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Memorial held for Koren War hero

Cory Pippin — Sat, 04 May 2013 22:00:28 GMT

A ceremony was held Saturday morning, May 4 at Johnson Beach in Perdido Key to honor Private Rosamond Johnson Jr., the first African-American from Pensacola killed in the Korean War. He had just carried two wounded men to safety and was killed while going back to help a third comrade.

Daily funerals at new Veterans Cemetery

Renee Dials — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:42:49 GMT

Frank Reginald Causey is one of the first African American veterans to be buried in the new Veterans' Cemetery in Spanish Fort. Causey served in the Army for six years with tours that included Panama and Operation Desert Storm.

The Interview: General Brad Spacy

Eric Reynolds — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:33:11 GMT

FOX10 News recently sat down with the Commander of the Keesler Air Force Base, General Brad Spacy. General Spacy shared about his life in the Air Force.

New Ala. veterans cemetery dedication

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:16:53 GMT

The state Department of Veterans Affairs is planning a consecration service for Alabama's new Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spanish Fort on April 17.

Marine pilot sends love from sky-high

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:59:28 GMT

A Marine pilot serving in Afghanistan had to miss his brother's wedding this week, but he definitely sent some wedding wishes from thousands of feet up in the air and a world away that the newlyweds won't ever forget.

Triplets take big first step together

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:39:49 GMT

A set of triplets from Tucson, Ariz., decided to take a big step together, enlisting in the Arizona Air National Guard.

Blues NAS practice show grounded

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:20:22 GMT

As they announced the cancelation of a practice exhibition in observance of the Easter holiday weekend, the Blue Angels may have performed their final air show exhibition for the foreseeable future, due to the sequestration's budget cuts.