The Greater Lake Okeechobee Veterans Service Coalition formed in the fall of 2023,
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/30/24 |
Quail Creek Country Club hosted more than 120 people at its 4th Annual Salute to Veterans ...
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4/30/24
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On Tuesday, April 23, the Smart & Safe Florida campaign launched its “Vets Vote #YesOn3” statewide Veterans Coalition...
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4/23/24
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On Tuesday, April 23, the Smart & Safe Florida campaign launched its “Vets Vote #YesOn3” statewide Veterans Coalition...
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4/23/24
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Okeechobee High School Junior ROTC cadets gathered outside Winn Dixie last week in support of a former cadet who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/22/24 |
Clyde James “Jim” Wright was known to everyone as Clyde growing up in Jacksonville.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/15/24 |
This Saturday, April 6, Southeast Florida Honor Flight volunteers will be escorting a full load of veterans...
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4/5/24
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Approximately 50 Vietnam veterans and their spouses were treated to a breakfast smorgasbord Friday in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans' Day.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/2/24 |
Hendry County Veteran’s Service Officer Myra Johnson told the Hendry County Commission ...
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By C.M. Schmidlkofer
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/1/24 |
The Okeechobee County Commission welcomed new Veterans Services Officer Paul Hiott at their March 28 meeting.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/28/24 |
SWFL Honor Flight’s mission is to “Safely transport Veterans to Washington DC to be honored...
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3/19/24
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Ancient Oaks RV Resort Condominium held their annual Golf Cart Rally and spaghetti lunch to honor their veterans...
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3/6/24
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During the two volunteer days, veterans enrolled in the Home Base Florida Adventure Series...
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3/1/24
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Wreaths Across America (WAA), the national nonprofit whose year-long mission...
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1/23/24
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OKEECHOBEE — Once again, vandals have struck Veterans’ Square Park.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/3/24 |
Okeechobee 4-H County Council honored veterans Wednesday morning at Gladys' Restaurant...
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12/21/23
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Monday evening, Dec. 18, our friends Miss Knightly, Momma Stephanie, and their little ones...
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 12/19/23 |
Wreaths Across America would like to thank the communities, dedicated volunteers...
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12/18/23
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"This is another reason why we can't have nice things," said veteran Gregg Maynard after discovering damage to the Huey helicopter in the park.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 12/11/23 |
Friday at the Okeechobee Christian Academy, Sheriff Noel Stephen was joined by Mr. Greg Maynard and Ms. Timmie Oldiges from Wreaths Across America...
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 12/8/23 |