
Military service members and veterans share the discipline, education and experience that’s integral to becoming part of Florida’s firefighting community. OPERATION DISPATCH cuts out redundant training so military-trained firefighters take 40 hours of training specific to Florida standards.

Employ Florida is the statewide workforce policy and investment board of business and government leaders charged with guiding workforce development for the state of Florida.
Complete Florida is ready, willing and able to help you get your college degree or certificate, advancing your career, both in the military and after your military service. Complete Florida offers an affordable and supportive path to a degree for individuals who have served our country.

The Florida Veterans Foundation operates for the direct and indirect benefit of the Veterans of Florida, the FDVA, and Florida Veteran Service Organizations.

The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs is the premier point of entry for Florida veterans to access earned services, benefits and support. The FDVA also publishes the annual Florida Veterans’ Benefits Guide.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation waives professional licensing fees for Active Duty, Veterans, and Spouses. You can also transfer your valid professional license from other states.

Active Duty and Veterans enjoy a 25% discount on annual passes to Florida’s award-winning State Parks system. Honorably discharged veterans with a service-connected disability receive free lifetime entrance passes to Florida State Parks.
The Florida World War II Heritage Trail, a 72-page guidebook, includes color and archival photographs of Florida sites related to World War II, and biographical sketches of many men and women who played a significant role during the war.
The National Naval Aviation Museum is the world’s largest Naval Aviation museum and one of the most-visited museums in the state of Florida.