I served for 33 years in the United States Military. As the former commanding officer of the Navy’s largest aviation training...
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By Tim Kinsella
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9/13/24
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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.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/22/24 |
American Legion Post 64 held a ceremony July 1 to welcome new officers.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/2/24 |
Once upon a time, I took an oath to defend the Constitution, and among what is written in the Constitution is freedom of speech.
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By Veteran Gregg Maynard
Thank you for your Service | 6/28/24 |
An Okeechobee veteran will be heading to Harvard for the upcoming school year.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 6/27/24 |
Where do we draw the line on the flag and its usage?
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By Army veteran Gregg Maynard
Founder of Thank You for Your Service | 6/26/24 |
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 |
On Tuesday, April 23, the Smart & Safe Florida campaign launched its “Vets Vote #YesOn3” statewide Veterans Coalition...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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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 |
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 |
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 |
Ancient Oaks RV Resort Condominium held their annual Golf Cart Rally and spaghetti lunch to honor their veterans...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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3/6/24
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Wreaths Across America (WAA), the national nonprofit whose year-long mission...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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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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News from Wreaths Across America
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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 |