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Had a phenomenal time diving last week with a group of incredible people! THANK YOU @subsurfaceveterans for the chance to get back under the waves during Goliath Grouper aggregation with lots of laughs & some interesting stories! @jsamuel215 caught some sweet shots of the big fish in action. I threw in one photo from @stephaniegoodenough who was kind enough to send it my way. 💕🐠 Can’t wait til next time! 🍻You can say thanks to a veteran by supporting Subsurface Veterans by donating at: www.subsurfaceveterans.com ❤️🇺🇸 by @jsamuel215

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What a reef! 🤿🐠 Looe Key Reef in Big Pine, Florida Keys, definitely did not disappoint. The visibility wasn’t the greatest on this day, but you can see the potential. On a perfect day, this has to be one of the best reefs in Florida.

SubSurface Veterans will definitely be going back! A huge thanks to Captain Hook’s for getting us out there safely and back again. 🌊🤙

@capthooksbigpine @jsamuel215 @sfupsclub #SubSurfaceVeterans #FloridaKeys #BigPineKey #LowKeyReef #ScubaDiving Veterans by @jsamuel215

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Congratulations to our August 2026 Challengers category photo winners, category: “FLOATING IN SPACE – MACRO – Create an image of any macro creature that naturally inhabits the water column by day or night. The subject must be in open water. Surface reflections are permissible, but the subject must not touch or be floating on the surface. No harming or manipulation of the animal allowed. Only macro subjects smaller than a 5×7″ postcard are permitted. Includes blackwater subjects.”

1st Place – Jeff Samuel @jsamuel215 - Sailing Away
2nd Place – Dennis Deavenport @dennisdeavenport - Mars Attacks
3rd Place – Dennis Deavenport (above) - Blanket Over The Abyss
4th Place - Adam Schneider @adnyc - Eyes On The Prize
5th Place - Adam Schneider (above) - Gibber Me This

1st Place – Remuna @remuna - Space Squid
2nd Place – Amaury Cruz - Moonlit Medusa

Congratulations to all of the Challengers category winners! We look forward to seeing everyone online for our next virtual monthly meeting, Tuesday September 8th, 2026!

Interested in becoming a member of SFUPS? Becoming a member is easy! See our link in Bio above for perks of membership ⬆️⬆️⬆️

#underwaterphotography #underwaterphoto #underwaterphotographer #photocontest by @jsamuel215

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First trip in the freedom Jeep. Islamorada Fl. Thanks to @volitionamerica and @marinocjd for honoring veterans!!! by @jsamuel215

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Top 40 pics of the 700+ we took on my amazing 50th Birthday Celebration. 🎉 We hit up Windmill Bar, Lime Out, The Baths on Virgin Gorda, Willy T’s, free dove at the RMS Rhône & The Indians, and laughed until our abs hurt. Thanks to My Love ❤️ @scottwilkinson101 for taking us, to @jsamuel215 for always capturing the super cool 😎 stuff 🐠we see under the waves 🌊, to Derek Matheson -the Mixologist with the Most, to Brian Miggletto for bringing April…oh, and having your own “Big” Bday 😬 and to @margrsamuel @erincatron @dirkcatron @chrystimatheson @april_miggletto for bringing all the laughs, good tequila & fun! Here’s to SO many more adventures! 🥂#usvi #bvi #peterbaystjohn #limeoutvi #flyawaychartersvi taken in St. John, USVI by @jsamuel215

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Humbled and Greatful. Jeep made it to Florida. @marinocjd @volitionamerica thank you💪💪🇺🇸 @subsurfaceveterans by @jsamuel215

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🌊 SubSurface Veterans – August Dive! August 9th morning dive

Join us in Islamorada, Florida for an unforgettable morning dive on the Eagle Wreck.
⚠️ Advanced Open Water certification required.
We have 8 spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To reserve your spot, email jeff@subsurfaceveterans.com to be added to the manifest.

We look forward to getting more veterans underwater! @jsamuel215 @islamoradadivecenter #veteran #scuba #therapy #eaglewreck #floridakeys by @jsamuel215

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Morning coffee to diving all day. SubSurface Veterans doing the right things for veterans!! If you can we are looking for sponsors to fund veteran scuba dives. Visit www.subsurfaceveterans.com for more info. @coco_view_resort @jsamuel215 @tiltify #scuba #veteran #therapy #roatan #diveallday by @jsamuel215

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Big moment for SubSurface Veterans! Our founder, Jeff Samuel, was featured live on Fox Business, and SubSurface Veterans received a special shoutout.

We’re proud to take veterans on monthly scuba diving adventures that build camaraderie, promote healing, and reconnect them with life beneath the surface.

Want to learn more or support our mission? Visit www.subsurfaceveterans.com. Every dollar donated goes directly toward getting veterans on—and under—the water.

Thank you for helping us change lives, one dive at a time. 🇺🇸🤿 @foxbusiness @volitionamerica @marinocjd @jsamuel215 by @jsamuel215

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For retired NAVY SEAL @jsamuel215, the American Dream isn't one-size-fits-all.

As the founder of @subsurfaceveterans , Jeff dedicates his time to taking veterans scuba diving and helping them reconnect through adventure, camaraderie, and purpose. He's also an ambassador for Folds of Honor, supporting educational scholarships for Gold Star families, wounded veterans, and first responders.

What I appreciate most about Jeff's perspective is his belief that America gives each of us the freedom to think differently, pursue our own path, and define success on our own terms.

In this special 250th Celebration episode of The Backbone of America, Jeff shares why that freedom is what makes America so extraordinary.

Watch the full episode now on YouTube.

#TheBackboneOfAmerica #AmericanDream #Americas250th #Veterans #Patriotism by @jsamuel215

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Speigel Grove in Key Largo. How long is the wreck and max depth??? @jsamuel215 @saturated_and_caffeinated @horizon.divers #veteran #rebreather #therapy #nobubblesnotroubles by @jsamuel215

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Our friend @jsamuel215 snapped these shots during a night dive at the 900 foot line offshore last week! The first photo is a baby sailfish and the second is a baby flying fish. We're continuously amazed at the local wildlife here in Stuart, Florida.

#StuartSportFishing #Florida #NightDive #DiverDown #FloridaDiving #OffshoreFishing taken in Stuart Florida by @jsamuel215

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