Thanks to Florida Veterans

We join the nation today in recognizing the great contributions and sacrifice made by members of the U.S. military and their families.

With more than 1.6 million veterans, Florida is the most veteran-friendly state in the nation, according to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Here are some interesting facts about Florida veterans:

• Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation after California and Texas with more than 1.6 million veterans – 12 percent of the Sunshine State’s population 18 and over.
• Wartime veterans make up about 75 percent of Florida’s total veteran population (1.2 million).
• There are more Vietnam-era veterans than any other wartime category in Florida with more than 449,000.
• There are more than 231,000 veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq who claim Florida as their home of record.
• Florida has more than 140,000 women veterans.

Florida Veterans’ Benefits Guide

Veterans in Florida are entitled to a wide range of benefits, from insurance to education. Click on the link for a full list of benefits available to Florida veterans.

Florida Medal of Honor Recipients

Throughout our nation’s history, 25 Medal of Honor recipients have been accredited to Florida. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the U.S. government.  It is bestowed by the President in the name of Congress. See the names of Florida Medal of Honor recipients.

Learn more at the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

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