🎶 Turning Healing into Harmony at the Miami VA Hospital 🎶

Vet Info is proud to strike a powerful chord with our Veterans by donating 7 brand-new guitars to the Miami VA Hospital for use in Music Therapy. These guitars are more than instruments—they’re tools for healing, expression, and hope.
Veterans who participate in Music Therapy commit to a 10-session program, where music becomes a pathway to connection, focus, and recovery. For those who complete the program and don’t yet own a guitar, they’ll have the opportunity to take one home and continue their musical journey beyond the therapy room.
And it doesn’t stop there. If a Veteran shows dedication, progress, and a true passion for continuing music therapy, the guitar becomes theirs to keep—at no cost. No strings attached. Just encouragement, empowerment, and support.

At Vet Info, we believe healing doesn’t always come from words alone—sometimes it comes from six strings and a song. 🎵
Honored to serve those who have served us.

Guitar Donation 2025 Download

A Night to Remember with the Miami Symphony.

Vet Info & Miami Symphony – A Night of Music & Honor Vet Info, in collaboration with the Miami Symphony Orchestra, proudly brought Veterans together for an unforgettable evening of music and appreciation. Veterans were personally invited by Conductor Eduardo Marturet to attend the Whispers of the Future concert at the iconic Adrienne Arsht Center. The evening featured two world premiere musical works, creating a powerful and inspiring experience for all in attendance. This special night was a meaningful reminder of how music can unite, uplift, and honor those who have served. We are grateful to the Miami Symphony Orchestra for opening their doors and hearts to our Veterans and for making this night truly memorable.

Vet Info recognized on the Playbill! Amazing!!!

SEATS TO REMEMBER

Sarasota County Stand Down 2026

Veterans come out and take part in this great event. From Benefits and Services to Haircuts. Please see the flyer for more information.

Whispers of the Future

Whispers of the Future: A Night of Music, Healing, and Honor
Presented by The Miami Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with Vet Info

On February 1, 2026, at 6 PM, the Adrienne Arsht Center will host an evening unlike any other—where powerful music meets powerful purpose.

“Whispers of the Future” is more than a concert. It’s a shared experience of hope and reflection, inspired by the rich sounds of Latin America and conducted by Maestro Eduardo Marturet. This performance celebrates creativity, resilience, and the enduring spirit of community.

But this year, it also carries a deeper mission.

In collaboration with Vet Info, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of U.S. Veterans, this concert becomes a space for healing and recognition.

Through this partnership, Veterans are being specially invited to attend and be honored. And when you use the code “vetinfo“, you not only receive 30% off your ticket—you help sponsor more Veterans to experience the power of this night firsthand.

Your ticket becomes a contribution to dignity, connection, and care.

Together, we are creating a moment where music uplifts, community embraces, and service is truly seen.

Reserve your seat and support a cause that goes beyond the concert hall:
https://www.arshtcenter.org/tickets/2025-2026/miami-symphony-orchestra/latin-american-soundscapes

*Parking Not Included

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VISN 8 VA Hospital and Clinic Closures for Federal Holidays

Veterans you should check your VISN schedule but these are recognized Federal Holidays and the VA Clinics and Hospitals should be closed except Emergency Room Units.

Veterans who require urgent care or tele-emergency care can call the VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center at 1-877-741-3400 for 24/7/365 support or visit an in-network urgent care facility. To find an urgent care facility near you, please visit: www.va.gov/find-locations/.

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please dial 911 or visit the closest emergency room.

CARS AND CIGARS

It is extremely exciting to announce the Q1 Mission United Veteran Advisory Council REC COMMITTEE event! Please see attached and below. All are welcome! It is free for Veterans, Law Enforcement, and Fire Rescue and a charge for civilians. Please feel free to share this flyer along with the registration link below.

We are still looking for a food sponsor for this event if anyone knows of a company that may be interested. Another email with the flyer/registration will be sent after the first of the year, too.

Thank you!

Register hereà https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/x95vj2q

American Legion Post 144 Monthly Meeting

Tentative Agenda Below:

Will discuss the need to reach out to our current members, as well as to any Veterans that you may know, but have never approached them about joining our Post.

THE NEW MEMBERSHIP YEAR (2026) BEGAN ON JULY 1, LET’S RENEW EARLY. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF RENEWING FOR 3 YEARS TO PROTECT YOU FROM UPCOMING DUES INCREASES. AT THIS TIME, THE COST TO RENEW FOR 3 YEARS IS ONLY $ 120.00 ($40 X 3), BUT YOU ARE PROTECTING YOURSELF AGAINST FUTURE INCREASES (trust me they will be coming)..

Please note, that our annual membership dues are being increased to $ 45.00 effective January 1, 2026. This was necessary as our Department Headquarters increased all Post’s annual portion of our dues by $5.00. Please renew early to avoid the increase, and by all means if you can renew for 3 years, you will be saving $ 15.00.

YOU CAN RENEW AT THE MEETING. VIA CHECK, CREDIT/DEBIT CARD, OR CASH.

Inform and vote on increase to our annual dues effective January 1, 2026. Must do as our Department HQ has raised their cost.
Meet and Greet of our Auxiliary Unit, apply for our EIN #, Please bring your spouses this Saturday so they can meet, and make plans for the Christmas Party. Auxiliary members, if you haven’t already done it, Please bring back the “Post 144 Polos”, can’t wear them.
Welcome new membrs expected to be in attendance
Update about our co-hosting event of Casino and Dominoes night at Pace High School on Feb 26, 2026.

As always we will have “free” goodies to eat and enjoy, as well as coffee, and above all great camaraderie.

Should you have any questions, you may reach me VIA TEXT at 786-942-5700, or via email at garycardenaspost144@gmail.com

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM VET INFO

The Founders and Volunteers of Vet Info would like to wish all the Active-Duty Service Members, Veterans and their families a Happy Thanksgiving. Thanks for your Service and Sacrifice because of you we can enjoy the day in a free country.

Doral Veteran Breakfast Club

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.

FIU 10th Annual Salute to Military Service Breakfast

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.

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**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.