2026-2027 Elected and Appointed Officers of our Veterans Council of Hillsborough County.

2026-2027 Council President Joe Muhlberger presents 2021-2023 Council President Cody Palmer with the distinguished Eagle of Honor.

2026-2027 Council President Joe Muhlberger presents 2024-2025
Council President Charlie Conover with the distinguished Eagle of Honor.

Congressman Vern Buchanan's District Director Tara Poulton and Council President Joe Muhlberger present Teardrop-encased DNA Double Helix trophies to Florida's 16th congressional district Staff Members and dynamic duo MarDee Buchman and Melissa Jackson.

One Gold Star is one too many.
Pictured are Annette Kirk, National President of American Gold Star Mothers,
Inc and Toni Gross, Council Trustee and Board of Directors Member.
These Gold Star Moms served up wonderful sweet treats at our January monthly meeting.
Note that honorable Gold Star Memorial in the background.

Mike O'Dell, President and Founder of Hillsborough County Veterans Helping Veterans, Inc and Trustee with our Veterans Council of Hillsborough County and fellow Hillsborough County Veterans Helping Veterans, Inc member RJ Vaughn were recognized on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 with a Commendation presented by our Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners. Congratulations, gentlemen, and thank you for being part of continuous care of veterans!

Council President Joe Muhlberger presents a painting of a Silver Osprey bird
to Association of Naval Aviation local chapter Silver Ospreys Squadron #64 Commanding Officer Tom Harding.
Artist of this portrait is Sun City Center resident and US Navy Vietnam Veteran Joe Holm.