This weekend we pay tribute and say "Thank You" to our country's military veterans. Businesses everywhere are offering veterans some great deals and freebies, and here's a list of what you can enjoy.
Becoming a Ceremonial Guardsman in the United States Air Force Honor Guard is a very prestigious honor. Members of the Honor Guard, Paul Bearers, Color Guard and Drill Team must maintain composure at all time, no matter what. So, how do they train to become so disciplined ? One of those ways is the hilarious "Rubber Chicken Test".
This Memorial Day weekend, there are plenty of events happening around Acadiana for us to pay tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Here are a few you can put on your calendar of events as you hopefully get to enjoy a peaceful, relaxing holiday weekend.
Do you know the true meaning the real story behind TAPS? As we remember those who have given so much for us this Memorial Day let us take a moment to learn more about one of the saddest yet peaceful songs that we will ever hear.
Some Louisiana families won't be watching the skies for Santa tonight, they'll be looking for an airplane that is scheduled to bring over 150 Louisiana National Guardsmen home from the Middle East.
We here at KPEL 96.5 want to say thank you to our enlisted men and women, and their families, in Acadiana who sacrifice so much for all of us all year long.
The event is the Eagle Scout Service Project of Emile Hebert of Troop 85 in Abbeville, and all proceeds from the event will benefit the Louisiana Military Hall of Fame and Museum.
This Memorial Day Twin Peaks, the ultimate sports lodge known for its made-from-scratch kitchen, rugged atmosphere, and playful Twin Peaks Girls, will pay tribute to America’s troops by offering a free meal to former and current members of the U.S. Armed Forces.