Participants Needed for Non-Drug Clinical Trial for Depression
The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is seeking participants for a new non-drug clinical trial for depression associated with concussive Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The purpose of the clinical trial is to investigate the efficacy and tolerability of rTMS to improve depressive symptoms in service member with a history of concussive TBI.
Veterans Needed to Train Service Dogs
Warrior Canine Connection and the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic are holding an informational event about veteran volunteer opportunities working with and training service dogs for fellow veterans. Monday, August 26th from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM at Easterseals in Silver Spring, MD.
FREE Wood Carving Lessons for Veterans & their Families – Sept 7
The Northern Virginia Carvers will be offering free wood carving lessons for veterans and their families on Saturday, September 7 from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm in Great Falls, VA. Please note that registration is required and limited.
Bunker Labs DC Happy Hour – Aug 27
Summer is winding down and you can too after work. Join Bunker Labs DC to regroup and reconnect over happy hour at Valor Brewpub. Discover like-minded veterans and entrepreneurs across the DMV as we move these connections and ideas forward.
Operation Tohidu Offering Male MST Retreat
Melwood Veterans Services’ Operation Tohidu is holding a pilot session for male military sexual trauma (MST) survivors September 9 – 13, 2019. Applications are now being accepted. There is no cost to attend and it is open to veterans across the country, however, space is limited to 15 people. Please check out or their Facebook page for more information, to register or to donate. For additional information please contact Travis Rahill at trahill@melwood.org or (301)599-4550.
Property tax credit for surviving spouses of retired military services members
On Tuesday, July 30, the Council unanimously voted to enact Expedited Bill 21-19, Property Tax Credit - Elderly Individuals and Retired Military Services Member - Surviving Spouse, which would expand the property tax credit for surviving spouses of retired military services members.