Corporate Gray Military Friendly Job Fair – September 21
Corporate Gray Military Friendly Job Fair will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 9 am - 12:30 pm at The Waterford - Springfield, VA.
Military Spouse Career Summit – Oct 13 & 14
The 2017 Military Spouse Career Summit will be held on Friday, October 13 & Saturday, October 14 at the Hilton in Springfield, VA. The event will include a Business Boot Camp, Speed Mentoring and Career Success Toolkit Sessions.
Blue Star Cares Avatar Toolkit Training – Aug 24 & 26
Are you a caregiver? Don't miss this unique opportunity! The caregiving team at Blue Star Families is evaluating how well an avatar-based training program can help military-connected caregivers improve their overall health and wellbeing and provide better care to their wounded warrior. If you’re a military-connected caregiver who is caring for a wounded warrior and over the age of 18, you’re invited to participate in this research study. You will receive a half day training and lunch will be provided.
Paid Internship with Warrior Canine Connection
WCC will offer a one-year paid Internship for Veterans and Military Family Members. The goal of the Internship is for all participants to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes to work as Mobility Service Dog Trainers with proficiency in WCC’s Mission Based Trauma Recovery model.
Morning Networking Session for Military Spouses – Aug 17
Join the USO as we host a speed networking event for military spouses in the Washington D.C. military community. On Thursday, August 17th from 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM at the Fort Belvoir USO, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about USO Programs, discuss the art of networking, and network with other military spouses, local employers and community leaders. All participants will walk away meeting new contacts and will receive a free Military Spouse Networking kit. Space is limited and fills up quickly - sign up today!
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!
Longitudinal Caregivers Study Seeks Participants
Do you care for a service member or veteran who had a TBI after October 2001 while serving in the military? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study requested by Congress. The study is currently recruiting family members, friends, or significant others who help a service member or veteran who had a traumatic brain injury after October 2001 while serving in the military.
Caregivers Coffee Chat – July 11
Come relax with other caregivers and enjoy a free cup of coffee, courtesy of Blue Star Families
Serve Our Willing Warriors in need of volunteers
Serve Our Willing Warriors is growing and we have been approved to construct an additional home on our land. This will enable SOWW to serve two services members and their families simultaneously. With this approval comes the need for more dedicated volunteers.