Florida Council of Chapters Communique Newsletter

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Emerald Coast Professionals (ECP) - ECP is a regional program of the JobsPlus One-stop Career Centers for Okaloosa and Walton Counties in Florida that offers networking and career support for professionals.

JobsPlus One-Stop Career Center - The Workforce Development Board of Okaloosa and Walton Counties is a non-profit organization that:

• Identifies and facilitates the management of workforce issues in our local community
• Convenes the appropriate organizations and individuals to address them
• Oversees the daily delivery of employment and training services to employers, workers, and job seekers through the JobsPlus One-Stop Career Centers

American Red Cross - The American Red Cross helps prepare communities for emergencies and keep people safe every day thanks to caring people who support the organization.

National Museum of the US Air Force - The National Museum of the United States Air Force (formerly the United States Air Force Museum) is the official National Museum of the United States Air Force and is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, near Dayton, Ohio. The NMUSAF is the world's largest and oldest military aviation museum.

USO - Since before the United States entered World War II, the USO (United Service Organizations) has been the bridge between the American public and the U.S. military.

HONOR FLIGHT - Emerald Coast Honor Flight is a non-profit organization honoring America's veterans for all their sacrifices. We fly our heroes and Guardians who reside in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Washington, and Holmes counties to Washington, DC to reflect at their memorials for a one day free visit.

AIR FORCE ARMAMENT MUSEUM - Experience the aviation warfare armament from the early days of World War I right through to today's high tech planes and bombs. Inside, you'll find an extensive collection of weaponry and interactive displays that will amaze and intrigue. Outside displays include vintage military aircraft including the fastest plane ever built - the SR-71 Blackbird!

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS - The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs provides information, loans, grants, healthcare services, housing, employment services, VA benefits, and VA services available to qualified veterans and their family & dependents.

US DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS - The US Department of Veterans Affairs provides patient care and federal benefits to veterans and their dependents. The Department of Veterans Affairs provides links to veterans benefits and services, as well as information and resources for other Departmental programs and offices.

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS - Disabled veterans need to know about all the services that are available to them free of charge from the DAV.