Congressman Allen West dives with veterans

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Congressman Allen West and disabled veterans are celebrating the sport of diving. The group dove to a wreck at 50 feet off Pompano Beach and marked the occasion with an underwater ceremonial American flag tribute.

“We are blessed to have an abundance of beautiful reefs and wrecks just off our shores. Even after many years of diving in South Florida, there is always something new to discover,” says Congressman West. “I am honored to be able to share the freedom and serenity of the underwater experience with Diveheart divers.”

June is "learn to dive month" and the greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau is teaming up with the National Diveheart Foundation and Congressman West.

All are promoting the sport encouraging visitors and locals to learn to scuba dive.

June is Greater Fort Lauderdale's official "Learn to Dive Month,” encouraging visitors and locals to learn to scuba dive. On June 12, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau is teaming up with the national Diveheart Foundation and Congressman Allen West, who proudly represents Florida’s 22nd district, on a special event celebrating the many positive benefits of the sport.

Congressman Allen West, a PADI Master and retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel, will host the dive group of veterans and disabled divers affiliated with Diveheart and Veterans Ocean Adventures, to the Ancient Mariner Wreck, formerly known as the USCG cutter Nemesis. The wreck, sunk in June 1991, is located just one mile from shore with an average depth of 50 feet. The group will mark the occasion with an underwater ceremonial American flag tribute.

Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Learn to Dive program offers would-be and returning divers a simple way to experience the underwater thrills of exploring the area’s accessible and abundant marine life. The program is designed to show how easy it is to learn to dive by featuring online training and certification through local dive operators and shops. Participants can go from training to graduation to their dive vacation in a few simple steps. Scuba diving is a powerful sport offering adventure and excitement, as well as positive benefits helping individuals with disabilities. The weightless sensation of scuba is a relief for the disabled, many of whom can fly through the water.

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