Carry the Load Washington DC Rally
Carry The Load is a non-profit dedicated to providing active, meaningful ways to honor and celebrate the sacrifices made by our nation’s heroes — military, veterans, first responders and their families. What started as a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day has broadened to include more than just our military heroes and more than just the one holiday. Carry The Load works to bring all Americans together to participate in honoring our nation’s heroes every day. Join Carry the Load East Coast Relay Team as they walk through Washington DC, including a walk through Arlington National Cemetery to pay respects. Sunday, May 5 at starting 7:45am.
Healthcare 101: At Retirement & Age 65
Join MOAA's financial and benefits experts, Lt. Col. Shane Ostrom, USAF (Ret), CFP®, and Capt. Paul Frost, USN (Ret), AFC®, for a tutorial on your retiree health care programs through two transitions - from military service to retirement, and from TRICARE to Medicare and TRICARE For Life at age 65. April 17th from 2:00-3:00 PM. This is an online webinar event. Registration is required.
Run as One in DC – April 13th
Run As One is a unique engagement opportunity where members of Team Red, White & Blue, Team Rubicon, and The Mission Continues, along with members of their community and veteran supporters come together for a day of solidarity to showcase how exercise, community, and inclusivity combine to combat mental health challenges. The local Run As One even will be held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, April 13. Participants will begin gathering at 8:30 a.m. at the American Red Cross (1730 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20006) and head toward our starting point on the National Mall at 9 a.m. There will be 2 options to accommodate all interests, including a 3-mile run and a 2-mile ruck/walk. Registration is required.
Capital Bikeshare Memberships to District Veterans
The DC Mayor's Office of Veteran's Affairs (MOVA) has partnered with Capital Bikeshare to give free annual Capital Bikeshare memberships to District veterans! DC veterans can sign up for their free one-year membership at the MOVA Office!** Please bring proof of veteran status and DC residency. Enroll at the MOVA Office during working hours (M-F, 9am - 5pm).
VA Launches Welcome Kit
VA launches welcome kit to guide Veterans to the benefits and services they’ve earned. No matter where you are in life, the new welcome kit will help you use the VA benefits and services you have earned. In addition to step-by-step enrollment instructions, the kit also lists points of contact for dozens of VA program offices.
Reduced Fair SmarTrip Cards for Disabled Veterans
WMATA is offering Reduced Fare SmarTrip ID cards to Veterans with a VA disability rating of 60% or greater. Obtaining a Reduced Fare SmarTrip ID can reduce costs by as much as 50% on Metrorail, Metrobus, MARC, MTA, and other participating providers. Rather than requiring a trip to Metro HQ, WMATA is offering additional opportunities to apply for their Disability Reduced Fare Program at the Pentagon Metro Station on specific dates until May 2019.
VA Women’s Health Transition Training
The VA has launched a pilot Women's Health TAP program and will offer courses on a variety of dates at both the Pentagon and Joint Base Andrews. The women veteran-led training will cover transformed culture of the VA for women, women's mental health & health care at the VA, eligibility and enrollment and more. Servicewomen planning to transition to Civilian or Reserve/National Guard status within the next year are encouraged to attend.
Veterans Storytelling & Comedy Show at The Torpedo Factory
Join the Armed Services Arts Partnership's Storytelling 101 and Comedy Bootcamp alumni at the Torpedo Factory Art Center as veterans, service members, and military family members share stories and jokes about the military, veteran, and human experience. This show will take place on Friday, February 22nd at 7:30 PM at The Torpedo Factory Art Center (105 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314). Doors will open at 7 PM. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
January SHARE Food Packages Available for Purchase
SHARE offers affordable nutritious meals options. Order your January package by January 7, 2019, and pick up at a location near you on January 18 & 19th. Visit https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/share/ for details.
Southern Maryland Veterans Collaborative Convenes at Charlotte Hall
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home welcomed professionals from non-profits, local government, and businesses across Charles, St. Mary's, Prince George's, Calvert Counties and the District for 2018's final convening of the Southern Maryland Veterans Collaborative. The next meeting of the Southern Maryland Veterans Collaborative is 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on February 7, 2019, at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.