Useful Community Links

CENTCOM
US Central Command
Responsible for U.S. security interests in 20 nations, stretching through the Arabian Gulf region into Central Asia.
Tampa Recruiting Battalion
Team Gator – consisting of Families, Civilians, Community Partners and disciplined Soldiers – is an adaptive network of values-based leaders who support the growth of the next “Greatest Generation,” while taking care of our most precious asset…People.
Mailing Address:
ATTN: (Office & Name)
United States Army
Tampa Recruiting Battalion
3350 Buschwood Park Dr., Ste 140
Tampa, FL 33618-4447
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
With 1.5 million veterans, Florida is the most veteran-friendly state in the nation. The Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs is the premier point of entry for Florida veterans to access earned services, benefits and support. Thank you for your service. We honor you.
Florida Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
The
ESGR, a Department of Defense office, is comprised of dedicated and trained volunteers and staff. We will develop and promote employer support for Guard and Reserve service by advocating relevant initiatives, recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of applicable laws, and resolving conflict between employers and service members.
ESGR informs and educates service members and their civilian employers regarding their rights and responsibilities governed by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). ESGR does not have statutory authority to enforce, but serves as a neutral, free resource to employers and service members. ESGR’s trained ombudsmen provide mediation of issues relating to compliance with USERRA.
Gold Star Mothers – Tampa Bay
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. is a service organization aiding Families of the Fallen, Veterans, Wounded Warriors and Active Military and their Families.

SOCOM
United States Special Operations Command
The United States Special Operations Command is the Unified Combatant Command charged with overseeing the various Special Operations Component Commands of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force of the United States Armed Forces.

MEDCOM
US Army Medical Command
Medcom is a leading employee benefits administrator, well-known for specializing in exceptional service offering a variety of products that are designed to help employers meet the challenges of a rapidly changing workforce.
Florida National Guard 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team
The 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team is an infantry brigade combat team of the Florida Army National Guard. The 53rd Infantry Brigade is the largest National Guard unit in the state of Florida. The brigade was one of fifteen enhanced readiness brigades, designed and trained to support active duty divisions.
Florida Army National Guard

Veterans Art Center
As Veterans return home from war many struggle to process what they experienced in a constructive manner. The Veterans Art Center Tampa Bay (VACTB) provides Veterans and their families an opportunity to help the healing process through the practice of art.