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THIS WEEK: Volunteers laying wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2023-11-29 15:05:55

SUMMARY: Volunteers are getting ready to lay out the beautiful reads at Alexia National Cemetery this week and are also preparing for the upcoming annual Tree of Remembrance service. Raymond Family Funeral Home President and funeral director, Chad Riemann is joining the discussion to talk about the opportunities. The event is an annual effort that remains participated in for about 11 or 12 years and have been thrown off a little bit by COVID, but they are still committed to gathering and decided they wanted to continue the tradition of the event.

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Volunteers will lay out the beautiful wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery this week.

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Keesler Air Force Base working to expand cybersecurity program

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-03-30 13:20:18

SUMMARY: Keesler Air Force Base is expanding its cybersecurity program with the construction of the Mississippi Cyber Center in partnership with Mississippi State University. This center will enhance training for airmen, focusing on cybersecurity skills vital for modern warfare, including space and cyber domains. The base trains 27,000 airmen annually in various specialties, including air traffic control and weather forecasting. The base also hosts the 403rd Wing, known for its hurricane and atmospheric missions. Keesler’s importance to South Mississippi and the nation is highlighted by its impact on both defense and local partnerships. Plans for a new air traffic control tower are underway.

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Keesler Air Force Base has a huge impact not only on Biloxi, but all of South Mississippi and our country.

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Happening March 29: Vietnam Veterans Day at Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-03-29 12:03:01

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport is hosting a special event on March 29 to honor Vietnam veterans, marking the 50th anniversary of the war’s end. The museum will unveil a new exhibit dedicated to Mississippi’s role in the Vietnam War, featuring seven galleries that explore the state’s aviation history, notable pilots, and the music of the era. The exhibit includes VR experiences and focuses on the critical role of helicopters in the war. Veterans of the Vietnam era are invited to attend for free, with refreshments and a celebration from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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Tomorrow is a special day for Vietnam veterans at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport.

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Local Girl Scout helps bring ‘Books for Babies’ program to Memorial Health System

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-03-28 16:21:04

SUMMARY: Girl Scout ambassador McKenzie Sterling launched the “Books for Babies” program at Memorial Health System, offering families with babies in the NICU a children’s book for comfort. This initiative aims to ease the emotional challenges for parents waiting for their baby’s recovery. The Vanderford family, the first recipients, look forward to reading to their premature baby. The program, supported by fundraising and community events, has gathered over 350 books, and McKenzie has partnered with the Upsilon Kai Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to ensure continued book donations for the future.

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