Many residents at the Ancient Oaks Condominium Resort in Okeechobee are veterans or have a close family member...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/22/25
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Veterans from Okeechobee and Glades Counties will soon be taking off on an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C....
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/16/25 |
VFW Post 10539 would like to thank the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office deputies Officer Adrian Rogers...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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4/10/25
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Saturday, April 12th, Southeast Florida Honor Flight volunteers will be escorting a full load of veterans...
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News from Southeast Florida Honor Flight
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3/25/25
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On March 21, The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation (MCHF) celebrates the Marines of Florida...
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News from Marine Corps Heritage Foundation
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3/21/25
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The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and the U.S. Mint kicked off the Marine Corps 250th Anniversary
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News from Marine Corps Heritage Foundation
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3/21/25
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DAV & RecruitMilitary will break down barriers for veteran employment at the Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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2/24/25
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The Indian River State College Foundation’s Annual Clay Shoot attracted 136 participants and generated $153,000...
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News from IRSC
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2/24/25
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Thank You for Your Service, Inc., a dedicated non-profit organization supporting local veterans,...
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By Detective Jarret Romanello
PIO OCPD | 1/29/25 |
The Veteran’s Park helicopter is being restored and will be home soon.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/14/25 |
The Veterans Center of Excellence at Indian River State College invites veterans and their families to discover...
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News from IRSC
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1/13/25
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The helicopter in Veteran’s Park is getting a whole new look.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 1/2/25 |
\We are coming together to remember and honor those who served our country this weekend, on Saturday, the 14th...
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By Sgt. Jack Nash
PIO OCSO | 12/12/24 |
"Who is helping you carry the bricks?" asks veteran Gregg Maynard.
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By Cathy Womble
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/6/24 |
Saturday, November 2, Southeast Florida Honor Flight volunteers will be escorting a full load of veterans on the free trip of a lifetime as the final Honor Flight of 2024 takes off for a daylong trip …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/18/24
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All veterans are invited to come and share breakfast together in Veterans' Memorial Park on Oct. 11...
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/3/24
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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 |