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WARRIOR GOLF TOURNAMENT

Warrior Golf Academy (WGA) is excited to announce our upcoming “Friday the 13th” 2 man challenge at our Downtown Fort Lauderdale “F.O.B.,” and we are looking for Veterans to play!

This isn’t just a golf tournament; it’s a high-energy media production. We are filming the entire event to be featured in a dedicated YouTube episode and across social media, offering unique visibility for brands that support our Veteran community.

The Event Details

  • When: Friday, March 13, 2026, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
  • Where: Strokes ‘N’ Drivers, 115 NW 6th St, Fort Lauderdale.
  • The Competition: 8 teams battling it out for a premier foursome at Trump International Palm Beach ($3,000 Value)
  • The Challenge: A high-stakes “Closest to the Pin” contest with a Stitch Golf Bag prize.

$40 Donation per person to enter, Hurry!

Miami VA Town Hall Meeting

Learn About Programs, Benefits and Resources available to You.

Miami VA Leadership will be on hand to answer questions.

See Flyer for more information.

VFW Post 8195 Guest Speaker William “Bill” Watts

Join us to learn more about VFW Post 8195 in Hollywood Florida.   Meeting starts at 7:00 pm sharp with Bill expected to speak sometimes around 7:30pm

Join us for a powerful and meaningful evening with special guest speaker William “Bill” Watts of Vet Info.

Bill will address the critical topics of suicide prevention and intervention, while sharing his mission of bringing Veterans together through connection, understanding, and support. Having spoken across the country as part of the Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf War Illness Research Advisory Committee, Bill brings national insight and personal experience to this urgent conversation.

He speaks with honesty about the struggles many carry in silence — shedding light on the dark truths too often left unspoken — and offers hope, awareness, and pathways to support.

📍 VFW Post 8195
Hollywood, Florida

This is more than a talk — it’s a chance to stand together, support one another, and strengthen our Veteran community.

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.