What's Happening
Read up on the latest news and events going on with Friends of Mississippi Veterans.
Friends of MS Veterans Sporting Clay Competition
The Second Annual Sporting Clay Competition benefiting Friends of Mississippi Veterans is a fundraiser meant to assist our Mississippi State Veterans Homes. Different levels of sponsorship are available so that everyone who wants to give back to our veterans has the...
In Memoriam: Lt. Gen. Wayne O. Burks
On Tuesday, May 5, 2020, Wayne O. Burkes passed away peacefully at the Mississippi Veterans Home in Kosciusko, MS. Wayne (as his friends called him) was born December 6, 1929 in Neshoba County North of Philadelphia, MS and raised on the family farm. He was preceded in...
Veteran Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Howard Miskelly
In Mississippi, we may first think of Howard Miskelly as a successful businessman, but his character and spirit of service were evidenced long before, as a model soldier.
Veteran Spotlight: General Martha Jo Leslie
Our first Veteran Spotlight features an amazing lady who was vital to the formation of the Friends of Mississippi Veterans.
Wreaths Across America Honors Vets at Christmastime
Learn more about Mississippi’s participation in the Wreaths Across America program and how you can help.
Friends of MS Veterans Holds First Skeet Shoot Fundraiser
Sharp shooters gather to raise money for Friends of Mississippi Veterans at an innovative Fall event.
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