Dear Neighbor,

The Vietnam War and the impacts it had on the United States have profoundly influenced our country as we know it today. A war cemented in time, it will never be forgotten and we vow to continue supporting the Vietnam War veterans in Florida and across the country. 

On March 29th, we honor National Vietnam War Veterans Day. In 2017, President Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 which marks the anniversary of the disestablishment of the U.S. Military Assistance Command in Vietnam as the very last U.S. combat troops evacuated Vietnam to return home. Thank you to those who served and those who paid the ultimate price to protect our freedom.

As the spring officially begins this month, we have important information about VA pensions, an increased number of scamming incidents nationwide, and how to take advantage of Florida's state parks for free. Read more about these important messages below.

Finally, if you know a high school student or young adult (under age 23) interested in attending one of our nation's prestigious service academies, our upcoming Service Academy Day in May is for them. Interested young adults can learn more about congressional appointments to the United States Military Academy at West Point, the United States Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Take a look at the flyer below and share with anyone you think might be interested in taking the next steps to serve our country through higher education. 

With all that's happening this Congress, it is my greatest honor to represent you and hear from you about the issues that matter most. You can read below about what we've been up to this week, and as always, you can stay up to date with us here, on our website, and on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

For the Republic,

Congresswoman Kat Cammack                                                                                Proudly Representing Florida's Third Congressional District

National Vietnam War Veterans Day

March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

On this day in 1973, the U.S. Military Assistance Command in Vietnam was disbanded and the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam.

The 9 million Americans who served during the Vietnam War era and the 58,000 names memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. are true heroes.

To our Vietnam Veterans, thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Service Academy Day On May 4th

Service Academy Day is right around the corner! Learn more about our nation's military service academies and how to apply for the upcoming school year beginning in 2025. Our office will host the Service Academy Day on Saturday, May 4 from 9am to 12pm at Trinity Catholic School in Ocala. For more information, please contact Dorothy in our Gainesville office at (352) 505-0838. 

The Florida Park Service Offers Discounted Annual Entrance Passes

Veterans can get a discounted (or free) annual entrance pass through the Florida Park Service! Read more to see if you qualify.

• Active duty and honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces, National Guard, or reserve units of the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard receive a 25 percent discount on annual entrance passes
• Free lifetime military entrance passes for honorably discharged United States veterans who have service-connected disabilities
• Free lifetime military entrance passes for surviving spouses and parents of deceased members of the United States Armed Forces, National Guard, or reserve units of the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard who have fallen in combat

SecVA Fraud Prevention Message

Beware of unaccredited representatives taking advantage of our veterans! Recently Denis McDonough, the Secretary of the VA, spoke out on this issue.

Click the button below to watch his message.

How Veterans Can Fight Fraud

Veterans and their families are popular targets for financial fraud. Scammers may try to defraud you through misleading emails, texts, cold calls, or online ads. Do not provide your personal information to anyone other than a VA-accredited representative. To learn more or find a representative near you, click the button below.

Veterans Pension Program

The Veterans Pension program provides monthly payments to wartime veterans who meet certain age or disability requirements, and who have income and net worth within certain limits.

Click below to find out if you’re eligible for this benefit!

VA Toll Free Number Not Working?
Try VERA!

Are you tired of using the VA toll-free number? Do you find they aren't answering your questions successfully? Perhaps you should try the VERA system!

The VERA system will allow you to set up an appointment with a trained VA employee who can connect you with additional personnel and resources. Please feel free to use the above flyer or click the button below to set up your appointment.

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