PENSACOLA, FL — The Veterans for America First (VFAF) Florida Chapter proudly announces its endorsement of John Frankman for the United States House of Representatives in Florida’s 1st Congressional District, recognizing his unwavering commitment to veterans, constitutional government, and the America First movement.
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A former U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, Frankman has dedicated his life to serving America. His campaign centers on strengthening national security, protecting constitutional freedoms, improving veterans’ healthcare, supporting military families, securing the southern border, and restoring accountability in Washington.
The endorsement follows an in-depth interview conducted by Veterans for America First National President Captain Robert Cornicelli, during which Frankman discussed his vision for Florida, America’s military readiness, veteran healthcare, and the importance of putting service before politics.
Florida’s First Congressional District is home to one of the nation’s largest concentrations of active-duty military personnel, veterans, and military families. With five major military installations and one of the highest veteran populations in America, the district deserves representation from someone who understands military life firsthand.
During the interview, Frankman emphasized the need to improve veterans’ access to healthcare and advocated for establishing a full-service Veterans Affairs hospital in Northwest Florida, ensuring that the region’s veterans receive the care they have earned without unnecessary travel or bureaucratic obstacles.
“Veterans deserve better. We need greater access to care, stronger partnerships with community organizations, and representatives who truly understand what military families experience because they’ve lived it.”
Frankman’s campaign priorities also include:
• Supporting President Donald J. Trump’s America First agenda.
• Strengthening border security and enforcing immigration laws.
• Restoring fiscal responsibility in Washington.
• Protecting constitutional freedoms, including the First and Second Amendments.
• Defending election integrity.
• Supporting law enforcement.
• Expanding opportunities for veterans and military families.
• Promoting American energy independence and economic growth.
**Statement from Christi Reeves Tasker**
*Vice President, Veterans for America First Florida Chapter*
“Florida has one of the largest veteran populations in the nation, and nowhere is that more evident than in Florida’s First Congressional District. Our veterans deserve a representative who understands their sacrifices because he has lived them.
John Frankman has demonstrated exceptional leadership both in uniform and as a citizen advocate. Throughout the endorsement process, he proved himself to be thoughtful, highly informed, and deeply committed to serving the people of Florida—not political special interests.
As the granddaughter of Hammond B. Davis, a United States Army Intelligence Officer and Army Attaché who served President John F. Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis, I have a deep appreciation for servant leadership. That same commitment to country is reflected in John Frankman’s character and his continued willingness to serve after sacrificing his military career.
Veterans for America First Florida is proud to endorse John Frankman because we believe Florida deserves proven leaders who place service above self and will fight tirelessly for our veterans, our military families, our Constitution, and our shared American values.
Congratulations to John Frankman on earning the endorsement of Veterans for America First Florida. We look forward to supporting his campaign and helping introduce his vision to voters throughout Northwest Florida.”
