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军事友好的佛罗里达州杰克逊维尔

的 city​ of 杰克逊维尔 is located in northeast Florida, right on the Atlantic Ocean. A Forbes Top 10 best city for finding employment, 杰克逊维尔 is a metropolitan center home to unique neighborhoods, restaurants, exceptional arts and culture, and a wide 多样的娱乐选择.

Our city also has a long history as a military- and veteran-friendly city. 东北 Florida is home to two major Naval installations, Marine Corps Blount Island, Camp Blanding Joint Training Center and other facilities. 整整四分之一的杰克逊维尔 居民与军方有联系. Download an overview of the 杰克逊维尔 Military Community.

Cited as being an “Up and Coming City,” a “Best City to Start a Business,” and a “Best City for Tech Jobs,” 杰克逊维尔 is the largest city in the continental United States :

  • 68英里的海岸线
  • 300英里的河滨
  • 111,669英亩的公园
  • 500家大型雇主

的 cost of living is comparatively low for such a bustling metropolitan area, and Florida has the privilege of boasting no state income tax.

We're proud to call 杰克逊维尔 home, and we think you will be, too.

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杰克逊维尔市如何支持退伍军人

Military students have resources beyond those on campus, as outlined below:

佛罗里达州如何支持退伍军人

​​的 State of Florida has earned a reputation as the most veteran friendly state 在国内. 的 佛罗里达州退伍军人事务部(FDVA) is a helpful entry point for Florida 退伍军人 and military families to access earned 服务、福利和支持.

的se are some of the ways Florida is friendly to 退伍军人, members of the military, 以及他们的家属:

  • 没有州所得税. While this applies to all Florida residents, having no state income tax significantly enhances the value of military retirement and all income.
  • 佛罗里达州退伍军人福利指南: This document, provided by the Florida 退伍军人' Foundation, is designed to bring you the latest in格式ion on federal and state benefits in a concise, easy to read 格式. This is a key tool in our arsenal to advocate for our state’s 退伍军人.
  • “V” for Veteran Designation on Driver License: Florida’s 退伍军人 can add a veteran designation to their driver license or identification card.
  • Free Benefits Counseling: 的 Florida Department of 退伍军人’ 事务 has Claims Examiners co-located with the VA Regional Office in Bay Pines, each VA Medical Center, and many 退伍军人事务部门诊诊所. Assistance with claims is free and covers all state and federal 退伍军人计划. FDVA, through its Bureau of State Approving Agency, also evaluates and approves secondary and post-secondary education programs so Floridians can take advantage of federal 退伍军人’ educational programs such as the Post 9/11 GI Bill. 咨询电话:(727)319-7440.
  • County Veteran Service Offices: In格式ion on current federal, state, and local 退伍军人’ programs, entitlements, and referral services is also available in Florida through 县退伍军人服务办公室的网络. 这些咨询师是经过培训和认证的 annually by the Florida Department of 退伍军人’ 事务. 提供所有服务 免费.
  • Women 退伍军人’ Coordinator: 的 Sunshine State is home to more than 160,000 women 退伍军人. Many women 退伍军人 may not be aware of their eligibility for the full range 联邦和州政府的福利. 关注佛罗里达州女性退伍军人的问题是 州妇女退伍军人协调员. 欲了解更多信息,请致电(727)319-7440或 访问 www.floridavets.org.
  • 雇佣佛罗里达兽医: 雇佣佛罗里达兽医 is the state’s online job portal that provides employment services to Florida 退伍军人.
  • Waiver of Fees from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and Florida Department of 健康: Recent state regulations waives the initial licensing and application fees for military 退伍军人 and spouses. 例如,豁免包括 professional licenses for contractors, real estate agents, certified public accountants 和其他人. For health related licenses, the VALOR (退伍军人 Application for Licensure Online Response) provides an expedited process for honorably discharged 退伍军人 with an active license in another state, with most licensing fees waived.​