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Nickname: The Sunshine State Capital: Tallahassee Population: 22,183,852 VA Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN): VISN 8
American Legion

The American Legion in Florida

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277
Local Posts
62
Counties Served
154
With Websites
264
With Phone

Top Counties by Legion Posts

Broward County 16 posts
Brevard County 15 posts
Orange County 14 posts
Pinellas County 13 posts
Volusia County 12 posts
Lee County 11 posts
Polk County 11 posts
VFW

Veterans of Foreign Wars in Florida

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83
Local Posts
35
Counties Served
30
With Websites
83
With Phone

Top Counties by VFW 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
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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