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Saturday, July 25, 2015

Central Florida Veteran Events

Upcoming Veteran Community Events from Cathy Haynes shows there is always something for Central Florida veterans to do and she does a great job putting this list together. An event I have along with Semper Fidelis and the VFW Post 4287 is this
Celebrating Sisterhood of Service – Sat Aug 8 - For Military Women and Veterans - they come home and too many citizens forget she served too! It happened to all generations of women after risking their lives but not always were they thanked equally for it. 9am video/photo shoot at VFW Post 4287, 3500 S. Goldenrod Rd., Orlando 32822. We're asking all veterans participating to wear a plain black T-Shirt. If you have a black T-shirt with military theme that is fine too. You are encouraged to wear your military hats if you have them. Info: 407-754-7526 woundedtimes@ aol.com. (Thank you for this info Kathy DiCesare!)
We need veterans from all generations to participate in this effort. Call me at 407-754-7526 if you want more information.



FROM CATHY HAYNES

July/August list of Central Florida veteran, military or patriotic events
Send me your events – people cannot attend an event if they don’t know about it!
Please share this information and events with your friends and interested others and attend.   Post where appropriate.

It’s Hurricane Season and we are overdue…. Whether you are on the Special Needs Registry or not, your county may offer helpful services, such as access to a special needs shelter or transportation from your home to a shelter. Ask your county's Emergency Management Division representative for details. Are there seniors - especially veterans - in your neighborhood?   Please assist them with preparedness for any disaster – natural or man-made.    Info:    www. floridadisaster.org/fl_county_em.asp.
Back to School Back Pack Party – Sun July 26 – Deadline to register for Sat Aug 8.   See below.
Model Home Furnishing sale – Sat, Sun July 25, 26 – Benefiting Camaraderie Foundation - Proceeds from the sale will go towards programs that help Veterans and their families "heal from the invisible wounds of war."  Designer furniture, artwork and home accessories will be available for purchase – brands include Century, Tommy Bahama, Hooker, Rowe, Stanley, West Elm and more.   8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 134 Baywood Avenue, Longwood, 32750 (Off of CR 427.) Items are not available for viewing or purchase prior to sale date.  All purchases must be picked up the same day.   Cash, Visa and MasterCard accepted.   No Checks Please.  Camaraderie Foundation   - sbowlin@ camaraderiefoundation.org  407-841-0071   www. camaraderiefoundation.org   (Flyer available)
Also:   Volunteers are needed the day of the sale to help load furniture.   No vehicle is needed, just strong arms!!
Yellow Ribbon Event – Sun July 26 – Thank Air Force personnel for their service at this 10:30 am gathering at The Hyatt Regency (formerly Peabody Hotel.)   This event combines AF personnel who are going on deployment within the next 120 days or have just returned from deployment.   Join the local Patriot Guard as they honor them with a Flag Line of gratitude.   The Yellow Ribbon Program is a cooperative network of military services, veteran service organizations, state and local government departments and other agencies that provide information, resources, referral and proactive outreach to service members and their families throughout all phases of the deployment cycle. The events focus on members and their family concerns in preparation for deployment and providing military and community resource information workshops and stress management. For those members that have returned from deployment, the event focuses on reconnecting with family, community and employers.   10:30 am for after 11am presentation at The Hyatt Regency Orlando (old Peabody Hotel), 9801 International Drive, Orlando, 32819.   Bring your 3ft x 5ft patriotic flags and meet on the back side (north east corner) of the hotel.   Info:   David (Flyboy) Shelton, Dshelton01@ aol.com  321-689-4699.
Seminole County Veterans Service Office – Tues Jul 28 – On most Tuesdays the office conducts takes walk-ins from 9 am to 3 pm.   Due to a conflict in scheduling, on Tuesday July 28th only, walk-ins will be limited from noon until 3 pm.   The office is located at 534 West Lake Mary Boulevard in Sanford, 32773 - located in the Reflections Plaza at Hidden Lakes, 1/2 mile west of 17-92.
Normally the office takes appointments on M, W, Th, and F from    8am– 5pm and Tuesdays are walk-ins – first come, first served from 9am – 3pm.    407-665-2300
(Thank you for the info, Ed Burford!)
USS Indianapolis – 30 July - Just past midnight July 30, 1945, two torpedoes from a Japanese submarine struck the heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis with almost 1,196 men aboard. The subsequent explosions obliterated the ship’s front end, and tons of water rushed in.   There was no time to send emergency communication. Due to its secret mission of delivering the nuclear bomb parts to the United States air base on the island of Tinian in the Pacific Ocean, no one knew they were there. Nearly 300 of the Indy’s crew went down with the ship. Of the 900 who abandoned ship, only 317 would survive.   Hundreds died from shark attacks, dehydration or hypothermia.  After 5 days with no food or water, they just happened to be spotted by an airplane passing by.   This year is the last reunion of the survivors – the 70 th anniversary.   Less than 36 sailors remain and they are in frail and failing health.   Offer a prayer and hoist a drink in honor of the memory of the Worst Naval Disaster in United States history……….
Women Veterans Conference – Thurs and Fri July 30-31 – Florida Statewide 2nd Annual conference in Tampa on the campus of University of South Florida.   Wide range of subjects of concern for the female vets are discussed – from healthcare, legal, employment, homelessness, etc.       www. floridavets.org
Hilton Job Fair – Fri July 31 – Hilton Worldwide will be hiring for lots of jobs from 11am – 3pm at the Lake Baldwin site of the Orlando VA, outpatient clinic area in Auditorium A, 5201 Raymond St., Orlando, 32803.  Positions to fill include Call Center, Guest Service Mgmt, Cooks, Servers, Business Intelligence Analyst, Housekeeping, Recruiting and Marketing, Sales, Night Auditor, Customer Service, SR Financial Analyst, Laundry, Communications Professionals and more.   Bring resumes’, business attire highly recommended.  Contact Annie Artis – Central Florida Veteran Community Employment Coordinator, ellamay.artis @va.gov  407-629-1599 x1846
Veterans of Influence – Fri July 31 – Deadline for nominations into the Orlando Business Journal compilation for the Veterans of Influence Awards.   It will recognize military veterans who have made a significant achievement in their careers in the past year, have a strong record of innovation or outstanding performance in their work and are actively involved in our community. Honorees will be recognized at a Sept. 30 event, and results will be published in the Sept. 25, 2015, issue of Orlando Business Journal. To nominate someone go to Orlando Business Journal website, click “Events”, click “Nominations”
City of Orlando Mayors’ Veterans Advisory Council – Thurs. Aug 6 – 1:30pm monthly meeting of numerous organizations and individuals for the benefit of local veterans and active duty personnel.   Planning of functions (ie:   Veterans Day parade) and awareness of events is shared.   Designated representatives allow groups to coordinate efforts.   If your Orlando area vet/military associated group isn’t attending, it should plan to get involved.   Networking before and after the meeting.   See website at cityoforlando.net, Office of the Mayor, Mayor’s Committees, Veterans.    Contact Chairman Michael Waldrop for attendance and location information.   mwaldrop@ blue-cord.com
FAVOB After Hours Gathering – Thurs Aug 6 – Florida Association of Veteran Owned Business (FAVOB) invites interested persons to network and develop friendships.   This month we meet at the ‘The Smiling Bison’ in Baldwin Park, (former Navy Training Base area) 5:30 – 7:30ish.   745 Bennet Rd, Orlando, 32803.   BTW, the owner Ron is a Navy vet!   Info: Ilana at ilana.moreno@ yahoo.com 321-946-5657 or see our Facebook page!
Veteran Infused Employment Workshop (VIEW) – Fri Aug 7 – 10am – 1pm   The Orlando VA Medical Center is offering a series of Veterans Employment Seminars aimed specifically at the needs of Veterans who are seeking jobs in the Central Florida area.   Eight (8) weekly courses are available beginning August 7 to prepare you to successfully research, search, network, apply, interview, accept and retain desirable employment with skill and confidence.   Contact Annie Artis - EllaMay.Artis @va.gov   407-629-1599 x1846
National Purple Heart Day – Fri.  Aug 7 – Thank a wounded warrior today – and every day!   Check outwww.purpleheart.org   to learn about the Military Order of the Purple Heart which has history back to George Washington and the American Revolution.   There are local chapters of the MOPH.   Join Orlando Chapter 400 on Wed. Sept 16 at 7pm, Orlando Elks Lodge, 12 N. Primrose Dr., Orlando, 32803.   Contact mmichles@att.net  407-382-9737
Celebrating Sisterhood of Service – Sat Aug 8 - For Military Women and Veterans - they come home and too many citizens forget she served too! It happened to all generations of women after risking their lives but not always were they thanked equally for it.   9am video/photo shoot at VFW Post 4287, 3500 S. Goldenrod Rd., Orlando 32822.   We're asking all veterans participating to wear a plain black T-Shirt. If you have a black T-shirt with military theme that is fine too.   You are encouraged to wear your military hats if you have them. Info: 407-754-7526   woundedtimes@ aol.com.
(Thank you for this info Kathy DiCesare!)
Back to School Back Pack Party - Sat Aug 8 - The American Legion Family of Post #286 will be supplying over 100 Back Packs filled with school supplies free to local Orlando Area Students 12- 2 pm. There will be games, and lunch. Each child must be accompanied by an adult and register by July 26th, by calling 407-859-1460 with child’s name, age, gender, grade entering, and parent’s name and contact phone number.   American Legion Family (Legionnaires, Auxiliary Unit and Sons of American Legion) at Post 286 Pine Castle, 529 E. Fairlane Ave. Orlando, Fl. 32809 (half a block west of Orange Ave. between Oak Ridge and Fairlane Ave., north of Sand Lake Road in south Orlando.)   Info:   alaunit286pinecastlefl @gmail.com
Third Marine Division Association Reunion – Tues to Sun Aug 11-16 – 2015 Reunion of the Marine Corps 3rd Division at the Double Tree Universal Hotel, 5780 Major Blvd, Orlando, 32819.   The theme is commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War.   It is expected that a few Marines with WW2 service on Iwo Jima will be attending.   Info:   Ron at usmcarty312@ aol.com   630-971-9593.   (Thank you for the flyer, Richard Black!)
NEX – Navy Exchange Special – Aug 12-18   For persons eligible for NEX, the next scratch off coupon event will take place at the Orlando Navy Exchange on August 12-18.   The scratch off coupon allows you to save up to 3 times during this period. One discount per transaction. Get an extra 5%, 10%, 15%, 25% or 50% Off with use of the coupon.   1 in 3 cards has 10% Off or better!   NEX in Orlando is for all branches of active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, retirees, 100% service-connected disabled veterans and their dependents.   It is located west of Orlando Int’l Airport, about 1 mile south of the Beachline Expy/528 on Tradeport Dr.  Competitive pricing and programs. The big white building on the west side of Tradeport -   7151 Earhart Dr., Orlando, 32827.     www.mynavyexchange.com   407-857-3550
Central Florida Navy League luncheon and meeting – Wed. Aug 12 – All persons who support the sea services, whether civilian or military, are welcomed to attend this gathering on the 2nd Wed. of each month.  11:30 – 1pm at the Radisson Hotel (near UCF), 1724 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, 32826.   Interesting speakers and networking potential includes the simulation technology businesses.   $20 with RSVP or $25 at the door.  3rd largest Navy League in FL.   Contact Bob K. (Membership Chair.) at navleaguecenfl@ juno.com    407-977-7575
National 75th Anniversary of Airborne and Special Operations – Wed. Aug 12 – event at 7pm Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, 32819.
82nd Airborne Division Association National Convention – Wed-Mon Aug 12-17 - Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. Special Room Rate:   $85.   Cost/Resister at www. paratrooperdz.com.
Every Day is Veterans Day event – Fri Aug 14 - Information on resources to the Veteran’s community.
10am – 1pm at One Senior Place, 715 Douglas Avenue Altamonte Springs, 32714.   This is a special tribute celebration as we honor and remember the service and sacrifice of our Veterans past and present. Keynote speaker is Colonel Robert C. Springer, a veteran of both NASA and the United States Marine Corps.   Food, Door Prizes and Give Aways.   Flyer available.   Organized by VITAS Healthcare and One Senior Place.  
Does your organization want to have a table to reach others?    Info: 407.949.6733 ormichelle@oneseniorplace.com
Villagers for Veterans event – Fri Aug 14 - A fund-raiser for a service dog for Army Sgt. Pam Kelly. The Army veteran lost the use of both her legs and right arm in a 2006 training accident. She served as the first response combat medic in her unit from 1989 to 2006 and the accident crushed her spine, head and tore both her shoulders.   Kelly has the use of her left arm and needs a multi-task service dog.   Villagers for Veterans club is trying to raise $10,000 to help her.   A karaoke benefit will be held Aug. 14 at 6 pm in the SeaBreeze Recreation Center. “Paws for a Hero” has free admission is free and donations will be accepted.   Basket raffles, 50/50 raffle, karaoke, music and fun.   Info:   Marie Bogdonoff   516-220-5068   villagersforveterans @gmail.com
(Another event on the Villagers for Veterans horizon - On November 7, the group will sponsor a book signing for “Mighty Moms of Walter Reed.” It will be held at the American Legion Lady Lake Post and feature mothers and their wounded sons and daughters who spent time at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.   On another future date V4V hopes to have another fundraiser for John Peck, a Marine who lost both arms and legs while serving in Afghanistan. The group raised $7,000 in a benefit for Peck last summer and he is still waiting for experimental surgery to replace his arms.   Who says that retirement means being bored and sedentary???)
Florida Association of Veteran Owned Businesses mtg (FAVOB) – Tues Aug 18 – meeting at 10am, a “Chamber of Commerce” of sorts open to all veteran owned businesses, at American Legion Florida Department bldg., 1912A Lee Road, Orlando, FL 32810.   19 states offer contract preferences to veteran owned businesses.   Florida is NOT one of them.   Our goal is to change that in big business, our cities, and counties too.   See FAVOB Facebook site.   Info:   Chairman Michael Waldrop   mwaldrop@ blue-cord.com
Orange County Mayors’ Veterans Advisory Council –Wed. Aug 19 – 1:30pm monthly meeting of numerous organizations and individuals for the benefit of Central FL veterans and active duty personnel.   Planning of events and awareness is shared.   Designated representatives allow groups to coordinate efforts and unite for the common cause.   If your Orange County /Central FL vet/military associated group isn’t attending, it should plan to get involved.   Mayor Teresa Jacobs is very supportive of a veteran-friendly community.   Contact Chairman Edwin Marrero for attendance and location information.   emarrero81@ cfl.rr.com  
Networking for Veterans - Thurs Aug 20 – VetBuds is a group of military veterans whose purpose is to provide an open forum and networking source.  9am at First Watch cafe’, 1221 S. Orlando Ave, Maitland, 32751 (between Lake Ave and Circle Dr)  Veterans might help each other through our combined businesses, social and personal knowledge and connections.  Purchase your own breakfast, informal/casual meeting.  No dues.  Info:  Forrest   citrusolution91@ gmail.com   407-347-6499
Greeters needed!  Honor Flight Welcome Home –Sat. Aug 22 – Orlando Int’l Airport –After a day spent in Washington DC, 25 veterans of WWII and Korea return home thru Orlando Int’l Airport.   The hub of the nation-wide organization will take veterans on a single day trip to our nation’s capital where they visit the WWII, Korea, and Vietnam War Memorials, Marine Corps Iwo Jima and the Air Force Monuments, and witness the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.   This group will return at about 10pm and enter the terminal area at about 10:30 – 11pm. Come welcome these former warriors home!   “Welcome Home” receptions at the airports makes a difference!   Bring your flags, banners and signs! – Southwest Airlines #915 from Baltimore-Washington (BWI), Terminal A, Airside 2 (hotel area in front of Starbucks.) Before leaving home, check online to see if the flight is on time because there may be delays due to weather, mechanical or medical issues.  
Free parking has been arranged at an off airport property – FastPark and Relax – who has been very generous to Honor Flights with free parking and shuttles to the airport (tips welcomed by drivers!) - Contact Cathy Haynes for those details NLT 7pm     chaynes11629@yahoo.com    407-239-8468.
New:   Vouchers are available for airport garage parking from a GOAA rep. in the terminal for this event – maximum of 3 hours – BUT you have to take a paper/card upon entering the airport garage.   The vouchers will not work if you use the E-Pass/SunPass transponders – we cannot credit back the charge.
For the Early Birds - you can wave these veterans off in the morning no later than 5am – same location.   They process thru Security early and quickly.   Wave them off for a wonderful day!
(FOR THE REMAINDER OF HONOR FLIGHTS IN 2015, SEE BELOW.)
Veterans Business Initiative (VBI) - Tues Aug 25 - The VBI will run for eight weeks starting Tues Aug 25 through October with two sessions per day.   This is a no cost program for all Veterans who are seeking entrepreneurship opportunities, employment and continuing education. It will be held at the Central Florida Disability Chamber of Commerce (CFDC) located at the National Entrepreneur Center, 3201 E. Colonial Dr., Suite A-120, Orlando, 32803.   Register before Fri Aug 21.   Info:   Lisa Hancock at lisah@ mnpwr.com; Rogue Gallart rogue@ nationalec.org  407-420-4875    www. cfdisabilitychamber.org  
Central Florida Veterans Inc. mtg – Tues Aug 25 – Meeting of veterans and groups in the Central Florida area.   Meeting includes a guest speaker and sharing of information that is important to veterans.   This group meets on the LAST Tuesday of every other month. (Even numbered months) in the Orlando VA Medical Center at Lake Baldwin in the Cafeteria.   5:30pm.   Info:   Greg Smith at 901-438-7734   farside53@gmail.com
A Veterans Community Inaugural Golf Tournament – Fri Aug 28 – Fundraiser at North Shore Golf Club at Lake Nona.   8:30am Shotgun start.   Army LTG Jack Stultz, (ret.) formerly Chief Army Reserve, will serve as our Honorary Grand Marshall and will be joining us for golf and remarks.  This Central Florida not-for-profit has a mission to provide safe, and stable housing to homeless Veterans and their families    $125 for 1 golfer, or $400 for a foursome, includes 18 holes of golf, happy hour, door prizes, and all contests.   Sponsorships welcomed.   Info: sarah@ aveteranscommunity.org or Kyle Evans   407-810-1916kyle.evans@redconsolutionsgroup.com
ON THE HORIZON
Spirit of 45 event - Tues Sept 1 - Special tribute honoring our local WWII heroes and commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the End of WWII.   9:30am – 11am, Winter Park Civic Center 1050 W. Morse. Ave. Winter Park, 32789.   Musical Salute by VFW 2093 Community Band and soloist Charles Haugabrooks.   All veterans and family members welcome. Flyer available.   Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare.   RSVP to Veronica Soto 407.599.2534   veronica.soto@vitas.com     
September 2, 1945 – V-J Day  Thank a Pacific Theater veteran for his/her service!
Orange County Hispanic Heritage Month exhibit – Wed. Sep 9 - Kick off of Hispanic Heritage Month at the History Center.    Part of the exhibit will be a commemoration of the US Army 65th Infantry – “The Borinqueneers”  In 1899, the Army 65th Infantry Regiment from Puerto Rico was established.   It was the largest, longest-standing, & only active-duty segregated Latino military unit in US history until 1959.   The Borinqueneers played a prominent role in World War I, World War II, and particularly the Korean War.   They performed many remarkable military accomplishments despite the additional burdens of segregation and prejudice.   The group will receive the Congressional Gold Medal recognition – like the Tuskegee Airmen, Navajo Code Talkers, Women Air Service Pilots, and others.   A ceremony is being planned for later in the year in Washington DC.   With over 60 Borinqueneers still living in the Central Florida area, an effort is being made to take them to Washington for the unveiling of the medal.
Anyone who is a Borinqueneer, whose family member is/was one, who has some items to display on temporary loan, please contact Dennis Freytes   407-298-1151   dennisfreytes@ hotmail.com
September 11 Memorial Event – Sat. Sept 12 – Fire and Iron Motorcycle Club will hold Station 10’s 7th Annual 9-11 Memorial Event at 10am at the American Legion Post 2874 S. Sanford Ave, Sanford, 32773.  Active, retired, volunteer Firefighters, fire service connected and interested others, with and without motorcycles gather to commemorate the Brotherhood and significance of Sept. 11, 2001. Other area Fire and Iron stations will also be present.   Food and fun after the ceremony.   (Flyer available.) Contact Capt. Ron Ryan  fandi10pres@ gmail.com  
Golf Tournament – Sat. Sept 19 – American Legion Post 286 sponsors this event with proceeds to benefit homeless veterans in Orange County.   Registration deadline is Sept 5.   8:30 start at Dubsdread Golf Course, 549 W. Par St, Orlando.   $75 includes lunch and prizes.   407-859-1460
Gold Star Mother’s and Families  – Sun Sep 27 – Are you a family who lost a loved one while in military service or know someone else who did?   Please share this information with them and contact 407-691-4548 before Sept. 15.   This day was originally established in 1936 as Gold Star Mother’s Day and many communities have included all family members.   A remembrance ceremony will be held from 3pm – 5pm in the Orlando City Hall Rotunda, 400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, 32802.   Bring a photo of your loved one.  Caring public is invited.   Event coordination is being done by VITAS and AUSA.  Info: Eva at 407-691-4579  eva.paganhill@ vitas.com   Or De at   daila.espeut-jones@ zeltech.com
City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade Applications Available
The 16th annual City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade is Saturday, Nov. 14 in Downtown Orlando. Veterans groups, active-duty military, marching bands and youth organizations are encouraged to participate in the parade, which will be televised live on Central Florida News 13. Applications for the parade are currently available by visiting cityoforlando.net/ veteransparade. Contact Doug Richards at douglas.richards@ cityoforlando.net or 407.246.2782 for more information.
Oct 3 - I CAARE for Law Enforcement Ride – fundraiser and information resource by Wounded Officers Initiative, Windermere Police Foundation, and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 93 (Orange County Sheriff's Office) 10:30am from the Seminole Harley dealer at 620 Hickman Circle in Sanford, and will end at the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum at 6350 Horizon Drive in Titusville.   www. WoundedOfficersInitiative.org   More info later.
Nov 14 – Marine Corps Foundation organizing the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Orlando.   You don’t have to have served in the USMC to attend.   Sponsorships welcomed.   Info: Jan Baka at jan.baka@ ecs-federal.com   407-745-3029   www. centralfloridamarines.org  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Young Marines need help - 9 Young Marines of the Orlando Devil Dogs unit. Young Marines (ages 8 to 18) from across the country gather in Window Rock, AZ, to honor and give praise to the Navajo Code Talkers from WWII. The Young Marines’ theme for the 2015 event is “Teaching Today’s Youth about Yesterday’s Heroes.”  These Young Marines will be attending a class about the Code Talkers, setting up flags and marching in the Navajo Nation parade.   They will be providing gifts for the Navajo Code Talkers families and visiting the Navajo Nation Zoo and the Navajo Museum.  
Your contribution will help cover the airfares, accommodations, meals and other fees and expenses to host the 9 teenage Young Marines during the Annual Navajo Code Talkers Day events that will take place from August 13 to the 15th 2015.   See:   gofundme.com    This effort will make a lifetime impact on these young men and women.   You don’t see these youth’s pictures and stories in the media – they’re too busy doing too much good in our communities instead of becoming problems….
HONOR FLIGHTS from area hubs for the remainder of 2015:
Sat. Aug 22 –25 vets     Southwest Airlines #915 from BWI; Arriving MCO at 10pm.
Thurs. Sep 10 – 35 vets   - Southwest Airlines #407 from BWI; Arriving MCO at 8.35pm.
Sat. Sep 12 – Central FL hub – no information.
Sat. Sep 26 – Villages Flightless Honor Flight – 15 vets of WW2 will make a “Kiwi Flight” – kiwis are flightless birds.   It is a virtual tour via video format of all Washington DC monument stops and ceremonies except that this flight does not leave the ground.   It is a unique effort because it allows veterans to experience the trip even though they are medically unable to fly.    A “Welcome Home” reception is still held at 2pm – public invited – at American Legion Post #347 (Rolling Acres), 699 W Lady Lake Blvd, Lady Lake, 32159.  An Honor Flight with everything except leaving the ground.   Villages Honor Flight was recognized by the national Honor Flight Network for this unique concept!
Sat Sep 26 – 25 vets     Southwest Airlines #915 from BWI; Arriving MCO at 10pm.
Sat Oct 17 –-25 vets    Southwest Airlines #915 from BWI; Arriving MCO at 10pm.
NEWLY ADDED - Fri Oct 23 – 25 vets   info pending.
Sat Oct 24 – Central FL hub – no information.
Wed Oct 28 – 35 vets - Southwest Airlines #915 from BWI; Arriving MCO at 10.00pm
INFO to keep and share - because we care
Veterans in crisis – For you or someone you know - Confidential Hotline:  1-800-273-8255, #1. 
Or:   Website at   veteranscrisisline    provides 24/7 confidential chat online assistance;
Or:   text 838255   for   24/7 confidential assistance.   They are there because they care….
Camaraderie Foundation in Central Florida provides resources for private and confidential Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) counseling for warriors and their families.    It works.   It has saved lives, marriages and families.  Contact 407-841-0071
Caring and sharing,
Cathy Haynes
Member/supporter of numerous veteran and military organizations in Central FL
407-239-8468

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