The Grateful Veteran
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Florida 501(c)(3)Serving since 2018Promoting Change Through Education
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The Grateful Veteran presents
RED, WHITE & BLUE TOUR
One statewide mission. Coming to a post near you.
Education, benefits guidance, and community resources for Florida’s veterans and first responders. Brought to your own VFW and American Legion halls, one city at a time.
Next Stop · Stop #9 of the 2026 Tour
Plant City, Florida
Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Norman McLeod American Legion Post 26
2207 W. Baker St., Plant City, FL 33563
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Walk in any time. No appointment needed. No cost to attend.
What you’ll find at every stop
• A physician visit at no cost for eligible attendees
• Florida state application fee covered for approved applicants
• Step-by-step guidance through the Florida process, start to finish
• Education on Florida’s medical cannabis program: what it is, how it works, and whether it may be right for you
• Veteran Service Organizations with benefits and claims help
• Mental health, wellness, and community resources
• Straight answers to your questions. No pressure, no sales.
• Florida state application fee covered for approved applicants
• Step-by-step guidance through the Florida process, start to finish
• Education on Florida’s medical cannabis program: what it is, how it works, and whether it may be right for you
• Veteran Service Organizations with benefits and claims help
• Mental health, wellness, and community resources
• Straight answers to your questions. No pressure, no sales.
This is not a sales event. Nothing is sold here. The Grateful Veteran is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. What is offered can vary by stop.
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One sign-up covers the whole tour. Tell us which stop you’re coming to and we’ll have someone ready for you. Pick the form that fits you.
I’m a veteran or first responder
Use this form if you served, or if you are a current or former firefighter, EMS, law enforcement, or dispatcher.
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I’m a family member or a friend
Spouses, adult children, and friends are welcome at every stop, and you are not just along for the ride.
At Red, White & Blue Tour events, a physician visit at no cost may also be available to family members and friends. Sign up on this form and we’ll tell you what applies at your stop.
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The 2026 Tour
Coming to your city
One stop a month, across Florida. Sign up above for any stop. We’ll be in touch as your city gets close.
Next Up · Stop #9
Plant City · Saturday, September 19
Norman McLeod American Legion Post 26 · 2207 W. Baker St. · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sign up ↑
Stop #10
City to be announced · Saturday, October 17
City and venue announced soon · Sign up early ↑
Stop #12
City to be announced · Saturday, December 12
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Can’t make any of these? Sign up anyway. The tour keeps moving, and when we book a stop near you, you’ll be the first to know.
Before you come
Bring: A valid Florida ID, and your DD-214 or first responder ID if you have it handy. Don’t have it? Come anyway. We’ll show you how to get it.
How long: Most people are in and out in under an hour.
Cost: Nothing to walk in the door.
Bring someone: The people who show up are usually the ones a wife, a buddy, or a son brought along. Be that person for somebody.
How long: Most people are in and out in under an hour.
Cost: Nothing to walk in the door.
Bring someone: The people who show up are usually the ones a wife, a buddy, or a son brought along. Be that person for somebody.
The Grateful Veteran · Promoting Change Through Education
Certification decisions are made by the physician, not by The Grateful Veteran. Eligibility and what is offered can vary by event. State law, federal law, VA policy, and federal firearms law are separate matters. We’ll point you to the right person for each.