Veterans Day 2025

The District wants to thank all those Veterans who have served our country and continue to serve our country, including some of our staff. 

Alt text: Video montage honoring Veterans Day, featuring patriotic imagery, historical footage of soldiers, ships, and aircraft, and scenes of the American flag being displayed, set to an arrangement of military and patriotic songs. The video celebrates those who have fought for the nation. The text reads: "The District salutes our Veterans and active reservists." “Josh Campbell, Lead Audio/Visual Specialist (CBS), U.S. Marine Corps 1998-2003, U.S. Navy 2003-2006, U.S. Marine Corps 2006-2018.” “Robin Speidel, Professional Geologist (DCB), U.S. Marine Corps 2006-2010.” “Keith Richardson, Senior Tradesworker (GSB), U.S. Marine Corps 1988-1992, U.S. Marine Corps Reserves 1992-1995, U.S. Army 1997-2001.” “Mike Rosario, Senior Systems Administrator (ITB), U.S. Air Force 2008-2014.” “Butch DeVary, Senior Heavy Equipment Operator (OPS), U.S. Air Force 1986-1996.” “Justin Eddy, Information Technology Customer Liaison (ITB), U.S. Coast Guard 1997-2001.” “Josh Valentine, Business Support Specialist (NSR), U.S. Coast Guard 2009-2019.” “Chris Anastasiou, Chief Water Quality Scientist (NSR), Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, U.S. Navy Active Reserve 2004 - Present.” “Brandon Baldwin, Business and IT Services Director, U.S. Navy 2000-2006.” “George Fasting, Staff Geomatics Technician (DCB), U.S. Navy 1979-1982.” “Corey Denninger, Mapping & GIS Manager (DCB), U.S. Navy 2002-2011, Navy Reserve 2005-2007, Mobilized to Active Duty.” “Melissa Casas, Staff Security Engineer (ITB), U.S. Army National Guard 2016-2022.” “Jeff Whealton, Agricultural Regulation Program Manager (ERP), U.S. Army 1990-1994, FL Army National Guard 1994-1998.” “Bruno Kapacinskas, Government Affairs Regional Manager (GCA), U.S. Army 1983-1987.” “Robin Grantham, Lead Communications Strategist (CBS), U.S. Army 1998-2001.” “Tonya Svoboda, Applications Systems Manager (ITB), U.S. Army 1987-1994.” “Thank you, Veterans. Honoring all who served. Southwest Florida Water Management District.”