The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs

06/23/2026

Nearly 20 injured Veterans from Florida joined a surfing event at New Smyrna Beach, organized by the Wounded Warrior Project and Oceans of Hope Foundation. It offered Veterans a chance to enjoy the water and bond through shared experience. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vTiAMH 🇺🇸

About 20 injured veterans from Florida had a surfing excursion at New Smyrna Beach on June 13. Some feel uplifted by the event and the camaraderie.

06/22/2026

Today marks the 82nd Anniversary of the signing of The Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, also known as the GI Bill of Rights. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the landmark legislation into law on June 22, 1944. Today, the GI Bill provides various educational benefits that help serve our military men and women. 🇺🇸

06/21/2026

Students from The Villages Charter School Construction Management Academy help build mortgage-free homes for injured Veterans through a partnership with Building Homes for Heroes. The latest homes were for Army Specialist Rajae Jones and Army Sergeant James Tabares in Lake Panasoffkee. Read more: https://bit.ly/4vloeHE 🇺🇸

High school students from The Villages Charter School build mortgage-free homes for injured veterans through a partnership with Building Homes for Heroes.

06/21/2026

Today, we honor all fathers, especially those in the military. Whether you're a Veteran, a father currently serving in the U.S. military, or a father of an active-duty service member, we thank you for your sacrifices. 🇺🇸

06/20/2026

Eight women Veterans were honored in St. Augustine for their service and ongoing contributions. The event is part of the Driving Freedom initiative, celebrating women from various branches and generations. Read more: https://bit.ly/3SqsbvR 🇺🇸

At a heartfelt event in St. Augustine, eight women veterans were honored for lifelong service beyond the military.

06/19/2026

Hives for Heroes helps Veterans find purpose and connection through beekeeping. The nonprofit pairs Veterans with mentors and uses hive work to support their transition from military life. Read more: https://bit.ly/4oztu7O 🇺🇸

Volunteers across the country are helping service members through Hives for Heroes, a nonprofit that pairs veterans with mentors and uses beekeeping to help with the transition out of military life.

06/19/2026

06/18/2026

Villagers for Veterans is nearing completion on Ashley’s House, a six-bed transitional home for homeless women Veterans in Eustis. The home is named for 1st Lt. Ashley White-Stumpf, who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2011. Read more: https://bit.ly/3RVZTt0 🇺🇸

The six-bed home will give homeless female vets a safe place to restart this fall.

06/17/2026

Today is National Career Nursing Assistants Day. We are proud to recognize the hundreds of nursing assistants who deliver outstanding care to Veterans in our State Veterans' Homes. 🇺🇸

06/16/2026

Bank of America, FIFA, and Vet Tix are partnering to provide thousands of free tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to Veterans, current military members, first responders, and their families. The initiative includes tickets for matches across all 11 U.S. host cities throughout the tournament. Read more: https://bit.ly/49Q2pXP 🇺🇸

Veterans, active-duty military members and first responders will have a chance to attend FIFA World Cup 2026 matches for free through a new partnership that was announced on Wednesday by Bank of America, FIFA and Vet Tix.