Toys donated by customers who filled a large gingerbread house at the Dollar General Store No. 1313, in Sebring, were delivered Thursday to the National Guard Armory at Avon Park for the families of the soldiers of Bravo Battery. ...more

December 19, 2009

The Family Readiness Group for the local Bravo Battery National Guard unit in Avon Park is launching its second annual toy drive for the upcoming Christmas holiday. ...more

November 2, 2009

The soldiers of the 3/116 FA (MLRS) Bravo Battery Florida Army National Guard unit in Avon Park along with their Family Readiness Group and the Touched By Angels group would like to say thank you to all who contributed to our Christmas party this year. Rotary Club of Highlands, Alan Jay, Ladies Auxiliary of Avon Park, Post 9853, Bob Evans, Beef O'Brady's, Panera Bread, Florida Hospital Heartland, Winn-Dixie, Chili's, Roadhouse Grill, Sonny's BBQ, Village Inn, American Legion Post 69, Sons of the American Legion Squadron Post 69, Ruby Tuesdays, Ridge Florist, SweetBay Supermarkets, Sebring Surgical Center, Red Hat Ladies Club, Thomas J. Simmons and the many community members who donated gifts for the children and the monetary gifts that helped make this year's party possible. ...more

January 8, 2009

On Dec. 6, the groups Touched by Angels and the Family Readiness Group will be putting together a Christmas party for the soldiers and their families of the Bravo Battery, 3/116th FA (MLRS) National Guard unit in Avon Park. ...more

November 14, 2008

On behalf of the Family Readiness Group of the Bravo Battery National Guard unit in Avon Park, and the group Touched By Angels, we would like to extend our gratitude to all of those who donated to our fundraiser yard sale which was held at the armory on Sept. 19. Many people within our community graciously donated items they no longer needed to help our soldiers during the upcoming Christmas holiday. Not only did we receive donations of goods for the yard sale, but also monetary donations as well. There were quite a few people who weren't aware of the situation our local guardsmen are in and were more than happy to donate to such a good cause. ...more

October 3, 2008

The Family Readiness Group of the Bravo Battery, 3/116th FA MLRS local National Guard military unit, along with a Springfield College group project called "Touched By Angels," will be having a fundraising yard sale at the Avon Park Armory on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ...more

September 10, 2008

Members of the Florida National Guard unit in Brooksville and their families are getting a gift from the U.S. Army just in time for Father's Day. ...more

June 10, 2008