DD 214 Upgrade Clinics in D.C
The District of Columbia Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs and The Neighborhood Legal Services Program Veterans Legal Assistance Project will host several DD-214 Military Discharge Upgrade Clinics.
JHU Offers 2nd Annual PTSD Conference
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Military and Veteran Health Institute, and VA Maryland Health Care System present the second annual Service Members & Veterans: PTSD Today and Tomorrow. The conference will be held April 18, 2016 in Baltimore. There is a registration fee for attendees and continuing education credits are available. Click on the image for registration information.
Operation Homefront Village needs Volunteer
Operation Homefront is looking for a volunteer to facilitate a men's discussion group that centers on issues, challenges, struggles, and opportunity related to the transition from military to civilian.
Changes to Veterans Choice Program
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, released bulletin stating changes to the existing eligibility requirements for access to the VA Choice Program.
Military Times: ‘Credit for Medics’
Some schools across the country are taking note of the fundamental skills many former Corpsman and Medics have when seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Several initiatives at colleges and universities are offering an accelerated BSN degree for these veterans.
VVA 227 Seeking Garment Donation
Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 227, is collecting brassieres to be made available to homeless female veterans who attend the Winterhaven 2016 event at the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC on January 23, 2016.
Discovery Communications Offers Veteran Internships
Discovery Communications has a Veteran Internship Program for qualifying veterans. Opportunities are available in a variety of different departments.
Baltimore Seeks Veteran Mentors
The District Court of Maryland, Baltimore City, is seeking Veterans to serve as mentors on the newly created Veteran Treatment Docket. Click on the image for more information. To volunteer or learn more, contact VAClinic@ubalt.edu or call 410-837-5706.
Upcoming Training Schedule for V3
The Virginia Department of Veteran Services (DVS) has posted the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program training schedule for November 16th through December 4th.
VA Partnering with YMCA-USA
The Department of Veterans Affairs released an article discussing their planned collaboration with YMCA-USA to help inform Veterans and Service members of benefits and resources in their community.