The Veterans of the Doral Area get together each month on the LAST Friday of the month and enjoy breakfast with each other. Meet up with old friends or make some new ones and talk about issues with like minded people. Several groups get together to sponsor this Event which is Hosted by Peter Espinosa Doral Resident and Veteran. This moth the event will be held at San Ignacio University
Our normal meeting location is Bocas Grill in Doral, but please pay attention to the Vet Info Calendar for changes in locations, date and time.
Tag: Desert Storm Veteran
A Day in the Everglades with a Veteran
Get ready for an unforgettable experience! Vet Info proudly partners with our nation’s true heroes—the United States Military Veterans—to give them the opportunity to escape, unwind, and reconnect with nature. We’re offering a day of adventure and relaxation on the stunning waters of the Everglades, where veterans can cast a line, share stories, and create lasting memories. It’s more than just fishing—it’s about giving back, honoring their service, and ensuring they enjoy the peace they truly deserve!
Miami Marlins Celebrate the Veterans
Join us on June 17, 2025 as the Marlins salute Vietnam Veterans. All military members can receive 2 comp tickets see below.
Bring your official service ID/or employee ID to the North Ticket Office to redeem this offer and we’ll see you at the game.
Requests will be fulfilled while supplies last on a first come, first serve basis
Meeting of the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Illnesses – Virtual / Day 2
Day 2
May 14, 2025: 9:00am-Noon ET
Join Online https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m28f3dca07f0bcea6a4f77e62f352389c
Meeting Password: GWvets1991! (Case sensitive)
Join by Phone (Toll-free): 1-833-558-0712; Meeting access code: 2819 527 4020
Meeting of the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Illnesses – Virtual
Day 1
May 13, 2025: 9:00am-4:30pm Eastern Time (ET)
Join Online https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m4bc9353f2ed5d501c073d5fa180ac894
Meeting Password: GWvets1991! (Case sensitive)
Join by Phone (Toll-free): 1-833-558-0712; Meeting access code: 2824 514 5988
Veterans Day in the City of Doral
Join us at Doral Veterans Park as we celebrate those who served our Great Nation. Vet Info has been one of the Sponsors of this event for the past 4 years, with our founder Bill Watts who served being a Guest Speaker in the Past.
Agenda – TBD
Guest Speakers from City of Doral, US Southern Command, and Political Figures from South Florida.
Light Refreshments to be served.
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
Gulf War Illness Research Advisory Meeting ( Veteran Engagement Session ) at the Tampa VA June 25th.
Link for the 25th meeting –
Day 2: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m2d45bfc7b3065af0a97830a6a952522c
Password: GWVETS1991! (Case sensitive)
Gulf War Illness Research Advisory Meeting ( Veteran Engagement Session ) at the Tampa VA June 24th.
Link for the 24th – Cisco Webex Meetings If link does not open the link is listed above on the flyer.
Tampa VA Hospital Health Fair
On April 26th the VISN8 LPOP Team were part of the the Tampa VA Hosptial Health fair. Vet Info strongly support and Advocates for LPOP and their work to help decrease the number of Veterans who die from lung cancer by providing yearly screening for those at risk. For more information please contact
visn8lpop@va.gov
and you can find more information at myhealth.va.gov