Guitar Lessons with Glen McCarthy – Free for Military & Veterans!
Hylton Performing Arts Center will be holding Guitar Lessons with Glen McCarthy on Tuesdays from September 5 through November 5 from 7 - 8 pm. FREE for Veterans, Servicemembers, their families, and military caregivers.
Child Care Resources for Military Families – Sept 14
The Fort Belvoir Collaborative will be holding their monthly meeting on Thursday, September 14 from 12 - 2 pm at the USO on Fort Belvoir. It will be a topic-driven discussion on Child Care Resources for Military Families on and around Fort Belvoir. We’ll have representatives from: Fort Belvoir Child & Youth Services, Fairfax County Office for Children, and Easter Seals Child Development Center. Join in on the discussion to learn about programs and services available for military families in the region, and have an opportunity to learn, ask questions, network and share. To ensure available space, registration for this meeting is required.
DC Networking Reception and Hiring Expo with the Washington Nationals
Join Hiring Our Heroes for a job fair for service members, veterans, and military spouses at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Wednesday, September 6, 2017 to Thursday, September 7, 2017. All registered veterans and military spouses are eligible to receive up to two free tickets to attend that evening's game between the Nationals and the Phillies. The night before the hiring fair, please join the Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Program for a networking reception in at Capital One Headquarters in McLean, VA. Connect with recruiters from local and national businesses, community leaders, and local professionals, participate in mentoring sessions, and receive a complimentary professional LinkedIn profile photo.
Fighting for Another Tomorrow Charity Golf Tournament September 13th
Announcing the Fighting for Another Tomorrow Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Platoon 22 on September 13, 2017. The event will include a 4-person best ball, breakfast, lunch and awards receptions following the golf. There will be raffles, a silent auction and many on course games!! Registration is required.
9/11 Heroes Run – Alexandria – Sept 9
The 9/11 Heroes Run 5k +1/2M family fun run/walk will be held on Saturday, September 9 at 9:00 AM at Carl Sandburg Middle School in Alexandria, VA. Runners and walkers of all levels and of all ages are welcome. Events take place all over the world, on or near September 11th, and are 100% organized by local community volunteers. It is the perfect opportunity for your community to personally come out and thank your local veterans, their families, and first responders in an annual, fun, and family friendly environment!
Employment Readiness Workshop – Sept 21
USO Metro will be hosting an Employment Readiness Workshop on Fort Belvoir on Saturday, September 21 from 9:30 am - 1:00 pm. Open to transitioning servicemembers, veterans and military spouses.
Employment and Education Fair: NSA Bethesda September 12th
The NSA Bethesda Fleet and Family Support Center and Navy College will host the NSA Bethesda Employment and Education Fair on Tuesday, September 12th from 10am-2pm. Registration is required and base access must be obtained for individuals without DOD access to base.
Fort Belvoir Retiree Appreciation Day – Sept 8
The Fort Belvoir Retiree Appreciation Day will be held on Friday, September 8 from 8 am - 3 pm. There will be a Breakfast, Health & Wellness Fair, & Lunch at the Specker Field House from 8 am - 12:45 pm. And then presentations at the Barden Education Center from 1 - 3 pm. Cake cutting will be held at Fort Belvoir Exchange at 3:30 pm.
Play Bingo. Have Fun. Support Veteran Suicide Prevention.
Join Platoon 22 on September 10, 2017 in Lewistown MD to help raise awareness and raise funds for prevention of veteran suicide. The event will have tons of phenomenal prizes and 100% of proceeds go back to suicide prevention. Doors open at 12pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance.
The Veterans History Project Would Love to Hear Your Story
The Veterans History Project (VHP) of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center is primarily an oral history program that collects and preserves the firsthand interviews of America's wartime veterans. The DC Mayor's office of Veterans Affairs conducts VHP interviews weekly. Interested veterans should contact the office to schedule and interview.