FIU is honored to welcome students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the veteran and military community to join us for the 10th Annual Salute to Military Service Breakfast on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. This event recognizes the vital role military service plays in the national security of the United States of America. Past, present, and future service members will be honored through scholarship awards and an inspirational program.
**All event proceeds will provide general support for the FIU Office of Military & Veteran Affairs.**
* Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in this event, or to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) at 305-348-2785 or ocrca@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodations or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to CRCA at least two weeks prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
Whether you’ve joined us before or are already registered for this year, we want to make sure you don’t miss out on the incredible resources available right now through our partners. Explore everything from benefits and housing to wellness and career development:
✅ Community Building & Integration
✅ Education Resources
✅ Business Development & Entrepreneurship
✅ Equine-Assisted Therapy
✅ Benefits Support
✅ Housing Resources
✅ Emergency Financial Assistance
✅ Women Veteran Services
✅ Legal Services
✅ Scuba Diving Programs
✅ Job Placement
✅ Art Therapy
✅ Recreational Therapy
✅ Medical Services Outside of the VA
✅ Mental Health Support
✅ Financial Education
This year’s Expo will feature even more opportunities to connect, learn, and find the support you and your family deserve. Raffles and lunch are included!
📅 Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
📍 Location: University of Miami – Lakeside Village
🕙 Expo Hours: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Come and join the City of Doral Florida as we celebrate our Great Nations Birthday. Food and drinks will be available from the numerous Vendors and Vet Info will be there representing the Veterans and Military. Hope to see you there.
Join us this weekend at the Miami Springs War Memorial as we come together to honor and remember the brave Veterans who served our great country. Their courage and sacrifice deserve our deepest gratitude. Let us show our support and ensure they are treated with the dignity and respect they so rightfully earned.
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)
For more information about the Event and those needing Legal Help please Visit this Link – Miami Stand Down 2024 You can find the pre-registration forms for Legal help at this link.
Link for the 25th meeting –
Day 2: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m2d45bfc7b3065af0a97830a6a952522c
Password: GWVETS1991! (Case sensitive)
Today Veterans from all over South Florida came to the city of Doral in a somber ceremony celebrating our Nation’s Hero’s. Key Note Speaker Admiral Faller took the time to Thank all the Veterans Past and Present for their Service.
