MWR – MIAMI / REEL IN THE SPRING

Veterans and Active-Duty with credentials to enter Southern Command please join MWR and Vet Info for our Spring Fishing Tournament and a Flea Market.  Scan QR code for more information.

Capt Bill Watts – Bass Pro Shops – Pro Staff will be the Tournament Director.
You may bring your own rod and reel, tackle or use ours while supplies last.  No live minnows are allowed.
Tournament has three catagories so anyone has a chance to win.
Big Fish
Small Fish
Most Fish

Miami, Florida – Team Paradise – Thursday Sailing

Dear Veterans and First Responders,
You are invited to Thursday Sailing with Team Paradise!

CLAIM YOUR SPOT with Promo Code: SAIL-2026

Happens most THURSDAYS throughout the year.  Please reach out to Team Paradise to confirm.

Please help us spread the word!

We want to ensure every Veteran and First Responder in our area knows about these free sessions. Feel free to forward this email to someone who might benefit, or print the attached flyer to post on your community notice board.

 

Let’s Go Sailing,

Magnus Liljedahl
a.k.a. Magthemotivator
Founder/GM
Team Paradise Sailing
www.teamparadise.org

mobile: 305-776-8778

Florida Panthers Serice and Sacrifice 5K

Join us to celebrate the veterans and first responders who protect, serve, and support our community every day.

More Information 

Place

Amerant Bank Arena
1 Panther Parkway
Sunrise, FL US 33323

Description

The Florida Panthers Foundation has launched its inaugural Florida Panthers Service & Sacrifice 5K. Join us to celebrate the veterans and first responders who protect, serve, and support our community every day.

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

Time: 7:30AM

Location: Amerant Bank Arena

1 Panther Parkway

Sunrise, FL 33323

 

Event Timeline:

6:00am – Parking lots open

6:00am – Check-in begins

7:10am – Opening Ceremonies

7:30am – 5K begins

8:15am – Awards and Closing Ceremonies

Registration includes a Service & Sacrifice 5K t-shirt, a Finisher medal, and Runner bib.

Florida Marlins Baseball

Veteran Group outing to see the Florida Marlins take on Seattle Mariners
MUST SIGN UP!
Group Bus leaving American Legion Post 98 at 4:30pm

Non-Veteran Guest cost $85.00

See Flyer for More Information

Pinellas County FL – Hero Fest

Pinellas County – Largest day honoring Veterans and 1st Responders.

Free Live Concert – CROSSFIRE CREEK

Please see flyer for more information.

New Program Rolled out in Broward County VA Hospital – Warrior Wellness Project

Created By: Billie Smith, MPH, MS INTM, RDN
Healthy Teaching Kitchen Coordinator
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

A program that can help address hunger, food insecurity, suicide prevention, and many other clinical issues affecting our Nation’s treasure. The Warrior Wellness Project (https://www.va.gov/west-palm-beach-health-care/programs/the-warrior-wellness-projecttm/) combines multiple areas:

1. Mental Health and Social Work Services focus on the mind and spirit.

2. HUD/VASH supports veteran housing security.

3. If a veteran needs a mobile device, VA Connected Services provides a smart device so they can connect to VA Warrior Wellness Services.

4. USDA and UF teach nutrition and financial education through their respective IFAS/EFNEP program.

5. The veteran (and their family) will receive medically prescribed whole foods—fruits, vegetables, dairy, proteins, and pantry items—every two weeks through a refrigerated food locker, along with learning how to cook them.

6. The VA’s Healthy Teaching Kitchen turns whole foods into healthy, tasty meals by using all four senses.

7. Our Compensated Work Therapy helps veterans develop skills and find jobs in the community.

I believe creating an integrated team across these services will promote a healthy mind and body. The food locker helps reduce stigma by allowing veterans to receive food without speaking with anyone or being seen leaving with bags of food. The Healthy Teaching Kitchen not only teaches food prep and nutrition, but also helps reduce and possibly eliminate social isolation—one of the major factors behind veteran suicides.