VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Lakeland native serves aboard oldest commissioned warship
LAKELAND - A Lakeland native currently serves aboard the USS Constitution the oldest commissioned U.S. Navy warship. Release: Fireman James De La Rua, a native of Lakeland, Georgia, is one of nearly 80 sailors celebrating…
Quitman native serves as member of U.S. Navy’s…
Release: A Quitman, Georgia, native is serving aboard USS Kentucky, one of the world’s most advanced nuclear-powered submarines. Petty Officer 1st Class Jarred Huffmaster serves as a machinist's mate and joined the Navy to set…
Valdosta Native Trains the Future of the Navy
By Rick Burke, Navy Office of Community Outreach GREAT LAKES, Ill. – Sailors are some of the most highly-trained people on the planet, according to Navy officials, and this training requires highly-dedicated recruit division commanders.…