Cyber Training and Education Conference – June 26

Save the date! Cyber Training & Education Conference: Equipping Veterans and Teachers with needed Cyber Skills. Tuesday, June 26 from 9 am - 4:30 pm at the George Mason University Science and Technology Campus in Manassas.

The Distinguished Service Awards – July 18

The Northern Virginia Chamber’s Distinguished Service Awards will be held on Thursday, July 18, 11:30am – 1:30 pm at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner! It is a fantastic event celebrating Veterans, Businesses & Leaders in Greater Washington for their service to veterans in the Greater Washington business community.

Garden of Jokes – A Veterans Comedy Show

Up Top Acres and the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) are joining forces once more to host another special Veterans Comedy Show at one of Up Top's rooftop farms. This performance will feature comedians who have graduated from ASAP's Comedy Bootcamp program, the first stand-up comedy class in the country for veterans. The event will provide a platform for veteran comedians to showcase their talents and tell their hilarious stories in front of members of the DC community. Saturday, June 23rd from 7:30-10:00PM. Tickets are $15.

Military & Veteran Business Council – Jun 28

Join the top companies in the region that support and employ veterans at the Veteran & Military Business Council Happy Hour! There will be remarks by Mike Molino, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategy, ASRC Fedeal on the GovCon M&A market, followed by opportunities to strengthen the Council through the development of meaningful business relationships. Thursday, June 28 from 4:30 - 6:30 PM at BNY Wealth Management in Tysons, VA.

Exploring Stress and Trauma June 20th

Presented by the American Red Cross and hosted by the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic This workshop is designed to help veterans and their families recognize and manage post deployment stress and other war related concerns, including trauma issues. Left unaddressed, stress and trauma can lead to a variety of negative outcomes for the veteran and their families. Wednesday, June 20th from 6:30-8:30pm. Registration is required. Free child care is available by request.

BSF – Canoeing at Key Bridge Boathouse – Jun 16

Join Blue Star Families and The National Park Trust for a morning on the Potomac as we celebrate National Kids to Parks Day! Enjoy an hour of canoeing on the river together and taking in the sites of DC in the spring! Key Bridge Boathouse 3500 Water Str. NW Washington, DC 20007. New Date: June 16th from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Paper Making & Warrior Writers Exhibit – Jun 15

Join USO-Metro as veterans and service members share the results of the week long paper making and warrior writers workshop at the Art League Annex. Friday, June 15 from 7 - 9 pm at 808 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA. It is free to attend, open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided!

Traveling Film and Exhibit about the Tuskegee Airmen

See, hear and "feel" the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the obstacles they encountered and what they achieved as America's first Black military pilots and their support personnel. Wednesday, June 13 thru Saturday, June 16. The film creates the feeling of being inside the cockpit of a P-51C Mustang. FREE Admission. 9AM-4:15PM. Registration is required.

Pride Open Mic @ Dog Tag Bakery

Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) and Dog Tag Bakery are partnering to host an interdisciplinary Open Mic show at 7:00PM on Thursday, June 14th. In honor of Pride month, this open mic will highlight the stories and experiences of LGBTQAI veterans, service members, military family members, and caregivers. ASAP is currently looking for 12-14 performers to take the stage.

Heroes’ Voices National Poetry Contest Reading – June 13

Join the Hylton Performing Arts Center for an evening of live music and poetry that explores many perspectives on war, peace, and the soldier’s experience. This performance is a culminating event of the Heroes’ Voices National Veterans Poetry Contest. Free and open to the public.