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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

Fishing Friday July 2024No Veteran Left BehindHeadquarter Toyota Bass Pro Shops rods and reels Caot. Bill Watts Bass Pro - Pro Staff MiamiFamily Members are invitedFish OnNice CatchUS Air Force Service memberProud of his fishGive it a KissItems for RentBig Fish of the DayDeputy Director of Garrison

Publix Super Market at Doral Isle Fundraiser

📣 Join us at Publix in Doral Isle on 10755 NW 58th Street, Doral FL 33178, on May 19th and 26th from 12 pm to 3 pm for a special fundraiser! We are raising funds to help improve the quality of life for our military veterans. Your donations will support fishing, boating, and kayaking programs, provide scholarships for veteran families, and bring awareness to the overwhelming issue of 22 veteran suicides a day.

We do so much more to help our veterans, from community events to hygiene supply drives. Every dollar counts and makes a difference. Let’s show our veterans the support and appreciation they deserve. Come out, meet the team, and contribute to this important cause. Together, we can make a positive impact!

If you cannot make it, and would like to share, you can go to the donate page or scan the Zelle QR code to the right.

Vet Info is a local Doral, FL 501(c)(3) serving the veteran community.

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Every day is Veteran’s Day

Today we celebrate the sacrifices made by Veterans. But do we really understand the sacrifice? Can it really be summed up in one day of remembrance?

How do we console the family members who do not get to see their beloved Veterans anymore? How do we make up for missed births, birthdays, dance recitals, swimming competitions, school debates, anniversaries, and so much more? What about the first steps or first words of a baby? How do we only remember for one day that we are losing more than 22 veterans per day? How do we count the days of a soldier who has not been found or returned home?

Can we really celebrate for one day the daily pain many Veterans face due to their unwavering service to our country? Agent Orange and burn pit side effects, lost limbs, and mental health does not rest for 364 days until the next Veteran’s Day.

As we honor our Veteran heroes, we must not honor them for only one day. We must honor the never-ending pain and struggles they confront daily.

No Veteran Left Behind, Conflict, Does Not End on the Battlefield!

City of Doral 20th Year Anniversary

On the 24th of August 2023 the City of Doral Florida celebrated its 20th Birthday. Vet Info Founder Bill Watts was one of the Honored for his contributions in helping Doral move from being an Unincorporated area in Miami Dade County to a City where you can Live, Work, Play and Learn.

City of Doral 20 years as a City. Dressed for Success Old School meeting New SchoolThe MayorCouncilwoman The Mayor and City CouncilCup Cake anyone

Vet Info along with the City of Doral Host Southern Command Family Day

On June 15th, 2023 Vet Info Hosted the Southern Command Recreational Group along with Veterans, Active Duty and their family members for a fun day in the sun. Kayaking and fishing in the City of Doral Glades Park. The morning started out with coffee and breakfast items. Then the Veterans had the option of jumping in a kayak, practice casting in the casting stati0n, or catching some fish at the two areas set up specifically for them. A great time was had by all which finished with a lunch that was delivered by the Vice-Mayor of Doral Rafael Pineyro. We would like to Thank Bass Pro Shops / Starbucks / La Fontana for the great pizza.

Vet Info / Southern Command Rec Center Military Family DaySafety BriefingSouthern Command Rec. Center Personel Casting StationSetting upAll Military Services WelcomeBass Pro shopsVeterans on the WaterLook ma no hands Lets go fishing Lets go fishingBass Pro ShopsFishing at Doral Glades ParkKayakingKayaking Doral Glades ParkVolunteers and Veterans City of Doral Vice Mayor Rafael Pineyro

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

VET INFO and Bass Pro Shops featured in the April 2023 Doral Family Journal

On March 8th Mayor Christi Fraga and the City Council honored Vet Info Inc. and Bass Pro Shops Miami in the Doral Government Center. Vet Info received the Key to the City for their instrumental role in supporting those who have bravely served in the United States Military and their families through Events and Programs. Bass Pro Shops was also honored with a special Proclamation for their many efforts that provide resources to the Veterans to improve quality of life, and for giving back to the community. Both organizations have collaborated regularly with the City of Doral to address the needs of the Veterans and Active Duty Service Members at Southern Command.

Vet Info receives the Key to the City of Doral FloridaVet Info Jr. Ambass. receive recognition for voluteering to help our VeteransBass Pro Shops Proclamation naming March 8th as Bass Pro Shops Miami Day 2023Each Year the City of Doral hold a Military Family Day to Honor our Veterans and Active Duty Personnel. Mark Pinilla President of Vet Info gives a short SpeechMayor Christi Fraga and Bill Watts Christopher Flynn and Bill Watts

When the Founders of Vet Info Created the organization they thought long and hard about who to represent. Numerous larger Veteran Non-Profits focus on 9/11 forward, but Vet Info is proud to focus on all Living Veterans that served from World War II to present day.
VET INFO
BASS PRO SHOPS
CITY OF DORAL

If you would like to Donate to help us bring a better quality of life to the Veterans please click HERE

Team Vet Info / VISN8 LPOP Fight for Air Climb Tampa

Vet Info teamed up with VISN8 LPOP-Tampa to honor our Veterans who lost the fight or continue to fight with lung-related issues. The American Lung Association held its annual Fight for Air Climb at the Bank of America Building in Downtown Tampa.

This climb consisted of 42 stories, equal to 914 steps which all team members who could participate completed in under 27 minutes. Team Vet Info / VISN8 LPOP raised $1,145.00 for this worthy cause, met numerous Veterans during the event, and spread the word about Lung Cancer Screening and Research! Well over One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars was raised during the day-long event, with ages ranging from 10 years old to 80 years old facing the challenge.

The Stars of the show were the local firefighters who donned full safety gear weighing over 90 pounds and raced to the finish line on the 42nd floor.
No Veteran Left Behind!

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