USO Coffee Connection MD & VA

Join the USO as they host a small gathering for military spouses to connect with each other while enjoying a cup of coffee. This is a great way to network, share advice, discuss local events, and meet new friends! All active-duty spouses are welcome to attend. Open to all Active Duty, Reserve & National Guard Spouses.

RESILIENCE UNDER STRESS STUDY

Blue Star Families knows military families are routinely under stress through deployments and separations, and are familiar with uncertainty. The COVID-19 crisis is a universal stressor that has impacted all Americans – military, veteran, and civilian – simultaneously. Blue Star Families wants to know how military and veteran families are using their resilience to cope during these uncertain times. They know your time is valuable, and they don't take it for granted. As a study incentive, they will randomly select 5 people to win a $100 gift card!

An Evening of Storytelling with Dr. Ted Beal

Explore new ways to promote wellness and inner peace in stressful times, including your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Join The Veterans & Military Ministry of Blessed Sacrament Parish for an Evening of Storytelling with Dr. Ted Beal.

UPCOMING COVID-19 MILITARY SUPPORT INITIATIVE TOWN HALLS

Join Blue Star Families for upcoming COVID-19 Town Hall events including Addressing Caregiver Needs During COVID-19 and How Will COVID-19 Change the Military?

Weekly Virtual Pink & White Empowerment Lunch Series

The need to stay connected to your community, tribe, friends, and sisters in service has grown increasingly crucial during these unprecedented times, and Women Veterans Interactive understands this. Their Weekly Virtual Pink & White Empowerment Lunch Series includes a fun, virtual educational model with fantastic topics and outstanding speakers. Starting Monday, May 11, 2020, and every Monday through June 29, 2020, they invite all women veterans and military women to join for the 2020 Virtual Pink and White Empowerment Lunch Series.

An Evening of Storytelling: From Service in Iraq to the Priesthood

Explore new ways to promote wellness and inner peace in stressful times, including your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Join The Veterans & Military Ministry of Blessed Sacrament Parish for an evening of storytelling with Father David Kruse.

Vulnerability in the VSO Space

Join NAVSO's virtual discussion as they focus on vulnerability within the veteran-serving marketplace: acknowledging, coping & sharing ways we're all dealing with vulnerability.

Hope for the Warriors Online Resiliency Course for Families

Hope For The Warriors is offering a free, online course for active-duty military members, their families and post 9-11 veterans to help manage stress in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Armed Services Arts Partnership: Virtual Comedy Show

Join the Armed Services Arts Partnership's comedy community for a Friday evening show. This online show will feature veterans, service members, military family members, and caregivers.

Freer|Sackler Family Day with Hokusai

Blue Star Families invites you to attend a family workshop and tour of the new Hokusai Exhibit at Freer|Sackler! The workshop, The Art of Japanese Fabric Wrapping, will give you the opportunity to make a furoshiki wrapping cloth. Saturday, January 11th from 2:00-4:00 PM in Washington DC. Open to active-duty personnel, Guard, Reserves, veterans, wounded warriors, caregivers, EFMP members, and their families. Space is limited. Registration is required.