A Course For Change: Empowerment through Transition Summit

This networking event is designed to provide awareness, resources and support as your family begins the discussion around transitioning from service. The focus will be on career and employment opportunities and best practices.

Dominion Energy Veterans Guitar Workshop Series

The Dominion Energy Veterans Guitar Workshop Series is free to Veterans, Servicemembers, their families, and military caregivers. The workshop series will occur on Tuesday evenings from September 3 – November 5. Level I is from 7 – 7:45 p.m., and Level II is from 8 – 8:45 p.m., as well as a guitar workshop on the afternoon of Saturday, November 9 at the Hylton Center’s annual Celebrating Veterans and the Arts event. Space is limited and registration is required.

Warrior 2 Soul Mate Relationship Workshops

Military service can present challenges in marriages including financial, long separation, multiple deployments and more. These challenges can add stress to family and relationship. Join the DC VA Medical Center for a Two-Day couples workshop where you will learn about emotional understanding and behaviors that nurture and sustain healthy relationships and loving families. September 14 and 15th from 8:30am - 5:00pm at the DC Vet Center. Registration is required. Open to all veterans and their partners.

Supporting Military Caregivers in the Workplace

AARP, Elizabeth Dole Foundation, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation - Hiring Our Heroes invite you to a special event to learn more about how business leaders can combat the employment challenges military caregivers face in their own workplaces. Tuesday, September 10th from 9:00-11:30 am at the Newseum in Washington DC. This is a free event. Registration is required.

VA Home Loan Workshop

USO Pathfinder and Millie are offering a free VA Home Loan Workshop on Tuesday, September 10th from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM at the USO Warrior and Family Center Fort Belvoir. This is an event for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses preparing for their next opportunity. Registration is recommended.

Bravo Zulu Outdoors is holding a Camping Weekend in Westmoreland

Join Bravo Zulu Outdoors for their Westmoreland Camping Weekend for their annual 9/11 remembrance weekend September 6-8. 

FREE Wood Carving Lessons for Veterans & their Families – Sept 7

The Northern Virginia Carvers will be offering free wood carving lessons for veterans and their families on Saturday, September 7 from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm in Great Falls, VA. Please note that registration is required and limited.

Courage has a Voice – Aug 2

Veterans and Servicemembers at the USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir are participating in a music and writing workshop with a culminating performance at the Hylton Center on Friday, August 2.  Anyone is welcome to attend the show and show support for these service members and veterans! Tickets are free.

Mind-Body Skills & Affirmation Stone Workshops

The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals is offering two wellness workshops for veterans and military families on Saturday, July 27th. Join them at 9:30 am for a Mind-Body Skills Workshop facilitated by the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces. Stay and take part in the Affirmation Stone Workshop that begins at 10:30am. These events are free and the clinic has plenty of free parking and is metro accessible. Please register to attend.

Mission Healthy Relationships

Virginia Veteran and Family Support is hosting a relationship enrichment workshop for committed couples who may be experiencing relational stressors to include Military Operational Stress, the effect of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). This is a free workshop. There is space for 20 couples. July 19-21 in Glen Allen, VA. Registration is required.