06/23/2026
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Northwest Florida State College has been named the Commissioner's Choice Winner in the Florida Department of Education's Statewide Welding & Fabrication Challenge celebrating America's 250th Anniversary!
Our Welding Program's handcrafted B-25B Mitchell replica, the "Mighty Mitchell," was selected as the top project among institutions, recognizing the exceptional skill, creativity, and dedication of our student welders and faculty.
This project represents more than 2,000 hours of craftsmanship and honors the legacy of the Doolittle Raiders, whose connection to Northwest Florida inspired the creation of our Raider mascot and remains a proud part of our College history.
Congratulations to our talented welding students, faculty, and staff who brought this vision to life. Your work is now being recognized across the State of Florida as a lasting tribute to America's 250th Anniversary.
From the welding lab to statewide recognitionβwhat an incredible achievement! It's great to be a RAIDER!
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