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
On May 27, 2024, Memorial Day, at the City of Doral Veterans Park, Vet Info in collaboration with the City of Doral and the Doral Military Advisory Board held a memorial service in remembrance of the fallen men and women who sacrificed for our freedom.
Veterans and members of the Doral community came together to honor our fallen heroes.
Today is not about barbeques, drinking beer on a boat, sleeping in because you do not have to go to work today, or even the word “Happy” as so many use to describe the day.
Today is a day to celebrate the men and women who sacrificed their lives so that we may do those things. A veteran said, “I can sleep at night, in peace, without fear because of their sacrifice”.
The cost is immeasurable!! A child growing up without their parent. A spouse without her partner. The passing of a family member and not being present. Missed games, ballet recitals, birthdays, and anniversaries are just standard operating procedures.
On this weekend of Memorial Day 2024, we implore you to take a moment and remember why you have the life that you have. Freedom is not free. It was paid by those heroic men and women who said, “I will give my life for you”.
Thank you to the following people for making Memorial Day 2024 a success.
SM William Fitzgerald Retired USMC conducted the Pledge of Allegiance.
Doral Police Department Chaplin Sgt Mulet gave the invocation.
SPC Napoles from the 13th Army Band performed TAPS.
LCMR Tony Chitwood US Navy Southern Command was the main speaker.
Mark Pinilla, Founder of Vet Info provided logistics and volunteers.
William “Bill” Watts US Army/Chair Military Advisory Committee
Chris Flynn US Air Force/Secretary Military Advisory Committee
City of Doral provided food from Sergios Restaurant in Doral
Starbucks on 41st and 115th Ave donated coffee.
Sports Clips on 41st St and 104th Ave donated haircut coupons.
Jersey Mikes Doral Plaza 58th Street and 107th Ave donated coupons.
City of Doral Police
City of Doral Parks Department
Special Guest in attendance:
Vice Mayor Oscar Puig
Council member Maureen Porras
Council member Rafael Pineyro
Derek Aguste Veteran & Military Affairs FIU
Samantha Pinilla President Student Veterans of America FIU
Kelly Aguste The Mission Continues
Amanda Khouri The Mission Continues
Amanda Rodriguez Veteran & Military Affairs FIU
Tomas Canela Mission United
Richard Bautista Veterans of Foreign Wars
Green Knights Southern Command
Costa Del Sol Run Club
William Fitzgerald IV Young Marines
Juan Carlos Esquivel Doral Voice Community Radio
Ettore Sabatella Doral Family Journal/Civil Air Patrol
U.S. Souther Command will be hosting a 5K run in honor of the Army’s Birthday on June 14th, 2024 starting at 6am. You must go to Gate 2 to sign in and register. We will add more information to this post once we have it available.
On 22 April 2024 USAG-Miami/ USSOUTHCOM are planning US Army Earth Day activities at the facility located at 9301 NW 33rd St, Doral, FL 33172. This event will be attended by military members and civilians stationed at USSOUTHCOM and USAG-Miami as well as approximately 40 preschoolers at our Child Development Center (CDC).
The urgency of the protection of our environment now not only a hot-button issue but a very distinct reality. The aim of the event is to educate as much as possible all members of our community on helpful ways that we can minimize our carbon footprint, conserve our water resources, and cut down on the amount of waste per person. We are asking- and we realize it may be a big ask- for as much participation as possible and practicable from local utilities and solid waste disposal as we can get.
Continued part of Cast Off 22 providing relaxing time fishing to Veterans and Active Duty. If you would like to support this event please contact info@vetinfo.org
The 3rd Friday of the month Vet Info goes to Southern Command to provide some recreational activities for those stationed there and Veterans working there. Closed Event for the Garrison.
This is one of the new programs that Vet Info has partnered with Southern Command. This event is open for all Active-Duty and Veterans who have access to U.S. Southern Command in Doral Florida. The Event is first come first serve. Vet Info to provide all fishing equipment and refreshments.
