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Comments 0 Recommend 0 November 25, 2009 1:51 PM Mona Moore Daily News FORT WALTON BEACH - Melissa Walters remembers attending a finance planning course with her husband, Howie.

A hand-written letter from home. Most who have served will tell you there's nothing like it, especially during the holidays.

Eglin Air Force Base established its first test range in the Gulf of Mexico in 1958.

Forgive me if there is a touch of opinion scattered through this week's military notes column.

The effort to base a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in Jacksonville took another big step forward today when the U.S. Senate committed $75.9 million for two key projects at Naval Station Mayport.

Patrick Air Force Base would receive $8.4 million for a new small-arms firing range if Congress approves a military appropriations bill as expected by the end of the year.

Wednesday, November 11th is Veteran's Day, a day set aside to honor all those who have served in our military forces.

A man who claimed the theft of his father's checks and use of his father's credit card was a result of ADHD faces numerous charges of theft, fraud and forgery.

The 8th Special Operations Squadron took a human owner's manual with them on their first operational deployment with the CV-22 Osprey.

Here's a list of Tuesday closures as reported to the Daily News. Anyone with information on additional closures may e-mail Katie Tammen at katiet@nwfdailynews.com. Check back throughout the day for updates.

Hurricane Condition 2 is a level of warning used by the Air Force to assist commanders in preparing their units for storm response actions.

Sunday was no day of rest for officials across the Emerald Coast as timelines for hurricane preparation took shape.

R Rusty Drummond and Jason Crawford work at the self contained navigation system console.

Whiting Field opened its gates to the public Saturday for the base's 66th anniversary celebration, which included military displays, aircraft demonstrations and a free concert by country music act Lonestar.

A baton engraved with the name of Staff Sgt. Timothy Davis was presented to the Special Tactics Training Squadron commander during a ceremony Oct.

Dozens of Navarre residents gathered on the sidelines of U.S. Highway 98 to show their support for the 12-man marching team.

White House officials confirmed Tuesday that first lady Michelle Obama will be visiting Eglin Air Force Base Thursday afternoon to speak with base commanders and military families.

Tears were wiped away as fallen airmen were remembered and honored Saturday afternoon.

There were cheers before you could even see the dozen men, tired and sweaty from their 11-day trek that began in Texas.

First lady Michelle Obama was at Eglin Air Force Base this afternoon. It's her first trip to northwest Florida since her husband took office.