SMVF TA Center Webinar: Update on the VA’s New Activities and Direction
Monday, August 14th from 2:00-3:00 pm. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been taking rapid steps forward in strengthening the accountability, accessibility, and quality of behavioral health care for veterans. This webinar will explore some of the emerging changes and provide participants an overview of unfolding policies and programs that will impact the behavioral health care of veterans. Registration is required.
The American Red Cross is Hiring
The American Red Cross is seeking qualified candidates to serve as the Red Cross Assistant Station Manager of the Walter Reed Office in Bethesda, MD. The position is full time. […]
Armed Service Arts Partnership Summer 17′ Classes and Performances
The Armed Services Arts Partnership offers free classes and workshops in storytelling, writing, and improv for veterans, service members, and their families. A few of their upcoming classes and workshops include: […]
Heroes Walk to Fly 5K September 17th
This inspirational 1.5 mile walk and Community Block Party, sponsored by SAIC, welcomes Luke’s Wings’ supporters and beneficiaries to celebrate our wounded service members’ milestones. Starting next to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, walkers will enjoy festivities including breakfast, energy snacks by KIND, a yoga warm-up, live music, t-shirt pick-up and more!
Military Spouse Career Summit – Oct 13 & 14
The 2017 Military Spouse Career Summit will be held on Friday, October 13 & Saturday, October 14 at the Hilton in Springfield, VA. The event will include a Business Boot Camp, Speed Mentoring and Career Success Toolkit Sessions.
Student Veteran Career Conference – Sept 11 & 12
The Region 2 Student Veteran Conference will be held on Mon, Sep 11, 2017 – Tue, Sep 12, 2017 at the Embassy Suites in Arlington VA (1300 Jefferson Davis Hwy. Arlington, VA 22202). Student Veteran Career Conferences are physical and virtual events designed to connect corporate and government university recruiters with student veterans and military students (Active, ROTC, Guard, Reserve).
Serving Together Featured on Veterans Resource Podcast
Check out episode 111 of the Veteran Resource Podcast w/ Jeremy Paris featuring Serving Together staff Jennifer Watson and Julie Riggs. Listen to Podcast Episode and find out more about the […]
Combat Paper & Warrior Writer Exhibit and Reading – Aug 11
Combat Paper & Warrior Writer Exhibit and Reading, Open to the Public. Aug 11th, 2017 at 7:00 PM at The Torpedo Factory in Alexandria.
Blue Star Cares Avatar Toolkit Training – Aug 24 & 26
Are you a caregiver? Don't miss this unique opportunity! The caregiving team at Blue Star Families is evaluating how well an avatar-based training program can help military-connected caregivers improve their overall health and wellbeing and provide better care to their wounded warrior. If you’re a military-connected caregiver who is caring for a wounded warrior and over the age of 18, you’re invited to participate in this research study. You will receive a half day training and lunch will be provided.
NS2Serves Fall Class Now Accepting Applications
NS2 Serves™ is now accepting applications for their fall course in Leesburg, VA. NS2 Serves™ is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established by SAP National Security Services, Inc. (SAP NS2®) to give back to the community it serves by training and employing veterans in high-tech careers. The course is open to post-9/11 U.S. military service veterans and reservists (including disabled veterans), service members with orders to leave active duty, and Gold Star spouses who meet certain eligibility requirements.