Veterans Services Offices
Sumter County
Phone: 352-689-4450
Location: The Villages Sumter County Service Center, 7375 Powell Road, Wildwood
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Lake County
Phone: 352-742-6585
Location: 418 W. Alfred St., Suite C, Tavares
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Marion County
Phone: 352-671-8422
Location: 2730 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Unit 100, Ocala
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Veterans Health Administration
The Villages Outpatient Clinic
General medical services and some speciality care offered by this clinic, operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Phone: 352-674-5000 or 877-649-0024
Location: 8900 SE 165th Mulberry Lane
Malcom Randall VA Medical Center
This VA hospital offers health services such as primary care, speciality care, tertiary and long- term care for veterans. The Disabled Americans Veterans Chapter No. 150 provides shuttle services to the hospital on a daily basis.
Phone for shuttle service: 352-674-5099
Hospital phone: 352-376-1611 or 800-324-8387
Location: 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville
Veterans Organizations
American Legion Post 347
With over 6,000 members, this is the largest American Legion post in the world. The post holds multiple weekly dinners, bingo nights, and more.
Contact: 352-750-2099; florida-legion.com
Location: 699 W. Lady Lake Blvd., Lady Lake
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8083
Any veteran who served on foreign soil is eligible to become a member of Post 8083; which has been serving the Villages for over 50 years! The post holds a collection of events, and is open from noon to 8 p.m. daily.
Contact: 352-245-8083
Location: 12666 S. U.S. Highway 27/441, Belleview
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1036
With over 500 members, this is the largest Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter in Florida. The chapter meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Lake Miona Recreation Center, 1525 Buena Vista Blvd.
Contact: President Pete Wagner; pete.wagner@vva1036.org, or vva1036.org
Col. Phillip C. Delong Marine Corps League Detachment 1267
Ingrained with the tradition of community service and bonding activities through events, Detachment 1267 continues to maintain a strong membership. The League meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month at Bacall Recreation Center, 2041 Canal St.
Contact: Commandant Nathan Pratt, 904-553-3500
Disabled American Veterans Orange Blossom Gardens Chapter 150
With 1,100 members and quickly growing, Chapter 150 is one of the fastest growing chapters in Florida. Ranging from dinner events to parades, Chapter 150 is heavily involved and active. Meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Mulberry Grove Recreation Center, 8445 SE 165th Mulberry Lane.
Contact: Commander Robert Kobac, 216-469-6489
