonda Townsend said her career in the Army was pretty straight-forward, not really very interesting. more
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Veterans shows airing on Wreaths Across America Radio
Wreaths Across America Radio, is a full-time internet radio station that broadcasts a variety... more
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Veteran Farquhar is an author
Veteran Jerry Farquhar wrote the book, “In the Sky” to fulfill a promise to his late wife. more
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Paul Lynch joined the Army right out of high school at the age of 18.
Veteran Lynch is office manager for Total Roadside
Born up north, Veteran Paul Lynch and his family moved to Indiantown in 1980. more
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The Okeechobee Outsiders 4-H club donated gifts to veterans for the holidays. Pictured left to right are (back row) Thomas Crum, Gregg Maynard, William Crum and Matthew Hutson. (Second row) Jo'Navi Sewell, Gracie Hutson, Jessica Sewell, Betty Jo Campbell and Calleigh Teague. (Front row) Kaleb Rucker, Kamdyn Teague, Ricky Brown, Jacob Weeks and Grayson Elad.
4-H club donates Christmas gifts for veterans
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 … more
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The Seminole Tribe of Florida sponsored 14 veterans who participated in the Great Florida Cattle Drive. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Veterans take part in Great Florida Cattle Drive
“The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man.” – Winston Churchill more
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Scott Mixon said his father was his inspiration for joining the Air Force.
Veteran Mixon is an aircraft mechanic, and he loves it
Veteran Scott Mixon was born and raised in Okeechobee. more
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Steve and Tina Lynn were refused service at Pueblo Viejo this week.
Local veteran refused service ... again
A local veteran was refused service this week when she went to have her nails done. more
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At the Okeechobee Freshman Campus, the JROTC participated in the Veterans' Day assembly.
Okeechobee County schools do not close for Veterans' Day and this is why
Many have asked why the schools in Okeechobee County are not closed in honor of Veterans' Day. more
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Church hosts spaghetti dinner for veterans
Attention veterans! The Gathering Church is hosting a Veteran Appreciation dinner TONIGHT in your honor. more
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Josh Pancake hugs his son Aaron at his OSUT graduation ceremony.
Veteran Pancake needs help
Veteran Joshua Pancake was born and raised in Southern Indiana. He considered going into the military after 911... more
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Be on hand to welcome veterans home
As in the past, a crowd of individuals will gather at Palm Beach International Airport... more
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Fishing tournament to raise money to help veterans
A fishing tournament is planned in April to raise money to help veterans. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Veterans Services Officer Sarah Carter (right) accepted the proclamation for Operation Green Light for Veterans from Commission Chairman Terry Burroughs (left) at the Oct. 20 meeting of the Okeechobee County Board of Commissioners in the Historic Okeechobee County Courthouse. [Courtesy photo]
Put a green light in the window to honor veterans
OKEECHOBEE – Okeechobee County will observe Operation Green Light for Veterans Oct. 20 to Nov. 11. more
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Friends of Army Aviation will host Huey helicopter rides on Nov. 10 at the Okeechobee County Airport. [Photo courtesy Friends of Army Aviation]
Huey helicopter rides at Okeechobee County Airport
Friends of Army Aviation will host an event featuring Huey Helicopter rides and live music at the... more
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Veterans always fish for free with X-22 Adventures.
Veteran Cone loves spending time with other veterans
Veteran Steve Cone loves nothing more than to spend time with other veterans, especially those struggling with PTSD. more
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Central Elementary School students from bus 1503 proudly wear their red shirts in support of Red Shirt Friday.
Central Elementary School students support Red Shirt Friday
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. more
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You may have noticed a couple things missing from Veterans' Park this week. Have no fear, the guns were not taken for nefarious reasons but have been transported to a secure location to be cleaned and refurbished.
Veterans work on the big guns: You can help
Local veterans, city employees and volunteers are busily working on refurbishing the big guns from Veterans’ Park. more
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