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Florida Veterans Support Line Expands Statewide at 1-844-MyFLVet
With a veteran population of more than 1.5 million in Florida, Crisis Center of Tampa Bay is pleased to announce the Florida Veterans Support Line, 1-844-MyFLVet, has expanded to every county in Florida.
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Dedication Ceremony for Tallahassee VA Health Care Center
TALLAHASSEE, FL – A dedication ceremony has been scheduled for the Tallahassee Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care Center (THCC) on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. The new facility opened its doors to serving area Veterans October 2016. The new THCC is located at the intersection of East Orange Avenue and Blair Stone Road (2181 East Orange Avenue, 32311) and is three stories and 197,170 gross square foot of space. The clinic is more conducive to patient centered care and provides state of the art technology and increased specialty services.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Florida Honors Montford Point Marines
TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Rick Scott has signed a proclamation honoring the Montford Point Marines of World War II fame on the 72nd anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Iwo Jima.
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Benefits News: Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs Offers Improved Mobile App for Veterans
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs (FDVA) is proud to announce enhancements to its free Mobile App, available to veterans and their families through the iPhone and Android Markets. The app is a primary tool to advocate for the Sunshine State’s more than 1.5 million veterans.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Eleven Inducted into 2016 Class of the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame
TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Rick Scott and the Cabinet inducted eleven individuals into the Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame. The unanimous vote for the Class of 2016 came during the Sept. 20 Cabinet Meeting at the Capitol.
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Vet News: George Washington Would be Proud – Florida Salutes Purple Heart Day
TALLAHASSEE – It was Aug. 7, 1782. The Revolutionary War was still nearly two years from ending and General George Washington wanted a way to recognize the outstanding soldiers who were fighting to achieve our nation’s independence.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Governor, Cabinet Appoint Sutphin Veterans’ Affairs Director
TALLAHASSEE – Retired Army Lt. Col. Glenn Sutphin was appointed Executive Director of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs by Gov. Rick Scott and the Cabinet during the Aug. 2 Cabinet Meeting. FDVA, on behalf of the Governor and three-member Cabinet, is the premier point of entry for Florida’s more than 1.5 million veterans to access earned services, benefits and support.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Commissioner Putnam Provides Tips for Military Consumer Protection Month
TALLAHASSEE — July is Military Consumer Protection Month, and Commissioner Adam H. Putnam is providing tips for Florida’s more than 1.5 million veterans and 65,000 active duty military members to protect themselves against fraud. Military Consumer Protection Month is a national effort to raise awareness about common scams and how active duty military, veterans and their families can avoid them.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Florida Volunteers Donate Time and Care to Deserving Veterans
TALLAHASSEE – Volunteers are an important part of the daily routine in the lives of residents at Florida’s network of state veterans’ homes. In some cases, due to the absence of family members, they constitute the only primary source of social interaction for elderly residents.Military & Veterans News
Vet News: Florida Gov. Scott Honors Veterans with Governor's Veterans Service Award
PANAMA CITY, Fla. – Governor Rick Scott awarded 132 honorably discharged Florida veterans with the Governor’s Veterans Service Award on Feb. 26 for their service to Florida and the nation.