Government Oversight

Wounded Veterans’ Annual Florida Keys Ride Reveals Gaps in Post-Service Support

By Economics Desk | January 10, 2026

As wounded veterans cycle across the Florida Keys, their courage exposes persistent shortcomings in federal support systems, challenging America to honor its commitments beyond symbolic events.

Every year, dozens of wounded veterans come together to conquer the scenic but grueling Florida Keys Soldier Ride, a powerful testament to their resilience. Yet behind the inspiring images of bikers crossing the iconic Seven Mile Bridge lies a harsher reality: too many American heroes continue to face inadequate support for their physical and mental scars long after they return from service.How Long Will America Depend on Veteran-Led Healing Without Systemic Change?Bill Hansen, a Marine and Army National Guard veteran, embodies this struggle. With over twenty years of service marred by severe neck and back injuries and battles with pain...

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