Sound the Alarm Home Fire Prevention – Volunteer Opportunity
The American Red Cross will be holding Sound the Alarm Home Fire Prevention Campaign events in 3 locations in Prince Georges County and in Brightwood Park in DC in September and October 2017. In partnership with local fire departments, they are hoping to mobilize partners, volunteers, staff and community members/leaders to install nearly 2,000 smoke alarms. They are seeking volunteers to come out and join in this important effort.
Sierra Club Military Outdoors Events
The Sierra Club Military Outdoors (SCMO) Mid-Atlantic community will be holding upcoming training events in September, including a Outdoor Leadership Training on September 23 and a Wilderness Survival Skills and the Classroom Workshop on September 17. For more information regarding these events, contact Aaron Banas at aaron.banas@sierraclub.org or by phone at 914.261.9295.
Business Basics for Transitioning Servicemembers Accepting Applications
USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore and Hewlett Packard Enterprise have teamed up to provide Business Basics -- a program designed to give participants real-world corporate skills targeted around "how to get things done in Corporate America". This program includes online classes, individual mentoring, classroom instruction and practical application exercises which will help transitioning service members hit the ground running in their first job after the military. Classes will be held at the USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir Thursdays from 6:00 - 9:30pm September 7 - October 12. Applications will be accepted through 5:00pm Tuesday, August 29. Space is limited and a completed and submitted application does not guarantee a spot.
2017 Joint Base Andrews Air Show – Sept 16 & 17
The Joint Base Andrews 2017 Air Show will be held on Saturday & Sunday, September 16-17. It is free and open to the public. Rehearsal day will be held on Friday, September 15 open to DoD ID card holders only.
Veterans Curation Program is Hiring for Nov Session
The Veterans Curation Program (VCP) is hiring! The VCP is seeking applicants for both part-time and full-time archaeological laboratory technicians in their Alexandria, VA, Augusta, GA, and St. Louis, MO laboratories for their upcoming session, scheduled to begin in early November 2017.
DCOE Psychological Health & TBI Summit
September 19-21. This is an online, virtual event that will connect health care professionals, researchers and academicians involved in all aspects of psychological health and traumatic brain injury. Free to attend. CE credits available. Registration required.
Invincible Spirit Festival – Aug 31
Invincible Spirit Festival will be held on Thursday, August 31st at 5:00pm on Pullen Field, Fort Belvoir. Food will be provided along with games and a performance from Lt. Dan Band!
VEI VETWORKING – Sept 26 & Oct 4
Northern Virginia Technology Council announces their next award winning and highly praised VEI VETWORKING cohort on 26 September and 4 October 2017 (two parts) held in McLean, VA. This is a no-cost signature education and mentoring program supporting employment in the civilian workforce for transitioning military members, Veterans and spouses.
Weekend Warriors – Wellness Workshop – Sept 17
Project Horse Empowerment Center will be hosting a Weekend Warriors Walk-In Wellness Workshop on Saturday, September 17 from 10 am - 12 pm in Purcellville. This wellness workshop is for active duty and retired military and is all about reconnecting with your significant other in a relaxing environment. Workshop fee is $45 per person.
Boots to Business Reboot – Agribusiness – Oct 30 & 31
AGRIBUSINESS? WHAT’S AGRIBUSINESS?? Over 45% of military recruits come from rural communities – and return to those rural communities after service – so it is in the U.S. economic and […]