Florida
277
Local Posts
62
Counties Served
154
With Websites
264
With Phone
Top Counties by Legion Posts
Palm Beach County
17 posts
Broward County
16 posts
Brevard County
15 posts
Orange County
14 posts
Pinellas County
13 posts
Miami-Dade County
12 posts
Volusia County
12 posts
Lee County
11 posts
Polk County
11 posts
Hillsborough County
10 posts
83
Local Posts
35
Counties Served
30
With Websites
83
With Phone
Top Counties by VFW Posts
Miami-Dade County
6 posts
Lee County
5 posts
Pasco County
5 posts
Brevard County
4 posts
Duval County
4 posts
Pinellas County
4 posts
Polk County
4 posts
St. Lucie County
4 posts
Broward County
3 posts
Citrus County
3 posts
Veteran Population
1,494,804
Total Veterans
7.0%
of Population
1,335,848
Male Veterans
158,956
Female Veterans
Veterans by Service Era
| Era | Veterans | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Post-9/11 | 185,268 | 12.4% |
| Gulf War Era | 543,006 | 36.3% |
| Vietnam Era | 505,624 | 33.8% |
| Korean Conflict | 115,404 | 7.7% |
| World War II | 28,434 | 1.7% |
| Peacetime | 4,384,943 | 23.8% |
Source: VA National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics
About Florida
Renowned for its sunny beaches and as a top tourist destination, Florida also has a significant veteran population. The state provides various benefits like property tax exemptions, educational programs, and a network of VA healthcare facilities.
Veterans Organizations & Patriotic Societies in Florida
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American Revolution
1 organization
- NSDAR Florida State Society (NSDAR)
Spanish–American War
2 organizations
- Naval Order of the United States (NAVALORDER)
- VFW Department of Florida (VFW)
World War I
1 organization
- Florida American Legion Department (legion)
World War II
2 organizations
- 1st Air Commando Association (AIRCOMMANDO)
- Blue Star Mothers of America (BLUESTARMOTHERS)
Vietnam War
1 organization
- Hearts and Homes for Veterans Inc. (HHVETERANS)
War on Terror
3 organizations
- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs (MEDICALSERVICEDOGS)
- K9s For Warriors (K9SFORWARRIORS)
- Wounded Warrior Project (WWP)
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