Military

Donor sought for decorated veteran

Wednesday, 07 November 2012 11:20

Navid Garshasb of Navarre needs a bone marrow transplant because of a blood disorder he was diagnosed with due to radiation and chemotherapy treatment used to combat a brain tumor.

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Lt. Gov. Carroll visits 7th Special Forces

Thursday, 01 November 2012 09:33 Written by Staff Reports

Florida Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll sits in a bus on Oct. 23 and listens to Col. Miguel D. Howe, Deputy Commander, 7^th Special Forces Group (Airborne) during her visit to the compound.

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Hurlburt releases U-28A accident investigation

Wednesday, 24 October 2012 12:31 Written by Staff Reports

Air Force Special Operations Command officials released the results of their investigation into the Feb. 18 U-28A aircraft accident near Ambouli International Airport, Djibouti that killed all four Airmen onboard.

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Happy 237th birthday

Wednesday, 17 October 2012 07:36

The U.S Navy celebrated 237 years of naval service on Oct. 13, and navy installations fleet-wide held Navy Balls to celebrate the birth of the Navy they serve.

NAS Whiting Field held its party at the Atrium on the base.

For the complete story, see the Oct. 18 issue of the Navarre Press or subscribe online.

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Vanpool to Hurlburt from Navarre

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 10:13 Written by Staff Reports

Navarre resident Gerry Gallup has started a “vanpool” from Navarre to Hurlburt Field as a way to keep additional traffic off of U.S. Highway 98.

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237 years of smooth sailing

Wednesday, 10 October 2012 10:12

The Navarre High School NJROTC Cadets baked cakes in celebration of the Navy ‘s 237th birthday.

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Local Army officer saves life of Afghan man

Wednesday, 03 October 2012 10:14 Written by Staff Reports

PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan – A U.S. Army paratrooper assigned to Task Force 4-25’s Chosen Company, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, gave the gift of life on Sept. 21 to an Afghan man who was shot by an unknown assailant at a wedding party in Ali Kheyl village, Paktya province.

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