Welcome to Episode 11 of The FloBro Show! 🎙️🇺🇸We talk toTodd Hughes a local U.S. Army Veteran! He talks war stories: RPG close calls, catching a wild hedgehog, his first time getting shot at, camel spiders, and his story of when an IED went off close to him and his convoy. Which led him to be medically discharged from the Army. He discusses his time serving in Iraq and life now living as a disabled Vet. He now works as a local Florida Veteran Services Program Manager. Him and his family are the most down to earth, selfless, and humble people you'll ever meet! He is very active in many Sarasota & Manatee Veteran non profits and has resources for anyone who wants or needs help. If you or someone you know is active military, veteran, or first responder and needs mental, physical, or financial help scroll down ⬇️ to the bottom of this description and there is a detailed list of resource links to check out. Thank you to all our services members and their families.~ BUY OUR MERCH~https://www.florigins.com/collections/the-flobro-show-womens-apparelStudio Art - https://www.florigins.com/collections/state-flagsThe FloBro Show is brought to you byFLOrigins, Florida’s elite lifestyle brand. Rooted in authenticity.https://www.florigins.com⬇️List of Veteran Resources⬇️Goodwill Manasota Veterans Serviceshttps://www.facebook.com/MansotaVeteransServiceshttps://www.linkedin.com/company/goodwill-manasota-veterans-services/https://www.experiencegoodwill.org/veteransservicesWe assist veterans and their families with all things employment. Resume, job search, and interview training.Get Involved:Lutz Buddy Uphttps://www.facebook.com/LBUManasota/https://www.lutzlivetotell.org/Vet Tixhttps://www.vettix.org/SRQ Vetshttps://srqvets.org/https://www.facebook.com/srqvets.org/?ref=br_rs941-SRQVETS(941-777-8387)Operation Outdoor Freedomhttps://www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Florida-Forest-Service/Recreation/OperationWounded Warrior Projecthttps://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/Project Healing Watershttps://projecthealingwaters.org/My Warrior’s Placehttps://www.mywarriorsplace.org/My Warrior's Place offers a relaxed tropical setting nestled on the Little Manatee River in Ruskin, FL. Their Mission is: To honor, support, and promote healing of the mind and spirit by providing a relaxed setting, special programs and to be a resource for any Military Service Member, Veteran, Fire Fighter, Law Enforcement Officer (active or retired), Blue Star, Silver Star or Gold Star Family Member.Operation Eco Vetshttps://operationecovets.org/?fbclid=IwAR1JixpzvbtWi0dGWIaVJG_JJkXPotcBYP4BG5vdHN6rGcT_x-GjdWq-E3Uhttps://www.facebook.com/operationecovetsOperation ECO Vets has a mission to enable personal, educational, and professional growth opportunities specifically tailored to our Veteran community through a focus on self-reliance, sustainability skills development, and social connections in a scenic, natural environment that fosters overall healing and wellness.Florida State Parkshttps://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/florida-state-parks-annual-pass941 Vetshttps://www.facebook.com/941vets/Dental & Medical AssistanceWounded Veterans Relief Fund’s Dental Assistance Programhttps://wvrf.org/dental-program/Turning Points Medical and Dental Clinichttps://tpmanatee.org/medical-and-dental-clinic/Rebuilding America’s Warriors (R.A.W.)https://www.rebuildingamericaswarriors.org/index.htmlRebuilding America's Warriors (R.A.W.) is a non-profit foundation dedicated to providing free reconstructive surgery to recently wounded and disfigured active service and veteran status warriors.Operation Rubixhttps://www.operationrubix.org/The mission of Operation Rubix is to provide a network of options to Veterans and their families. Sarasota Vet Centerhttps://www.va.gov/sarasota-vet-center/They offer confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting.
