History of the Emerald Coast: JFK Visits Eglin – Talks Special Forces
On this day in 1962 John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States made the second-ever presidential visit to Eglin Air Force Base. His speech that day would have huge implications for the special forces community and the future of special operations.
A Champion for Veterans In Niceville
Daquiri Champion, a retired dietician and Air Force wife from Niceville, Florida, has dedicated herself to honoring and supporting veterans. As regent of the Choctawhatchee Bay Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), she coordinates numerous events and services for veterans, including commemorations, charity work, and outreach to military families.
