Tandem Skydive Jump for Combat Veterans
On Saturday, June 7th Heroes on the River is partnering with Skydive Shenandoah to bring a group of combat veterans to participate in a tandem jump. There will be a BBQ following the skydiving session. Open to combat veterans. Registration is required.
VFW Post 1177 Veteran’s Ball
Come and celebrate comradeship with your significant other. Enjoy a night of dinner and dancing at the beautiful River Creek Club in Leesburg, VA. Friday, June 29th starting at 6:00 PM.
Meditation: It’s Not What You Think
Saturday, June 9th from 10:30am - 12:00pm at the Oakton Library in Oakton, VA. Learn about mindful meditation Neil Goodman, a Certified Meditation Instructor, and incorporate this powerful practice in your daily routine. No registration required.
Empowering Veterans to Find Their Purpose
Free Veteran Health & Information Fair. June 13, 2018 from 9am-2pm at the Marvin Center, 801 21st ST NW, Washington, DC. Three workshops available. Pre-registration is requested. Presented by the DC VA Veterans Mental Health Advisory Council in partnership with AMVETS Post #12 & The George Washington University.
ServingTogether National Capital Region Network Launch – May 31
Join us as we celebrate the official launch of our powerful network of support for veterans, service members and their families. As part of this celebration, we will be honoring and recognizing those who have helped make this possible. Thursday, May 31. 4 - 7 pm. Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Arlington, VA.
Caregiver Roundtable – Hidden Heroes Voices
Join the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and the DC Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs on May 22nd in Washington DC to kick off Hidden Heroes Voices; a series of roundtables focused on creating real change for military and veteran caregivers and their families. Registration is required.
Military Spouse Hiring Reception May 31st
Join Hiring Our Heroes and Military Corps Career Connect (C3) to network with vetted employers, community leaders, senior military spouses, and other job seekers. Gain valuable insight on career planning and how to stand out as a candidate. Bring your resume and get ready to put your best foot forward with employers who want to hire you. Thursday, May 31st from 7:00-9:00pm at the USO Warrior and Family Center in Bethesda, MD. This event is free and is open to all military, veteran, and Gold Star spouses, as well as employers and service organizations. Service members and veterans are also welcome. Registration is required.
Build a Successful Civilian Career with C3
Military Corps Career Connect (C3) is a program designed to help transitioning Maryland service members and military spouses build a successful career. The program includes career planning and coaching, credentials and certifications and hands on experience through on-the-job training, paid work experience or fellowship.
Military Members: Join Blue Star Families for a Capitol Concert
Active Duty and National Guard/Reserve members can volunteer to be a part of the National Memorial Day Concert and A Capitol Fourth, America’s National Independence Day Celebration. Volunteer service members will represent all men and women in the armed forces as special guests. Registering enters you for an opportunity to attend this year’s concerts. Due to popular demand, attendees will be randomly selected. Seating is limited so please sign up early. Selected attendees will be notified by email with further event details.
Mental Health & Community Awareness Conference – May 18
The DC VA Medical Center's Veterans Mental Health Advisory Council is supporting a Mental Health & Community Awareness Conference including discussion on the opioid crisis. It will be held at 1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC on Friday, May 18, 2018 from 8:30 am - 6:00 pm.