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David Joyner joined the Navy right immediately after graduating from Okeechobee High School.
God made this Navy veteran to paint
OKEECHOBEE — Navy veteran David Joyner loves to paint. “I’ve never really been good at anything else,” he said. “I just believe God made me to paint.” Joyner … more
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Treasure Coast Hospice’s We Honor Veterans Program earns highest distinction
On Aug. 8, Treasure Coast Hospice announced that it has earned the highest distinction as a Level 5 We Honor Veterans partner, placing the local program among the Top 5%... more
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13th Annual Veterans Memorial Park Benefit planned
The LaBelle Veteran’s Park Committee would like to thank the many people that have helped form and build this special place more
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9/11 hero signs flag during the Healing Heroes Golf Tournament.
9/11 heroes honored at mountain retreat
Local veteran Gregg Maynard was honored to take part in a retreat. more
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Rolling Thunder rode into LaBelle bright and early on Saturday, August 21.
Rolling Thunder®, Inc. Chapter 5 Florida POW*MIA offers Chair of Honor Program
Rolling Thunder® is a diverse group of like-minded individuals committed POW*MIA awareness and veterans rights more
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Gregg Maynard (right) is pictured with Medal of Honor recipient Don Jenkins and Jessica Lynch, who was held as a POW in Iraq.
Veterans' rights activist meets heroes
Veterans' rights activist Gregg Maynard has many heroes, but none of them wear a cape. more
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Jonica Hough, owner of Ultimateflags.com, was thrilled to get a package from the Marines who received her flags.
Flag company surprised with gift from Marines
Several months ago, UltimateFlags.com received a request from a Marine... more
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Sidney Walton tours the United States raising awareness of veterans who have sacrificed so much for our country. His car was recently updates to reflect his new milestone. He is now 102 years old.
WWII Veteran on 50-State, 50-Governor No Regrets Tour Launches Campaign to Raise $ Millions for Frontline Nurses.
Sidney Walton, 102, Kicks Off Campaign in Downtown Miami... more
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Jack Sutherland still enjoys playing the guitar at the age of 94.
Veteran Sutherland was known for his sense of humor
WWII veteran Thomas “Jack” Sutherland was born on September 12, 1926... more
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Palm Beach Air Force Base is a former United States Air Force base located in Palm Beach County, just west of West Palm Beach, Florida. During its operational use by the military, its major mission was air transport and as a training base. It was closed in 1962. During World War II, it was known as Morrison Army Airfield, taking its name from the civilian airport, Morrison Field, from which it originated.
WPB Morrison Field and the B-29 'Superfortress'
On June 15, 1944, 51 B-29 "Superfortress" bombers dropped their payloads ... more
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New well at Veterans' Park
A new well is going in at Veterans' Park. It was donated to the veterans by Frank DeCarlo and should be big enough to run water for all of the parks. more
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OKEECHOBEE - Family members of the late Cpl. Earl Hansel attend the ceremony honoring him for his service. Hansel served in both WWI and the Korean War. He was a POW and was killed in action.
Cpl. Earl Hansel's family attends memorial service
OKEECHOBEE - Family members of the late Cpl. Earl Hansel attend the ceremony honoring him for his service. Hansel served in both WWI and the Korean War. He was a POW and was killed in action. more
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OKEECHOBEE - Wade Hunt and his group of volunteers completed another ramp last weekend. The ramp was built for the veteran on May 29 at no charge to him whatsoever. Hunt said he appreciated the help of Adam Mowery Jr. and Andrew Mowery on this month's ramp. If you would like to get involved in this service to area veterans, call Hunt 863-634-8800.
Ramps for Veterans donates another ramp
Volunteers complete another ramp for a veteran more
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Veterans remembered at Ft Denaud Ceremony
One of the largest crowds in years attended the Memorial Day Ceremony held at the Ft Denaud Cometary by the American Legion Post #130 on Monday, May 31. more
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Congressman Greg Steube
Stories sought for Veterans History Project
VENICE, FL – U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-FL) is  encouraging local veterans to share their stories.  more
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LaBele Fire Department helped place flags.
Volunteers place flags on veterans' graves
“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands — one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” — Audrey Hepburn more
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Volunteers place flags on veterans' graves
OKEECHOBEE- In the early morning hours on May 29, volunteers with the Okeechobee American Legion gathered to place flags on the graves of veterans in Evergreen Cemetery in Okeechobee. more
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Commander of the American Legion Bill Davis, plays Taps at the Ft. Denaud Cemetery.
LaBelle Celebrates Memorial Day
Monday, May 31st, Memorial Day, everyone is invited to the American Legion and VFW’s Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Felda Cemetery at 9 a.m., followed by the ceremony at the Ft Denaud … more
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Earl Hansel joined the Navy during WWII while he was still in high school.
Ceremony to be held in honor of Cpl. Earl Hansel
Decades after his death, Cpl. Earl Hansel was honored with a road named in his memory. more
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The Grey Team: Major James Hall, Cary Reichbach, Rep. Al Baldasaro (NH), Dr. Frank Marangos, and David Kirkland.
Local nonprofits joins forces to help veterans R.I.S.E.
The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County is proud to announce its partnership with The Grey Team, a local nonprofit organization whose primary mission is to prevent PTSD-related veteran suicides. more
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