2018 Military Expo – May 14
This Expo is intended for Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard, Reservists, Spouses, and Caregivers. 11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Opening. Guest Speaker: CSM (Retired) Victor Angry. 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Various Information Sessions. 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Networking and Dinner. 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Public Forum with representatives from the Martinsburg VAMC, NCA and local government
May Military Respite Day – May 19
Easterseals will be holding their May Military Respite Day on Saturday, May 19 for children with disabilities or special needs and their siblings. Open to veterans and military families. No cost. Child care provided. Free parking onsite and metro accessible. Registration required.
Celebrate Kids to Parks Day with Blue Star Families
Celebrate Kids to Parks Day with 4 locations, dates and times to fit your busy schedules!
TEDxTysons: New Target: from active duty to serving the community – May 17
TedxTysons will be holding their next salon event at Vinson Hall Retirement Community on Thursday, May 17th for an after-work affair. The theme is New Target: From active duty to serving the community… How do the skills learned in the military translate when changing teams, companies or communities? However you serve, setting NEW TARGETs creates challenges that require focus, listening, understanding, and communicating. How do we learn the language of the new tribe? Storytelling and action are universal elements that not only shape but transcend team and self.
Women Veterans Legislative Brain Storming Summit – Part II
Part II of the Women Veterans Legislative Brain Storming Summit will take place on Friday, May 18 from 6 - 9 pm at the DAV Omaha Beach in Bowie, MD.
TAPS seeking military and veterans mentors for Memorial Day Weekend
From May 25-28, TAPS will hold its 24th National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp (GGC) in Arlington. They are seeking service members and veterans to change the life of surviving military children by volunteering for the weekend as a military mentor.
VLC D.C. VA Home Loan Seminar & Happy Hour – May 9
Looking to buy in the D.C. area and use your VA Home Loan benefits? Here is a great event with local housing experts to provide some insight into buying a home with your VA benefits. Wednesday, May 9 from 5:30-7:00 pm at City Tap House Dupont.