Contents WINTERFESTIVITIES TAKE OVER DOWNTOWN 14 It's time for santa, elves, reindeer and the magic of Christmas. 100 FACES SHOW THE COST OF WAR 18 A new exhibit at the Pensacola Museum of Art offers a deeply personal view on the consequences of war. NAVY FLIGHT SURGEON TAKES UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE OF BLUE ANGELS 23 Former Blue Angels flight surgeon and hobbyist photographer offers a creative view of the Blues in action.
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RESPECT, RETAIN AND RECRUIT 27 A local nonprofit seeks to honor women veterans. BIG SHOES TO FILL 31 Tuning in to a community and building a life saving child mentorship program: Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northwest Florida celebrates 30 years.
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VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK 36 Veterans Memorial Park offers a beautiful place to honor and memorialize those who served and those who died in military service.
IN EVERY ISSUE Editor’s Letter 6 Page 10 10 Pensacola Seen 12 Play/Live/Give 45
SPECIAL SECTIONS Business Climate On the Market
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ON THE COVER:
WWII Memorial Veterans Memorial Park photo by Guy Stevens
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