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Helicopter was damaged over the weekend, possibly during the Christmas parade.
Helicopter to be raised on pedestal
After multiple instances of vandalism to the helicopter in Veteran’s Park, the city council has agreed the helicopter will be raised on some type of pedestal. more
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Commander Rich Gerlach has been filling in as interim commander at the American Legion but was officially sworn in on July 1 by 11th District Commander Toni Sutherland.
American Legion installs new officers
American Legion Post 64 held a ceremony July 1 to welcome new officers. more
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Is newspaper editor targeting certain people?
Once upon a time, I took an oath to defend the Constitution, and among what is written in the Constitution is freedom of speech. more
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James Pippin served in the U.S. Army and is now heading to Harvard.
Veteran accepted into Harvard
An Okeechobee veteran will be heading to Harvard for the upcoming school year. more
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Where do we draw the line on flag usage?
Where do we draw the line on the flag and its usage? more
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Veteran coalition fights suicide
The Greater Lake Okeechobee Veterans Service Coalition formed in the fall of 2023, more
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Photo by Payton DeMay
Quail Creek hosts Salute to Veterans Golf Tournament and Concert
Quail Creek Country Club hosted more than 120 people at its 4th Annual Salute to Veterans ... more
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Smart & Safe Florida announces statewide Veterans Coalition
On Tuesday, April 23, the Smart & Safe Florida campaign launched its “Vets Vote #YesOn3” statewide Veterans Coalition... more
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Smart & Safe Florida announces statewide Veterans Coalition
On Tuesday, April 23, the Smart & Safe Florida campaign launched its “Vets Vote #YesOn3” statewide Veterans Coalition... more
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OHS JROTC cadets held a fundraiser to help one of their own.
OHS JROTC cadets extend hand up to former cadet
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. more
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Veteran Jim Wright was only 16 years old when he joined the Army..[Photo courtesy Marilyn Wright]
Veteran Wright is a hard working man with a sense of humor
Clyde James “Jim” Wright was known to everyone as Clyde growing up in Jacksonville. more
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50th Operation Homecoming at PBIA on April 6
This Saturday, April 6, Southeast Florida Honor Flight volunteers will be escorting a full load of veterans... more
The inaugural Vietnam Veteran Day breakfast was a success..[Photo courtesy Gregg Maynard]
Inaugural Vietnam Veterans' Day breakfast is a success
Approximately 50 Vietnam veterans and their spouses were treated to a breakfast smorgasbord Friday in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans' Day. more
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Veteran's Service Officer helps vets secure benefits
Hendry County Veteran’s Service Officer Myra Johnson told the Hendry County Commission ... more
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Paul Hiott [Courtesy photo]
Paul Hiott returns as Okeechobee Veterans Services Officer
The Okeechobee County Commission welcomed new Veterans Services Officer Paul Hiott at their March 28 meeting. more
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SWFL Honor Flight to honor 99 veterans on their Honor Flight April 16
SWFL Honor Flight’s mission is to “Safely transport Veterans to Washington DC to be honored... more
Ancient Oaks RV Resort Condominium honors veterans
Ancient Oaks RV Resort Condominium held their annual Golf Cart Rally and spaghetti lunch to honor their veterans... more
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Veterans help veterans by enrolling in Florida adventure series
During the two volunteer days, veterans enrolled in the Home Base Florida Adventure Series... more
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Wreaths Across America announces new theme for 2024
Wreaths Across America (WAA), the national nonprofit whose year-long mission... more
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For the second time in approximately a month, the door was ripped off the helicopter in Veterans' Square Park.
Veterans' Square Park equipment vandalized again
OKEECHOBEE — Once again, vandals have struck Veterans’ Square Park. more
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