Apply now – Warriors to Summits
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has teamed up with No Barriers Warriors through its sponsorship of Warriors to Summits. Warriors to Summits is one of many experiences No Barriers Warriors offers to empower veterans with disabilities to overcome barriers and unleash their potential. Apply or nominate someone by March 4th, 2016.
Deloitte Veterans Day Mar 25
Deloitte will be hosting their Day for Veterans on March 25th, 2016 in Arlington, VA from 2 to 6pm. Veterans in attendance will receive professional development and networking opportunities. Register by March 11th. You can contact DeloitteDayforVeterans@deloitte.com for additional questions.
Vetracon 2016
Joint Base Myer-Henderson hosting Vetracon 2016 March 11 from 9 to 3pm at Fort Myer, VA. For free, you can get business and career advice from top entrepreneurs. Register by clicking on the image.
Improv for Veterans
Register now for the free comedy improv course starting February 13th in Washington, D.C. To apply, contact Megan Brew at megan@asapasap.org.
Southern MD: Mobile Vet Center
Calvert County is promoting that the Department of Veterans Affairs Mobile Vet Center will be available the 3rd week of each month.
Will Women Enter the Draft?
Stars and Stripes published an article on February 4th discussing the topic of women entering the draft
NoVA Veteran Legal Services Clinic
Northern Virginia Legal Services Clinic is hosting a Veteran Legal Services Clinic to provide free estate planning service to low-income veterans. This includes wills, powers of attorney, and advance medical directives. The clinic will be Friday March 4th from 9am to 5pm at NVCC's Annandale Campus. Registration required. Click on the image to be taken to the site.
DoD 2016 Caregiver Directory
The Department of Defense Officer of Warrior Care Policy has their 2016 Caregiver Resource Directory available for download on their website.
Veteran Benefits 101: Providers Register Now
In partnership with the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) and the Henry M Jackson Foundation, Serving Together is hosting a free, one hour informational session that will cover the basics of the veteran benefits process. Registration is required. Email Julie Riggs at JRiggs@mhamc.org to register or call 301-424-0656 ext. 547 for more information.
VA Secretary Calls for Overhaul
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald says that the appeals process is "failing veterans" and requires an overhaul.