The VetCV Foundation Mission Next Center is honored to support Pensacola State College’s Lumberjack Festival 2025!
Join us for some fun outdoors at the Pensacola State College Milton Campus! Enjoy friendly competitions, local vendors and craftsmen, food trucks, prizes, and more! General admission for this community festival is completely free, so bring the whole family for a day of woodsy fun.
Join TeamVetCV and Marine Corps League Pensacola in Honoring Our Fallen Warfighters.
We are honored to announce our participation in Wreaths Across America 2025. VetCV, including the VetCV Foundation and the VetCV Mission Next Center, have partnered with the Marine Corps League, Cpl J. R. Spears Detachment 066, to join hundreds of community volunteers in laying wreaths on gravesites at Barrancas National Cemetery on December 13, 2025.
We invite you to sponsor a wreath or volunteer your time to ensure that those memorialized at Barrancas are remembered and venerated for their service and sacrifice to our great nation. Sponsorships and contributions made to Wreaths Across America pay for the wreaths themselves and help support the continued operation of the program, as well as organizations serving our nation’s veterans.
Wreath placement begins at 7:30 AM CST on December 13, 2025, at:
Family and designated placement wreaths will be placed from 8:00 AM–9:00 AM. General placement will follow from 9:00 AM–10:30 AM, with a formal ceremony at 11:00 AM at the Memorial Plaza.
Today, we pause to remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001. We honor the lives lost, the bravery of first responders, and the resilience of our nation in the face of adversity. As we reflect on this day, let us hold close the values of unity, compassion, and service that emerged in the aftermath. May we never forget the sacrifices made and continue to support one another with the strength that defines us.
Respectfully,
TeamVetCV
We at VetCV thank you for trusting us to continue to do our part in supporting our Nation’s active military, Veterans, and their families.
If your organization is hiring – Post your Jobs on VetCV. Email or call us at teamvetcv@vetcv.com, 850.441.2008 – We’ll help get the word out!
National Purple Heart Day is observed every year on August 7th to honor U.S. Service Members who were wounded or killed in combat. TeamVetCV would like to take the time to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of those recipients of the United States Military’s oldest award.
Today, we’d like to honor Purple Heart Recipient, Vietnam Veteran, and VetCV Foundation Board President Pete McKanna (SGT, USMC Ret.)
Pete McKanna (left) and team on patrol Northwest of Da Nang during his 2nd tour in 1970-1971.
Pensacola State College Purple Heart Day Ceremony, 2025
Chris Lambert, three time Purple Heart recipient and VetCV Advisory Board Member speaks at the Pensascola State College (PSC) Purple Heart Day Ceremony (left). The event was also attended by VetCV Foundation President Pete McKanna and other Foundation Board Members, including Board Vice President and PSC Veterans Upward Bound Director Robbie Gregg and Board Chairman Niels Andersen (right).
Today’s ceremony at Pensacola State College also recognized the exemplary commitment and dedication of PSC President Ed Meadows, faculty, and the Board of Trustees in supporting the over 600 veterans and 21 active duty military students building their futures there.
As part of our commitment to delivering vital resources to veterans and their families, VetCV is thrilled to forge a trusted Patriot Teaming Partner relationship with The Law Firm of Levin Papantonio, a renowned law firm championing justice for those who served. Levin Papantonio provides unparalleled legal support, fighting for veterans and their families ensuring they receive the legal advice, compensation, and care they deserve in a challenging legal landscape.
How to Choose the Right Law Firm to Represent You
At VetCV, we’re committed to empowering you with the knowledge to make informed decisions, especially when selecting a law firm to represent you in legal matters like toxic exposure claims.
Here are key factors to consider:
First, look for experience—choose a firm with a proven track record in veteran-related cases, like our Legal Patriot Partner, Levin Papantonio, who’ve secured billions in settlements.
Second, ensure they’re transparent about fees; reputable firms work on contingency, meaning no upfront costs for you.
Third, check their reputation through client reviews and success stories, and confirm they prioritize communication, keeping you informed every step of the way.
Finally, trust your instincts—select a firm that understands your service and fights with compassion.
VetCV Collaborates With Levin Papantonio Law Firm To Offer Free Case Evaluation for Veterans
Since 1955, Levin Papantonio has earned a reputation as one of the most successful personal injury and mass tort law firms in the nation. The firm has helped to secure more than $80 billion in jury verdicts and settlements. Their large team of 35 attorneys handle claims throughout the country ranging from prescription drugs, medical devices, defective products, car accidents, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation, to consumer and environmental protection.
Moreover, the firm has been involved in dozens of national cases that have helped Veterans receive the compensation they deserve. Recent litigation includes Defective Military Ear Plugs, Toxic Water Exposure at Camp Lejeune, Burn Pits in Iraq and Afghanistan, Opioid Addiction, VA Disability Benefits to TSGLI Insurance. Below are 2 cases the firm is handling that adversely affect veterans and their families, so we encourage you to learn more.
Depo-Provera Contraceptive
This popular drug has been linked to an increased risk of meningioma brain tumors. If you or a loved one took birth control shots from drugmaker Pfizer, you may qualify for compensation. Click here for a free case review.
Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs)
Found in sugary cereals, snacks, and sodas, UPFs may have harmed you or your loved ones with conditions like type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, when they were consumed in your youth. These foods, linked to a rising epidemic, could qualify you for compensation through a mass tort lawsuit. Click here to see if you may qualify.
Team VetCV would like to wish you and your family a safe and happy 4th of July. We hope that you will enjoy the company of friends and family as you reflect on the people and places all around us that make our nation great.
Our offices will be closed Friday, July 4th and will reopen Monday, July 7th.
This Memorial Day, we hope that no matter how you celebrate, whether through quiet reflection or by getting together with friends and family, you keep the people we’ve lost with you as you do so. We live in freedom because of them. Let us enjoy that life and freedom for them.
Below are some events that we will be attending in our local community in Northwest Florida. We hope that you will join TeamVetCV in celebrating the lives and sacrifices of our nation’s heroes at commemorations like these in your own community.
– Veterans Memorial Park Pensacola – Memorial Day Ceremony
Home to Wall South, the nation’s first permanent replica of the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the May 25th, ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park Pensacola is the definitive Memorial Day event of the region. The event will feature patriotic performances by McGuire’s Pipe Band, the Pensacola Opera Chorus, and the Blue Anchor Belles alongside the presentation of the Colors by the USMC Color Guard and keynote speaker, Captain Tim Kinsella (USN, Ret.) Ceremonies begin at 1 PM CDT.
Help us honor the fallen with the Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council at the historic Barrancas National Cemetery. Featuring presentations from local veteran service organizations, and the Two Bell Ceremony performed by the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 22. The ceremony will be held on May 26th and begin at 9 AM CDT.
For more information, contact Joseph L Herring: 888.838.6694 Ext 703
Why it’s Important to Correctly Identify Your Target Audience
As veteran entrepreneurs ourselves, TeamVetCV knows how important it is for a business to understand their target audience when attracting and retaining customers. Many, however, will struggle to define their target audience and communicate that to their teams. Identifying your target audience is a necessary step toward sustainable growth. Sustainable is the key word here; because you don’t just want any customers, a business with healthy growth attracts their ideal customers. When looking to grow a small business, understanding which clients will lead to profitable exchanges is key to identifying your target audience.
Who is Your Ideal Client?
Identifying your target audience requires a self-assessment of your business alongside some research. As well as understanding your product and location, a few questions you may want to ask can include:
What are you doing now to attract customers? How well is that working?
What are your business’ current capabilities and reach?
What demographics do your current clients belong to?
E.g., Are most of your customers business owners? Are you mostly serving families? How many of your clients are veterans?
Of those demographics, how many utilize or purchase your products/services with the highest margins?
Where do those demographics overlap with other communities or groups?
E.g., If your top demographic consists of veterans, you may want to look into veterans’ organizations or communities with a high veteran population. If you primarily serve young families, you can research online groups for new parents.
These are just examples, but this is a good place to start identifying your target audience. You may also want to utilize analytic tools such a Google analytics or Meta Business Suite to understand who is viewing your online marketing campaigns, where they are coming from, and how often that translates into them becoming a customer. You will also want to compile this information into a document, spreadsheet, or matrix in order to easily identify any changes in your audience and what might be causing them.
Identifying and reaching your target audience is a complex process and will take a bit of effort. These suggestions can help you get started, but you may need to do further reading to learn specific methods for growing your audience. TeamVetCV has tons of resources, tools, and partner organizations that can help you grow your business.
Need Help Finding the Right Clients for Your Business?
If you are a small business owner, entrepreneur, or a working professional and you want to expand your customer base, then we’d recommend VetCV Patriot Teaming Partner JULO Strategy Global. They provide entrepreneur mentorship programs and advisory services to current and aspiring business leaders and are holding a Business Growth Workshop this Thursday, April 24, 2025. JULO is also offering FREE admission for veterans, so follow the link to find out how you can take advantage of this generous offer.
Join JULO Strategy Global for this hands-on workshop where you’ll learn:
✅ How to define your target audience with clarity
✅ Where to find and connect with them effectively
✅ Strategies to attract and retain loyal clients
✅ Actionable steps to implement immediately
Walk away with a clear action plan to grow your business by targeting the right people!
TeamVetCV is honored to support Marine Corps League Pensacola’s 2025 Car Show!
Join us for day of family-friendly fun supporting local Veterans! Enjoy spectacular automobiles or show off your own, with exhibitions ranging from military vehicles, classic cars, huge trucks, motorcycles, and more! All while supporting Marine Corps League Pensacola’s initiatives benefiting local Veterans.
Featuring:
Door Prizes
50/50 Cash Drawing
Door Prizes
Games
Gifts & Crafts
Great Food & Drinks
Prizes awarded for Top 25 in each category, as well as: Best Mustang, Corvette, Jeep, Truck, Engine, Muscle, Theme, Interior, Paint, Motorcycle, Daily Classic, and more!
Best in Show Prize is a Genuine USMC KA-BAR Knife!
