The Crestview History Museum is hosting a tribute to the military, "America's Military through the Years," in honor of Veterans Day at the Historic Bush House Nov. 8.
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WWII ordnance to be removed from Choctawhatchee Bay
Navy divers will dispose of 80-year-old World War II bombs in the Choctawhatchee Bay Oct. 24 and 25.
Unexploded World War II bombs will be detonated Wednesday
World War II bombs will be disposed of by controlled detonation in Choctawhatchee Bay Wednesday.
Hurlburt air park upgrades to include public access in early 2024
The Hurlburt Field Memorial Airpark is expected to open to the public in the spring of 2024.
World War II comes to Spanish Trail Park
Crestview will be invaded by Allied and German troops Friday and Saturday as the city hosts a World War II enactment of the battle for the Rhine.
WWII survivor talks about the ‘long walk home’
Rudy Timmerman, World War II survivor, will share his story about his experiences during the war.
In other news …
Other interesting stories that didn't necessarily make the local news.
Large military flyover scheduled for Okaloosa Island
A large military flyover will take place over Okaloosa Island April 18 at 5 p.m. in honor of the 80th anniversary of the Doolittle Raiders and the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force.
Throwback Thursday: Doolittle raid, April 18, 1942
The last Doolittle Raider passed away April 9 at 103 years old, just nine days shy of the 77th anniversary of the famous World War II mission.
D-Day remembered
Today is the 73rd anniversary of D-Day.