Episode 37: For Veterans

The Rotunda with Trimmel Gomes

Episode 37: For Veterans

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This episode features retired U.S. Army Colonel Mike Prendergast, Executive Director of the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs. Prendergast tells Gomes the problems at the state’s VA facilities have been tragic but not unique. With all the red tape in the way of providing immediate services to vets in need, Ray Pike, director of the Florida Military Family and Community Covenant talks about how her organization is filling the gaps by providing a one-stop shop for veterans and their families, without government assistance.