Rear Admiral Loren at Veterans of Foreign Wars Florida State Convention

June 22, 2017

Rear Admiral Loren Speaks at Florida VFW, June 22, 2017

Vets4Energy's national liaison, Rear Admiral Don Loren, USN (ret.) was invited to give remarks at the Florida VFW State Convention, to a crowd of 1,500 veterans and their families. 

Admiral Loren began his presentation with an overview of Vets4Energy and an explaination of the critical role energy plays in our nation’s national security. He detailed a brief history of the United States’ oil and natural gas production, and emphasized the positive impact the industry has had on our nation’s economy, employment numbers and overall safety.

He also spoke about various sound energy policies including hydraulic fracturing, energy infrastructure, offshore exploration and seismic testing, and the North American Fair Trade Agreement.

He closed by talking about the career opportunities available for veterans within the energy industry and encouraged attendees to learn more about Vets4Energy and contact their elected officials to encourage support of these pro-energy policies.

Joining the Admiral at the event was Florida State Senator Jack Latvala (FL-R-16) and Colonel Glenn Sutphin, Secretary, Florida Department of Veterans Affairs in addressing the veterans. 

In addition, Admiral Loren appeared on WORL (AM 660 and 105.5 FM “The Answer”), one of Orlando’s fastest-growing radio shows called American Adversaries, where he spoke about Vets4Energy and our country's eneregy security. 

Listen to recording of radio interview (Segment #1350 June 22, 2017; interview begins at the 54-minute mark).

BACKGROUND on Florida VFW
The VFW of Florida was founded on July 27, 1931 to assure those who have protected our country are protected in return. This comes in the form of patriotic programs, reaching out with help in communities across America, and being an advocate for veteran’s entitlements both in Tallahassee and in Washington, D.C.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars was originally founded in 1899 as the American Veterans of Foreign Service, the VFW continues to be a voice for veterans, currently deployed members of our Armed Forces and their families.

The VFW Florida State Convention is the annual gathering of the many statewide chapters and organizers. Attendees are members of VFW chapters throughout Florida and they attend various workshops over the series of the convention to learn about legislative happenings, membership programs and information as well as other related to veterans.