Army Draws up List of Possible Family Programs to Cut
The Army is developing a priority list to identify which of its programs can be downsized or cut.
Request for Donations – Safe Haven
Veteran’s Safe Haven is looking for donations of household and clothing items for their homeless veteran residents who are transitioning from the Safe Haven house to their own apartment.
MDVA Shares Veterans Day Ceremonies
Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs has compiled a list of Veterans Day Ceremonies throughout the state at the various memorials and cemeteries. Click on the image for more location information. You can sign up to receive regular notices from the MDVA at their website http://veterans.maryland.gov/
Female Veterans Needed -$50
Female Veterans with children who deployed during OEF/OIF are needed for a focus group. Participants will be paid $50 for their time. If interested, contact Leigh Leslie at lleslie@umd.edu.
Virginia Wounded Warriors Get New Name
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is pleased to announce the rebranding of the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program to Virginia Veteran and Family Support (VVFS), effective October 1, 2015.
Veterans Writing Group – register
Sat., Oct. 10, 2015 The DC Veterans Writing Group (DCVWG) is a cost-free, monthly creative writing session for service members, veterans, and military family members of all writing backgrounds and skill levels. Group members complete writing prompts, receive feedback during meetings, and share their work with fellow members for comments and criticism. Click on the image to RSVP for the Group by October 8th at 5pm. The Group starts October 10th.
Virginia Program Gets New Name
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is pleased to announce the rebranding of the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program to Virginia Veteran and Family Support (VVFS), effective October 1, 2015.
NAMI Homefront – Upcoming Training
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting another 6 session Homefront course starting October 15th. All trainings will be hosted at Mental Health Association of Montgomery County in Rockville. Registration is required!
Salute to Vietnam Vets: Oct24
RSVP for the Oct 24th Salute to Vietnam Veterans at The Universities at Shady Grove from 10:30-12:00pm. The event will be hosted by retired CBS Newsman Bob Schieffer.
VA Acquisition Academy
Warriors to Workforce (W2W) is the entry point into a 30 month program that offers Veterans an opportunity to build a new career in the federal government by applying their military experiences and skills to the Contract Specialist field.