TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida's governor wants the state to be number one when it comes to treating and protecting veterans.
At the Defense Task Force Meeting on Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis said improving Florida's Department of Defense will help increase a strong sense of security in the state.
He'd like to rebuild Tyndall Air Force Base, which was damaged during Hurricane Michael. He said he wants to protect the Gulf for military purposes.
The governor also wants more opportunities for Floridians.
"I think one of the best things we can do for that is, you know, focus on work force development and education," said DeSantis. "I mean the fact of the matter is these are good jobs. You know, they require skills in a variety of different respects, but if we're working hard to provide that I think that's going to be more opportunities for Floridians. But it's also going to attract more expansion into Florida."
DeSantis also said he's has a strong interest in the Space Force, which the President recently created.
