Defenders Of Freedom Florida

12/20/2025

What a great week for DOFFL, we were able to close out the year with (2) more veterans going to Wesley Chapel for TBI treatment. $20k+ well spent to know these veterans got some answers, treatment and support needed for TBI related issues they were struggling with.

Additionally we got this team holiday photo from our partners at Project Vet Relief from the recent annual conference and another $2k donation which will support our next veterans treatment.

*A huge compliment and proud moment to see what became the evenings theme “Collaboration vs Competition “ which shows we continue to reach and grow the word across all platforms. That’s a huge win for ALL of us dedicated to truly helping veterans and not just ourselves or egos. 🙏🤙🏻🇺🇸

12/15/2025

Great opportunity today to have a working luncheon and discuss many areas of veteran needs and shortfalls, possible solutions, ways to change the narrative of the “victim mentality “ and collaboration vs competition for helping the formation.

Always a great day when veterans discuss veteran issues and share many different ideas and insights that we only have collectively🇺🇸

12/13/2025

What an honor to be nominated by the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce for nonprofit of the year. To be nominated in a league with these amazing organizations is humbling in itself. We have worked with many veterans from Gulf Breeze and surrounding areas and hope that you’ll follow along and consider joining us sometime and donating to help our Post 9/11 veterans. 🙏🇺🇸

Celebrating Our Non-Profit of the Year Nominees

We’re proud to recognize the incredible organizations that go above and beyond to serve our Gulf Breeze community. Join us on January 30 at our 007 Annual Awards Gala as we honor these impactful nonprofits and celebrate their dedication.

Tickets are now on sale, and we are still seeking sponsors who want to support this meaningful event.

Purchase your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/gulf-breeze-area-chamber-foundation-2026-annual-awards-gala/tickets

For sponsorship opportunities or more details, contact the Chamber office.

12/08/2025

DOFFL is excited to announce we have two veterans (1AF & 1Marine) attending our newest clinic in Wesley Chapel starting today for their TBI related issues. Partnering with Peak Brain and Body gives us the opportunity so send veterans both here in Florida as well as our Texas facility Resiliency Brain Health. Thank you to the donors and sponsors who have made this possible. This makes 19 veterans we have been able to send and treat for TBI from the panhandle since 2020.

Collaboration vs Competition, more than just a tag line and catching on everywhere!

12/07/2025

Never forget this day or those that still rest below the water! We at DOFFL salute those brave men and a military and country that vowed to protect us 🫡🇺🇸

11/27/2025

A great event and an amazing time meeting other Project:VetRelief partners. We had fun and learned about many other of the organizations that are on the team as well as their amazing stories of what they are doing for our veteran community. We were proud that Collaboration vs Competition was recognized, adopted and agreed that it was the way forward with PVR. We have been pushing this for five years back here and abroad and it feels good knowing that more and more people agree and want to be part of something bigger than their selves or organization. Together we can help so many more and DOFFL is proud to be a partner to each of these amazing organizations.

What a night! 🎉 We hosted our annual networking event during the Department of Florida’s Fall Conference and brought together an amazing group of our Su***de Prevention strategic partners, board members, and VetRelief advocates. Collaboration vs. Competition emerged and came to life through fellowship, connection, and a fun unity activity. Grateful for this community and everything they do for Florida’s veterans!

11/22/2025

Great day for DOFFL and Project:VetRelief partners, sharing successes, challenges and how we grow TOGETHER! Shout out to Jason Skobel & Rob Vickers for addressing what we’re doing and impact the teams making for our veterans.

Major win today our mottos
“Action vs Awareness “ & “Collaboration vs Competition “ were echoed as the message they want to grow as well. Big win for Team DOFFL and gained new partners in our network. 🇺🇸

11/20/2025

https://www.wuwf.org/2025-11-20/new-mission-next-center-to-serve-military-and-veterans-in-santa-rosa-county

For every veteran available in the local area this is a Grand Opening you won’t want to miss! This is a good thing for ALL veterans don’t miss out 🇺🇸

A ribbon-cutting will be held Friday, Nov. 21 for the new VetCV Mission Next Center at the Pensacola State College Milton campus. The military and veterans resource center will be the first for Santa Rosa County and the first of its kind in Florida.

11/15/2025

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/defenders-of-freedom-fl-doffl-custom-knife-raffle

Make sure to get your ticket for this custom knife made from Primitive Grind by Joe Maynard and Josh Smith. Only 100 tickets being sold and this would make an excellent Christmas gift for the veteran in your life, friend, family, or even yourself. Tickets will go fast so get one while you can. Once all 100 are sold it’s gone. 🇺🇸

11/11/2025

Special treat today to meet, honor and present a true warrior WWII Army veteran Duane Brewton with a little DOFFL swag. This veteran is 108 and one of the only WWII veterans in the area and still proud as ever of his service to our nation.

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day on behalf of all of us at DOFFL. Today is your day you earned it and make sure to call a buddy and check on them as well.

God bless our veterans and America🇺🇸

11/10/2025

Such a great time today representing DOFFL and Krewe of SWAT with the Key Lime Bake Off. Such an awesome group of folks from all areas of the panhandle and support for veterans. Total raised today $10k in two hours!

Special shout out to Bamboo Wi***es Pensacola Beach for such a great venue, amazing staff and support along with a generous donation. All the chefs and SWAT members who showed up and showed out for this event.

Ricki McWilliams was the Special Agent in Charge and nothing but love and respect for her hard work and drive to make this a success.

Madrina Ciano there is a reason your the Face of Pensacola and it showed today 🤙🏻🇺🇸

The judges representing and having a great time we appreciate your time.

The Chefs one word DELICIOUS was what the crowds feedback was.

I always appreciate the people who showed up and the network I’ve built that support one another.

Collaboration vs Competition is more than a catch phrase 🤙🏻🇺🇸