http://www.panhandleparade.com/mbb/index.php Keeping touch with our significant military population... en jchapin@wmbb.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-20T23:19:22+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/panhandle_wwii_veterans_memoir_released/ A World War II tailgunner signs copies of his memoir at the Bay County Public Library. A World War II tailgunner signs copies of his memoir at the Bay County Public Library. 2009-11-05T00:26:48+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/afnorth_financial_chief_passes_away_at_60/ Air Forces Northern chief financial manager, retired Air Force Col. Donald L. Whitehead, passed away Monday morning at the age of 60. Air Forces Northern chief financial manager, retired Air Force Col. Donald L. Whitehead, passed away Monday morning at the age of 60. 2009-11-04T01:26:20+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/f-35s_bypass_tyndall_as_f-15_drawdown_nears/ Air Force officials say Tyndall Air Force Base is not one of the candidates for the first set of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. Air Force officials say Tyndall Air Force Base is not one of the candidates for the first set of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters. 2009-10-30T22:22:06+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/dod_announces_units_for_afghanistan_rotations_and_deployment/ The announcement involves two active duty brigade combat teams and one National Guard brigade... The announcement involves two active duty brigade combat teams and one National Guard brigade... 2009-10-21T13:16:18+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/uss_freedom_to_deploy_early/ According to Navy leaders, Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) are needed now to close urgent warfighting gaps... According to Navy leaders, Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) are needed now to close urgent warfighting gaps... 2009-10-16T17:56:31+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/former_eglin_afb_contractor_sentenced_to_federal_prison/ Imprisonment and fines... Imprisonment and fines... 2009-10-13T19:58:25+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/hsi_usability_lab_putting_the_sailors_first/ Nestled in the panhandle of Florida resides one of two Human Systems Integration Usability Laboratories... Nestled in the panhandle of Florida resides one of two Human Systems Integration Usability Laboratories... 2009-10-13T18:23:33+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/navy_names_ship_after_civil_rights_activist_medgar_evers/ The Navy announced today the newest Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo/ammunition ship (T-AKE) would be named USNS Medgar Evers... The Navy announced today the newest Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo/ammunition ship (T-AKE) would be named USNS Medgar Evers... 2009-10-09T20:20:32+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/house_votes_on_act_to_save_jobs_at_tyndall_afb/ Congressman Allen Boyd moves one step closer to protecting jobs at Tyndall Air Force Base with the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act. Congressman Allen Boyd moves one step closer to protecting jobs at Tyndall Air Force Base with the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act. 2009-10-09T02:51:34+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/army_releases_september_suicide_data/ There were 117 reported active-duty Army suicides from January 2009 through September 2009... There were 117 reported active-duty Army suicides from January 2009 through September 2009... 2009-10-08T19:02:23+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/555_million_dod_homeowners_assistance_program_details_announced/ The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced details for the temporary expansion of the Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP)... The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced details for the temporary expansion of the Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP)... 2009-10-07T15:38:53+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/presidential_idea_program_seeks_new_efficiencies/ President Barack Obama will select the winning SAVE submission... President Barack Obama will select the winning SAVE submission... 2009-09-29T14:09:43+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/mchugh_assumes_duties_as_21st_army_secretary/ McHugh also is responsible for the Army's annual and supplemental budget, which this year was more than $200 billion... McHugh also is responsible for the Army's annual and supplemental budget, which this year was more than $200 billion... 2009-09-23T13:26:26+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/american_hero_visits_americas_aoc/ A former captive of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia, or FARC, paid a visit to the 601st Air and Space Operations Center here recently... A former captive of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia, or FARC, paid a visit to the 601st Air and Space Operations Center here recently... 2009-09-18T20:06:40+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/army_releases_august_suicide_data/ There were 11 potential suicides, all of which are pending determination of the manner of death... There were 11 potential suicides, all of which are pending determination of the manner of death... 2009-09-11T16:47:07+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/eight_years_since_9_11_attacks_1st_af_better_prepared_for_homeland_defense/ 1st Air Force, located here at Tyndall AFB, Fla. led the effort to re-energize and enhance the Air Force air defense mission against a new type of air threat... 1st Air Force, located here at Tyndall AFB, Fla. led the effort to re-energize and enhance the Air Force air defense mission against a new type of air threat... 2009-09-10T16:40:48+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/dod_establishes_suicide_prevention_task_force/ One service member suicide is too many and DoD is taking a proactive and comprehensive approach towards prevention... One service member suicide is too many and DoD is taking a proactive and comprehensive approach towards prevention... 2009-09-02T13:46:25+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/naval_support_activity_panama_city_raises_meritorious_unit_commendation_pen/ Naval Support Activity Panama City has been awarded a Meritorious Unit Commendation by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus for support during the Navy’s worldwide effort to improve operational readiness across the Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) sh Naval Support Activity Panama City has been awarded a Meritorious Unit Commendation by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus for support during the Navy’s worldwide effort to improve operational readiness across the Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) sh 2009-08-31T18:31:44+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/army_releases_july_suicide_data/ Among active-duty soldiers there were eight potential suicides in July... Among active-duty soldiers there were eight potential suicides in July... 2009-08-14T16:24:16+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/navy_to_christen_usns_matthew_perry/ The Navy will christen and launch the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009... The Navy will christen and launch the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009... 2009-08-13T14:26:33+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/speicher_search_details_announced/ The Navy announced today additional details regarding the recent discovery of the remains of Navy Capt. Michael “Scott” Speicher in Iraq. The Navy announced today additional details regarding the recent discovery of the remains of Navy Capt. Michael “Scott” Speicher in Iraq. 2009-08-07T19:56:41+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/navy_announces_decision_on_undersea_warfare_training_range/ The Department of the Navy announced this week that it will locate an undersea warfare training range (USWTR) in the Jacksonville, Fla. operating area... The Department of the Navy announced this week that it will locate an undersea warfare training range (USWTR) in the Jacksonville, Fla. operating area... 2009-08-06T14:14:38+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/body_of_florida_navy_pilot_missing_for_18_years_found/ The remains of a navy pilot missing for 18 years have been found. The remains of a navy pilot missing for 18 years have been found. 2009-08-03T00:07:13+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/f-16s_scramble_to_unresponsive_pilot_over_west_virginia/ The jets made visual contact with the Cirrus SR-22 aircraft at approximately 8:35 p.m. and attempted to gain the pilot’s attention... The jets made visual contact with the Cirrus SR-22 aircraft at approximately 8:35 p.m. and attempted to gain the pilot’s attention... 2009-07-31T19:36:11+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/nswc_pcd_employee_earns_women_of_color_award/ For Irma Burden, earning The 2009 Women of Color Special Recognition Award isn’t about being recognized for her color... For Irma Burden, earning The 2009 Women of Color Special Recognition Award isn’t about being recognized for her color... 2009-07-31T15:46:26+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/sunrise_shines_on_florida_victory/ After two decades of Fleet service, the U.S. Navy’s Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) continues to shine on shores foreign and domestic... After two decades of Fleet service, the U.S. Navy’s Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) continues to shine on shores foreign and domestic... 2009-07-31T03:56:19+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/panama_city_engineer_earns_award_for_service_abroad/ The Naval Oceanography Mine Warfare Center Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Platoon, presented an On-the-Spot cash award... The Naval Oceanography Mine Warfare Center Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Platoon, presented an On-the-Spot cash award... 2009-07-30T21:21:43+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/dod_announces_soldier_status_as_missing-captured/ Pfc. Bowe R. Bergdahl, 23, of Ketchum, Idaho, was declared Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown... Pfc. Bowe R. Bergdahl, 23, of Ketchum, Idaho, was declared Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown... 2009-07-20T15:32:45+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/navy_scientists_and_engineers_partner_with_florida_teachers_and_students/ High school students recently trained at the Florida State University Panama City’s Holley Center with teachers and Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division... High school students recently trained at the Florida State University Panama City’s Holley Center with teachers and Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division... 2009-07-13T13:57:43+00:00 http://www.panhandleparade.com/index.php/mbb/article/afrcc_helps_save_three_lives/ The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center here helped coordinate three separate search and rescue operations The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center here helped coordinate three separate search and rescue operations 2009-07-10T17:25:52+00:00