Blue Star Families Spouse force Orientation
Join Blue Star Families Career Manager at their Monthly meeting. We have all been there - trying to make new connections and get job leads, all while working hard to land that career opportunity. Start your career planning the right way with #BSFSpouseforce. When you attend the Blue Star Families Spouseforce Orientation the first Monday of every month, now through August, at 10 AM PT, you'll receive: Personalized assistance, Resume evaluation & tips, Local resources, and connections to support your career goals. PLUS, an introduction to IMMEDIATE hiring partners!
USO Coffee Connections – Quantico
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! Please note: due to COVID restrictions on gatherings, a maximum of 10 people can attend this Coffee Connections event in person. They'll also offer a Zoom link for those who wish to participate from home. All spouses of currently-serving military members are welcome.
Caring for Military Families
Caring for Military Families! Contribute to knowledge that may help improve your health care services. If you are a parent, spouse, or significant other of a service member or veteran who served in the military after October 2001, you may be eligible to participate in a study requested by Congress. Help your fellow military families and loved ones! If you or someone you know may be interested please call (855) 821-1469 or email caregiver.study@dvbic.org
Self Discovery to New Normal for Military Spouses
How you choose to respond to change can transform everything! Learn ways of managing the unpredictability of the new normal and how to navigate constant changes of the unknown. Tips and techniques for empowering you and your family through difficult times with your self-discovery and strategic change management.
Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge, and Skills (L.I.N.K.S.) – Meet-up Group
Are you a Military Spouse who is searching for a group to plugin? Search no further! You're invited to join the L.I.N.K.S. crew meet up group – where casual conversation happens! They're a relaxed group and don't mind at all if you arrive late, they understand life happens. So come out, meet other spouses who share common interests, are new to the base, or looking to meet new people. Their group is open to all Military Spouses. Children of all ages are welcome. (Parental Supervision Required) they typically meet once a month.
Military Spouse Virtual Coffee Connections
USO-Metro is offering Virtual Coffee Connections for Military Spouses next week! Spouses and community partners are invited to network socially and share resources and information.
Coffee Talk: The Power of Laughter
Join the Veteran Spouse Network and fellow military and veteran spouses, partners, and caregivers for a coffee talk, where they'll discuss how we're all coping with our current climate, and discuss what's been helping get us all through it, and what's providing us with those gut-busting laughs. Maybe you have a favorite comedian, funny movie or TV show. Maybe family game night is a sure way to bring on the laughing tears. Come ready to share your strategies for keeping laughter alive in your life, and how this can help you get through this time of isolation and uncertainty.
Upcoming COVID-19 Military Support Initiative Town Halls
Join Blue Star Families for their many special upcoming events including Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Healthcare for Military Families During COVID-19, and Addressing the Needs of Veterans During COVID-19.
Upcoming USO Events
Join the USO for the upcoming events this month including a Transfer Student Information Session, Military Spouses Career Strengthening Workshop, and a Virtual Networking Dinner For Military Spouses.
Virtual Bourbiz Veteran/Milspouse Resource Event
The Veteran/Military Spouse Resource Event is back with an incredible lineup of keynote speakers to motivate and provide insight that will unite and inspire us! Their events attract a host of resources such as Fortune 500 Business Leaders, Ted Talk speakers, Medal of Honor Recipients, Professional Athletes, Military Leaders, and TV & Social Media Personalities.