Of the fifty states, Florida may be one of the most proactive in welcoming veterans to its region. In fact, the state has even launched a massive marketing campaign to attract former servicemembers, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Florida is already home to 1.58 million veterans, but state officials want to encourage even more to become residents.
"We want to show them Florida's great economy, the high quality of life here and our great schools," Bobby Carbonell, Veterans Florida executive director, told the news source. "There are a lot of benefits for veterans in our state, but many people don't know about them."
Carbonell and his agency, Veterans Florida, are using $4.3 million in state funding to reach veterans through various channels and encourage them to relocate to Florida. Their efforts began in January 2016 and have been steady since.
The agency told the Orlando Sentinel the state is home to the largest VA Medical Center in the country, some of the nation's best beaches and a patriotic spirit, all of which make Florida a great place for veterans seeking a new place to call home.