Tampa VBC Town Hall

Over 50 veterans, family members and VA representatives came to a town hall meeting in conjunction with the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photos by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.

Florida Department Commander Jay Conti Sr. speaks during a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Florida Department Commander Jay Conti Sr. speaks during a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
VA Assistant Regional Director Craig Sergott speaks during a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
VA Assistant Regional Director Craig Sergott speaks during a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Director Louis Celli Jr. speaks during a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Director Louis Celli Jr. speaks during a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
The American Legion holds a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
The American Legion holds a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
John Bell, Florida 16th District Vice Commander shares the positive experiences he's had with the Bay Pines VA Medical Center during a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Luca
John Bell, Florida 16th District Vice Commander shares the positive experiences he's had with the Bay Pines VA Medical Center during a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Luca
American Legion Executive Director Verna Jones listens as Randall McNabb, Florida District 16 Commander speaks during a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter/The Am
American Legion Executive Director Verna Jones listens as Randall McNabb, Florida District 16 Commander speaks during a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter/The Am
Madeira Beach Post 273 Commander Ben Droweinga speaks during a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Madeira Beach Post 273 Commander Ben Droweinga speaks during a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Director Louis Celli Jr. speaks during a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Director Louis Celli Jr. speaks during a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Ariel Rodriguez, Patient Advocate Supervisor for the Bay Pines Healthcare System speaks during a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
Ariel Rodriguez, Patient Advocate Supervisor for the Bay Pines Healthcare System speaks during a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
American Legion Executive Director Verna Jones listens as veterans share their stories during a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.
American Legion Executive Director Verna Jones listens as veterans share their stories during a town hall meeting to kick off the Veterans Benefit Center in Madeira Beach, Fla. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter/The American Legion.