Osprey Observer

Sporting Clays Event Supports Honor Flight

Press Release - January 29, 2014 0

When Valrico native Bridget Jenkins-Wilson returned home from escorting her World War II veteran on a daytrip to D.C. with Honor Flight in October,...

Passing The Saber: A Long Line Of Military Tradition

Derek Maul - December 28, 2013 0

By Derek Maul Veteran John Newcomb comes from a long line of military tradition. “My great-grandfather, Loring Newcomb, served in Union Navy (American Civil War),” he...

Celebration Salutes Nation’s Heroes, Showcases Korean, Vietnam & Iraq War Memorials

Tamas Mondovics - November 26, 2013 0

By Tamas Mondovics Residents both young and old throughout Brandon and surrounding areas gathered together at local schools and parks to remember and honor the...

Dad Surprises Children With Holiday Homecoming

Tamas Mondovics - November 25, 2013 0

By Tamas Mondovics There is no shortage of clever ways that some military parents come up with to surprise their entire family or just the...

Vets Seek Support For 1st Annual Wheels For Vets Golf Tourney At...

Tamas Mondovics - November 13, 2013 0

By Tamas Mondovics Local veterans with some support by the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) have once again joined forces in order to help one...

Veteran Joined Army To Keep Brother Out Of Trouble

Derek Maul - October 30, 2013 0

By Derek Maul Peter Schmitt is pleased to be included in The Bridges 2013 veterans calendar, but he makes sure people understand the role he...

Honor Flight To Welcome Home WWII Veterans

Press Release - October 21, 2013 0

Press Release Honor Flight of West Central Florida is taking 80 World War II veterans to Washington D.C. on Tuesday, October 29 for the day...

Brandon Eagle Riders Host One Night Of Safe Halloween Fun

Press Release - October 9, 2013 0

Press Release The Brandon Eagle Riders #3566 is hosting their second annual one night only event of safe Halloween fun. The event will take place Friday,...