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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Ashley Moody is honoring the men and women who served in the United States’ armed forces this Veterans Day. Senator Moody delivered a video address thanking these brave patriots for their service and sacrifice. Florida is the proud home of more than 1.5 million veterans, and Senator Moody continues to work hard to ensure the Sunshine State is the most military-friendly state in the nation. Today, Senator Moody will be in Sarasota to honor Vietnam-era veterans in a pinning ceremony.
Senator Ashley Moody said, “This Veterans Day, please join me in thanking the valiant men and women who served in the U.S. armed forces, including the more than 1.5 million that call Florida home. The rights and freedom we enjoy today were secured through the blood, sweat, and sacrifice of these patriots. Through their devoted service, our great American experiment continues.”
Senator Moody is committed to fighting for U.S. military members and veterans. Since becoming Florida’s newest Senator, Moody has:
- Cosponsored the Military Spouse Hiring Act to address difficulties servicemembers’ families face when looking for work;
- Cosponsored the Major Richard Star Act, which seeks to fix unjust disability policies for retired combat veterans;
- Introduced Drone Espionage Act to crack down on spying through video surveillance of military installations;
- Supported the Veterans Education and Technical Skills (VETS) Opportunity Act, which would expand educational benefits for veterans;
- Supported the Restore VA Accountability Act of 2025, which would help ensure that only the most dedicated individuals can serve veterans;
- Held a town hall with VA Secretary Collins in Tampa to discuss issues facing veterans;
- Requested President Trump to send F-35As to Homestead Air Reserve Base;
- Recognized 200 years of U.S. Navy presence in Pensacola and discussed the critical importance of the Navy and Coast Guard’s presence in the Florida Panhandle; and more.
When Senator Moody served as Florida’s Attorney General, she formed the Florida Military and Veterans Assistance Program to assist service members and their families who have been affected by scams. From 2019 and January 2025, when Senator Moody left the Attorney General’s office, MVAP recovered more than $3.7 million from over 2,300 complaints for affected military members and their families.
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