Author: Bill Watts

Fishing Friday July 2024 at U.S. Southern Command

As part of the Vet Info program Cast Off 22 ( Fishing Friday ) which we hold the third Friday of each month at U.S. Southern Command to provide a few hours of stress relief. During this event we have Veterans, Active-Duty and family members come out to enjoy the day with Vet Info Volunteers and Bass Pro – Pro Staff Capt. Bill Watts. We want to thank those support of Vet Info and we look forward to a great continued partnership/sponsorship of our Veteran focused program.  . 

Event – Fishing Friday
Location – U.S. Southern Command – Doral Florida
Participants – Veterans, Active Duty and family members
Largest fish this event – 5.29 lbs.  – picture 1000022125
Sponsors – Vet Info Volunteer Director Isabel Pinilla / Bass Pro Shops Capt. Bill Watts / Headquarters Toyota / U.S. Southern Command / U.S. Southern Command Garrison
Equipment – All rods and reels are Bass Pro Shops brands – Carbonlite combo, Stampede, Tourn. Special

Bill

Pro Staff Bass Pro Shops – Miami

Fishing Friday July 2024No Veteran Left BehindHeadquarter Toyota Bass Pro Shops rods and reels Caot. Bill Watts Bass Pro - Pro Staff MiamiFamily Members are invitedFish OnNice CatchUS Air Force Service memberProud of his fishGive it a KissItems for RentBig Fish of the DayDeputy Director of Garrison

Vet Info Establishes Fishing Fridays at Southern Command.

As Part of the Cast Off 22 Program Vet Info has established Fishing Fridays at U.S. Southern Command. This will be an on going program over the next 12 months to give the Active Duty and Veterans who work at the Installation a chance to learn how to fish or increase their skills with Bass Pro Shops Pro Bill Watts and the Vet Info Volunteers.

Fishing Friday at Southern CommandDisplaying the Vet Info No Veteran Left Behind T-Shirts and Headquarters Toyota shirtsVet Info Volunteer Isabelle posing with service members Prepping for the eventMark and Staff MemberI caught one!Proudly showing off the fish she caught. Relaxing in the SunFish on MarkBass Pro Shops Pro Staff Capt. Bill Watts

Bass Pro Grant for Vet Info 2023

Vet info is honored to receive a $2000 grant from Bass Pro. The funds will be used to further our cause of improving the quality of life of military veterans.

Bass Pro has been instrumental in our success and ability to serve the Military Veteran community. We are a grassroots organization with no employees. Support from Bass Pro and other organizations who want to serve military is truly inspiring and appreciated.

In 2022, Bass Pro Miami, Tampa, and Ft. Myers help us with providing t-shirts for Veterans living in retirement homes. We provided over 400 gift packages that included shirts, puzzle books, hygiene supplies, and a holiday card written by high school students.

Vet Info Holiday Cheer

One of Vet Info’s programs is kayaking. Sometimes we fish too. Bass Pro helped us with the purchase of the Kayaks. We are very grateful for the two Old Towne PDL 120s and the four Ascend 12ts. This photo was taken at the Miami Lakes Veteran’s Day Parade 2023.

The Veteran below never thought he could ever go and kayak. He suffers from many issues onset from Agent Orange when he served as a Marine in Vietnam. He found kayaking to be fun and easy to do and has even thought of buying his own kayak.

Fishing with a Veteran

City of Doral 20th Year Anniversary

On the 24th of August 2023 the City of Doral Florida celebrated its 20th Birthday. Vet Info Founder Bill Watts was one of the Honored for his contributions in helping Doral move from being an Unincorporated area in Miami Dade County to a City where you can Live, Work, Play and Learn.

City of Doral 20 years as a City. Dressed for Success Old School meeting New SchoolThe MayorCouncilwoman The Mayor and City CouncilCup Cake anyone

ARE YOU EATING HEALTHY

For years I have been a victim of being overweight and each visit to my Primary Care Provider (PCP) and the MOVE Clinic of the VA Healthcare system they always tell me I need to lose weight and provide me with information to look at a better way to eat. So in this post I am providing you with information on Carbs and and Gluten-Free Nutrition Therapy. This gives you great examples of low carb foods and foods to avoid. I hope you find this information helpful. Until next time your friendly neighborhood Capt. Bill

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Vet Info Recognized by the Miami VA Healthcare System for Guitar Donations

In an effort to add to quality of life of the Veterans living in South Florida, Vet Info donated 10 guitars to the Music Therapy Program. Some of the guitars were placed in wards around the VA and the rest will be used in indivual therapy classes and given to Veterans who meet certain criteria.

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Vet Info along with the City of Doral Host Southern Command Family Day

On June 15th, 2023 Vet Info Hosted the Southern Command Recreational Group along with Veterans, Active Duty and their family members for a fun day in the sun. Kayaking and fishing in the City of Doral Glades Park. The morning started out with coffee and breakfast items. Then the Veterans had the option of jumping in a kayak, practice casting in the casting stati0n, or catching some fish at the two areas set up specifically for them. A great time was had by all which finished with a lunch that was delivered by the Vice-Mayor of Doral Rafael Pineyro. We would like to Thank Bass Pro Shops / Starbucks / La Fontana for the great pizza.

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