Did you know? Dog on Deployment helps military pet owners
Dogs on Deployment is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit providing a central network for military members to find volunteers willing to board their pets while they are deployed or have other service commitments, making them unable to temporarily care for their pets. No pet should ever be surrendered to a shelter due to a military commitment. Dogs on Deployment exists to help military members keep their pets by alleviating the need for pet relinquishment from military members due to the hardships of deployments.
Blue Star Families Releases Results of 2017 Military Family Lifestyle Survey
The largest of its kind, Blue Star Families’ annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey is one of the most important resources for understanding the current state of the military community.
Wellness for the Body, Soul and Spirit Workshop – Oct 21
Veterans, Active Duty Military Service Members, and Military and Veteran Spouses, are cordially invited to a FREE Transition Workshop: "Wellness and Healing: Practical Techniques and Tools for Self-Care." This workshop will discuss Wellness for the Body, Soul and Spirit on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 beginning at 10:00 am until 1 pm at Knights of Columbus Hall- 5034 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Second Floor, Washington DC.
Fall Fest – Oct 21
USO Fort Belvoir will be hosting Fall Fest on Saturday, October 21st from 2PM - 5PM at USO Warrior and Family Center - Ft. Belvoir (5940 9th Street). Open to: Active Duty & Military Dependents. NO Registration Required! Info Booths from Local Vendors, Face Painting, Moon Bounce, Pumpkin Patch & Decoration Station, Costumed Photo Booth, Giveaways, Mad Scientist Lab, Cookie Decorating, Music and much more!
Child Care Resources for Military Families – Sept 14
The Fort Belvoir Collaborative will be holding their monthly meeting on Thursday, September 14 from 12 - 2 pm at the USO on Fort Belvoir. It will be a topic-driven discussion on Child Care Resources for Military Families on and around Fort Belvoir. We’ll have representatives from: Fort Belvoir Child & Youth Services, Fairfax County Office for Children, and Easter Seals Child Development Center. Join in on the discussion to learn about programs and services available for military families in the region, and have an opportunity to learn, ask questions, network and share. To ensure available space, registration for this meeting is required.
Building Networks of Support for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) SMVF Technical Assistance (TA) Center will host a webinar that highlights three examples of VSOs and other veteran initiatives that are partnering with the community to better serve the behavioral health needs of veterans and their families: (1) The George W. Bush Institute’s Military Service Initiative, (2) the Cohen Veterans Network, and (3) the Student Veterans of America. Participants will learn how they can work together with these organizations and others to strengthen their community’s network of support. Registration is required.
Combat Paper & Warrior Writer Exhibit and Reading – Aug 11
Combat Paper & Warrior Writer Exhibit and Reading, Open to the Public. Aug 11th, 2017 at 7:00 PM at The Torpedo Factory in Alexandria.
USO Fort Belvoir Mid-Summer Blast – July 12
USO Metro's Mid-Summer Blast at Fort Belvoir's Castle Park will be on Wednesday, July 12 from 11 am - 2 pm. Open to active duty and dependents. No registration needed.
Supermarket Sweeps – Fort Belvoir – July 12
The USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore invites active duty servicemembers and dependents to come out to our Supermarket Sweeps! DATE: July 12th TIME: 10AM until the food runs out! LOCATION: USO-Metro Warehouse (9455 Jackson Loop, Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060). Come out to the warehouse with your empty grocery bags and we will fill them with fresh produce and other treats!
Military Service: A Woman’s Perspective – April 5th
This course will present first-hand information on the experiences of women who have served in the military from the Vietnam Era to the Global War on Terror. Registration is required.