MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (March 21, 2025) – Veterans and/or their spouses residing in Manatee County are invited to attend one of five Veterans Services’ annual meetings this April to receive updates on eligible Veterans Affairs benefits.
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“This is a great opportunity to get updates on benefits,” said Manatee County At-Large Commissioner — and Marine Corps
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Gene Linked to Gulf War Illness
New study finds Alzheimer’s disease gene linked to Gulf War Illness
Nearly 300,000 Gulf War Veterans are currently diagnosed with Gulf War Illness (GWI). During the conflict, Gulf War Veterans were exposed to a combination of chemicals including pesticides, oil-well fires, and prophylaxis treatments like Pyridostigmine Bromide (PB). Veterans with this condition exhibit a …
Homeless Vets Stand Down 2021
FLVCS Stands Up to Help Homeless Vets
Florida Veterans for Common Sense (FLVCS) participated in the 2021 Sarasota County Homeless Vets Stand Down on June 26th. As an original co-founder of the Sarasota County Homeless Veterans Stand Down in 2000, FLVCS has participated ever since.
The Jewish Family & Children Services of the …
florida veterans for common sense, flvcs, Homeless Veterans Stand DownCall to Help Veterans with GWI
Veterans for Common Sense (VCS) Press Release
(Washington – April 30, 2021) – This week, 80 Members of Congress called for funding to help veterans with Gulf War Illness (GWI). Led by Representatives Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-MP) and Jack Bergman (R-MI), the bipartisan effort in support of a treatment research program targeted at …
Daren Soto, Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan, Gulf War Illness, Gus Bilirakis, Jack Bergman, vcs, Vern Buchanan, veterans for common senseToxic Exposure Bills Introduced
Two bipartisan Toxic Exposure bills have been introduced in Congress. They provide healthcare to Gulf War veterans who exhibit symptoms of exposure to burn pits and toxic chemicals during their duty in Iraq. Florida Senator, Marco Rubio (R-FL), is a co-sponsor of the bipartisan legislation, Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and …
Anthony Hardie, Gus Bilirakis, Joaquin Castro, Kirsten Gillibrand, Marco Rubio, Toxic Exposure, vcs, veterans for common senseThomas Paine Party Success
The 2021 Thomas Paine Birthday Party held on Saturday, February 13th, 2021 was a great success! Over 120 participants Zoomed in from all over the U.S. While we missed seeing everyone in person due to Coronavirus restrictions, we were glad to be able to extend our reach across the nation.
After …
Alexander Vindman, florida veterans for common sense, flvcs, SURF, Thomas Paine, Thomas Paine Award, Thomas Paine Birthday Party, Vets Village, VindmanFLVCS Letter to National Constitution Center Reference Liberty Medal to George W. Bush
November 2, 2018
Vice President Joe Biden
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
National Constitution Center
Independence Mall
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19106
Dear Vice President Biden,
Florida Veterans for Common Sense (FLVCS) believes veterans have a duty to help forge the future of our country. We support our nation’s founding principles of liberty, …
George W. Bush, Iraq war, Liberty AwardLegal Services Available for Veterans at Bay Pines in Pinellas County
Leaders Sign Monumental Agreement Ushering in New LegalService for Veterans – Bay Pines VA Healthcare SystemWith a stroke of pen, the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System(VAHCS) and several local law partners ushered in a new legalprogram for Veterans during an agreement signing ceremony lastmonth at the C.W. Bill
Lucky’s Market Supports Veterans and Green Path Veterans Farms: Sarasota Store Grand Opening: Party
Lucky’s Market supports veterans and Green Path Veterans Farms by awarding a grant to Florida Veterans for Common Sense Fund, Inc. (FLVCS FUND) a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit corporation to support its Green Path Veterans Farm Project.*
Lucky’s Market has chosen FLVCS FUND as a community partner and all members, supporters, and friends of …
Lucky's MarketVeterans Farm Project Underway
Giving Challenge and Veterans Farm Project
FLVCS FUND, our FLVCS sister 501 c 3 organization is a Giving Partner with the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and is participating in the Giving Challenge on September I, 2015. The Giving Challenge is a wonderful opportunity to help fund an exciting FLVCS FUND initiative.
We’re pleased to …