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Veterans Law Project
The Veteran Law Project provides free civil legal services for eligible Veterans in the Northern Virginia area.
No Cost of Living Adjustment for 2016
The 2016 cost of living adjustment (COLA) for federal benefits will be zero for 2016.
Army Draws up List of Possible Family Programs to Cut
The Army is developing a priority list to identify which of its programs can be downsized or cut.
Request for Donations – Safe Haven
Veteran’s Safe Haven is looking for donations of household and clothing items for their homeless veteran residents who are transitioning from the Safe Haven house to their own apartment.
MDVA Shares Veterans Day Ceremonies
Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs has compiled a list of Veterans Day Ceremonies throughout the state at the various memorials and cemeteries. Click on the image for more location information. You can sign up to receive regular notices from the MDVA at their website http://veterans.maryland.gov/
Female Veterans Needed -$50
Female Veterans with children who deployed during OEF/OIF are needed for a focus group. Participants will be paid $50 for their time. If interested, contact Leigh Leslie at lleslie@umd.edu.
Virginia Wounded Warriors Get New Name
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is pleased to announce the rebranding of the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program to Virginia Veteran and Family Support (VVFS), effective October 1, 2015.
Veterans Writing Group – register
Sat., Oct. 10, 2015 The DC Veterans Writing Group (DCVWG) is a cost-free, monthly creative writing session for service members, veterans, and military family members of all writing backgrounds and skill levels. Group members complete writing prompts, receive feedback during meetings, and share their work with fellow members for comments and criticism. Click on the image to RSVP for the Group by October 8th at 5pm. The Group starts October 10th.
Virginia Program Gets New Name
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is pleased to announce the rebranding of the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program to Virginia Veteran and Family Support (VVFS), effective October 1, 2015.