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GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE
Florida is proud to be the most military and
veteran friendly state in the nation. As a
veteran, I will make sure our state continues
to honor the countless sacrifices made by the
1.5 million veterans who call our state home.
Over the past year we have continued to
expand our commitment to veterans in
Florida. In June of 2021,I signed three bills
that support active-duty military, veterans,
and their families by providing access to
educational programs, work force training
and strengthening veteran preferences for
state employment. In 2021,I also directed Careersource Florida to
use more than S15 million to help connect military veterans and their
spouses with work force training and employment opportunities in our
state. I look forward to doing even more for our veterans in 2022.
In Florida, our reasoning is simple -we support our veterans because
they have supported us. Not only do veterans make incredible
sacrifices for our state, but we also know our military and defense
industry supports more than 860,000 Florida jobs. According to the
latest data, having a military friendly state has generated $96.6 billion
in economic impact in one year.
With our large, retired military population, there is a welcoming
community for veterans no matter what part of the state you are jn.
The Florida Veterans' Benefits Guide is full of resources that draw
veterans and their families to our state. As Americans and Floridians,
we continue to support those who ensured our nation remains the
land of the free.
please share this guide with your fellow veterans and family members
so that these services can reach as many eligible individuals as
possible. We honor your service and appreciate the sacrifices you and
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your family have made to defend our freedom.

Ron Desantis
Governor
State of Florida

The printing of the 2022 edition of the F/or/.c/a Veferans' Benef/.fs Gu/.de
is provided by a generous grant from the Florida Veterans Foundation.
please visit www.HelpFLvets.org to make a donation in support of
their mission of No Florida Veteran Left Behind.