Prince George’s Community College Veteran Resource Fair September 14th
Come out for a day to learn about military and veteran related organizations and resources within the community. This event is open to all active duty,veterans, spouses, dependents, and/or caregivers.
Guitar Lessons with Glen McCarthy – Free for Military & Veterans!
Hylton Performing Arts Center will be holding Guitar Lessons with Glen McCarthy on Tuesdays from September 5 through November 5 from 7 - 8 pm. FREE for Veterans, Servicemembers, their families, and military caregivers.
DC Networking Reception and Hiring Expo with the Washington Nationals
Join Hiring Our Heroes for a job fair for service members, veterans, and military spouses at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Wednesday, September 6, 2017 to Thursday, September 7, 2017. All registered veterans and military spouses are eligible to receive up to two free tickets to attend that evening's game between the Nationals and the Phillies. The night before the hiring fair, please join the Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Program for a networking reception in at Capital One Headquarters in McLean, VA. Connect with recruiters from local and national businesses, community leaders, and local professionals, participate in mentoring sessions, and receive a complimentary professional LinkedIn profile photo.
Fighting for Another Tomorrow Charity Golf Tournament September 13th
Announcing the Fighting for Another Tomorrow Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the Platoon 22 on September 13, 2017. The event will include a 4-person best ball, breakfast, lunch and awards receptions following the golf. There will be raffles, a silent auction and many on course games!! Registration is required.
Employment and Education Fair: NSA Bethesda September 12th
The NSA Bethesda Fleet and Family Support Center and Navy College will host the NSA Bethesda Employment and Education Fair on Tuesday, September 12th from 10am-2pm. Registration is required and base access must be obtained for individuals without DOD access to base.
Play Bingo. Have Fun. Support Veteran Suicide Prevention.
Join Platoon 22 on September 10, 2017 in Lewistown MD to help raise awareness and raise funds for prevention of veteran suicide. The event will have tons of phenomenal prizes and 100% of proceeds go back to suicide prevention. Doors open at 12pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance.
The Veterans History Project Would Love to Hear Your Story
The Veterans History Project (VHP) of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center is primarily an oral history program that collects and preserves the firsthand interviews of America's wartime veterans. The DC Mayor's office of Veterans Affairs conducts VHP interviews weekly. Interested veterans should contact the office to schedule and interview.
Sound the Alarm Home Fire Prevention – Volunteer Opportunity
The American Red Cross will be holding Sound the Alarm Home Fire Prevention Campaign events in 3 locations in Prince Georges County and in Brightwood Park in DC in September and October 2017. In partnership with local fire departments, they are hoping to mobilize partners, volunteers, staff and community members/leaders to install nearly 2,000 smoke alarms. They are seeking volunteers to come out and join in this important effort.
Sierra Club Military Outdoors Events
The Sierra Club Military Outdoors (SCMO) Mid-Atlantic community will be holding upcoming training events in September, including a Outdoor Leadership Training on September 23 and a Wilderness Survival Skills and the Classroom Workshop on September 17. For more information regarding these events, contact Aaron Banas at aaron.banas@sierraclub.org or by phone at 914.261.9295.
Business Basics for Transitioning Servicemembers Accepting Applications
USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore and Hewlett Packard Enterprise have teamed up to provide Business Basics -- a program designed to give participants real-world corporate skills targeted around "how to get things done in Corporate America". This program includes online classes, individual mentoring, classroom instruction and practical application exercises which will help transitioning service members hit the ground running in their first job after the military. Classes will be held at the USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir Thursdays from 6:00 - 9:30pm September 7 - October 12. Applications will be accepted through 5:00pm Tuesday, August 29. Space is limited and a completed and submitted application does not guarantee a spot.