Red Cross Holiday Open House – Dec 14
The American Red Cross at Fort Belvoir will be having their Annual Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 14 from 11 am - 2 pm. There will be food, fun and prizes!
LinkedIn Workshop for Military Spouses – Jan 18
Project Next S.T.E.P. will be holding a Linked In Workshop for Military Spouses on Thursday, January 18 at the Microsoft Store Theater in Tysons Corner Mall. Attendees will learn how to strategically create a compelling profile of capabilities and accomplishments, gain an understanding of how to grow their professional reach and learn how their profile is only somewhat similar to their resume.
Fort Belvoir Retiree Council Meeting – Dec 14
The Fort Belvoir Retiree Council meeting will be held on Thursday, December 14 at 9 am in the SOSA Center. Featured presenter will be Dr. Luke Oakley who will discuss the Patient Wellness Program at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. Military retirees are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Veterans, Soldiers & Family Job Fair – Dec 11
Association of the United States Army will be holding a Job Fair with Pro Football Plus by Superbowl Champion Tony "Mac the Sack" McGee on Monday, December 11 from 11 am - 1 pm in Arlington, VA. Open to military, veterans and their families.
Warrior Herd: Veterans Camaraderie Workshop – Dec 16
Project Horse Empowerment Center in Purcellville, VA will be hosting a Warrior Herd Veterans Camaraderie Workshop on Saturday, December 16. Warrior Herd™ is comprised of 12 monthly wellness groups to support and enhance the interpersonal relationships between veterans and members of their families. This is a no-cost workshop thanks to our sponsors. Applications have now opened for Warrior Herd™. Applications due by December 9th.
Wreaths Across America – Dec 16
Join Blue Star Families and many others to remember our fallen heroes, honor those who serve, and teach the value of freedom by volunteering at Arlington National Cemetery. Blue Star Families will be participating in Wreaths Across America on Saturday, December 16th, at 8:30 a.m. If you aren't familiar with Wreaths Across America, you will help lay wreaths on all of the grave sites of those who have served our country. There is no age limit to volunteer, and we encourage families to come and share the experience.
VA announces rollout and application process for new Veterans ID Card
VA has announced that the application process for the national Veterans Identification Card (VIC) is now available for Veterans — yet another action honoring their service. To request a VIC, Veterans must visit vets.gov, click on “Apply for Printed Veteran ID Card” on the bottom left of the page sign in or create an account.
Employment for Justice-Involved Veterans Discussion – Dec 5
The next Fairfax County Veteran Collaborative is Tuesday, December 5 from 1 - 3 pm at the Patrick Henry Library (101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna, VA 22180). We will be discussing employment and behavioral health services for Justice Involved Veterans.
Veterans Open Mic @ Dog Tag Bakery – Dec 14
Veterans Open Mic Night is set for Thursday, December 14th at Dog Tag Bakery (3206 Grace Street Northwest, Washington, DC). Doors will open at 6:30PM and the event will begin at 7PM. This month's open mic will be open to all types of performers - from comics to storytellers to musicians - and it will provide a platform for veteran artists to showcase their talents, express themselves, and have their voices heard in front of members of the local community.
Veteran Transition Workshop – Jan 13
The Travis Manion Foundation will be holding a Veteran Transition Workshop on Saturday, January 13 from 12 - 5 pm at their office in Washington DC. Their veteran transition workshops aid veterans in leveraging their strengths, passions & skills to thrive personally and professionally in their post-military lives.