Experience D-Day – The 75th Anniversary
The Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society will host a special museum presentation and display focusing upon D Day, the 6th of June 1944. This living history event will be conducted on Saturday, June 8th from 9:30am-5:00pm.
Scaling with Social Media Event
Join this free event to learn how to scale with social media while on a budget. Many people use social media, but many people don't know HOW to use it build their networks and their brands. It's no longer "Who you know," it's "WHO KNOWS YOU." Thursday, June 6th from 6-9PM at WeWork in DC. Veterans and Active Duty Service Members encouraged to attend. Registration is required.
SCA Training & Experience Opportunities for Veterans
Student Conservation Association is currently seeking candidates for their corp programs, veteran fire corp and Maryland veteran corp. These opportunities will allow veterans to receive training and experience in Fire and Conservation. More information, contact Huma Raja at hraja@thesca.org.
Loudoun County Homeless Services Drop In Center
Beginning May 28th the Loudoun County Drop-In Center will return to its permanent location at the Loudoun Homeless Services Center in Leesburg, VA. Drop-In Services include access to showers and laundry facilities and meals.
Free Webinars Hosted by OPM
Beginning May 30th the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will be hosting free webinars about the process of applying for employment with the federal government. If you or someone you know is interested in working for the federal government, then these webinars will be of interests. All session are free. However, they are limited to 1,500 participants each. Webinars held on a variety of dates throughout June. Registration is required.
VA National Cemetery Memorial Day Events
National Cemetery Administration will host Memorial Day ceremonies at VA national cemeteries across the country with the help of local communities. Each cemetery and community will add their own special touch of patriotism and "thanks" during the events. List of MD and VA ceremony locations in this post.
Memorial Day Service at National Cathedral
A National Service Commemorating Memorial Day will take place at the National Cathedral on Sunday, May 26th at 11:15 AM. This services will commemorate the honor and bravery of those who have died serving in our Armed Forces and honor those who currently serve.
LAST OUT: Elegy of a Green Beret
Last Out—Elegy of a Green Beret, a play written and performed by Ret. Lt. Col. Scott Mann, tells the story of Army Green Beret Danny Patton’s battles that range from tribal Afghanistan to his own living room . This play is intended to validate the sacrifices and struggles of warriors and their families, and is performed and staged by an all-veteran/veteran family cast and crew. Discount tickets available for veterans and their families. This play runs May 24th and 25th at the Richard J Ernst Community Cultural Center in Annandale, VA.
Free Dental Care for Veterans
Aspen Dental is offering free dental care for veterans on their Day of Service, Saturday, June 8th from 9am-3pm. There are several participating dental practices all over the National Capital Region. Appointments required. Beginning May 1st you can call 844-ASPEN-HMM to find location and make appointments.
Silver Spring VET Center Open House
Veterans, active duty & military families, please join the Silver Spring VET Center as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary with an Open House on June 20th from 10:00am-3:00pm. Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional readjustment counseling to eligible Veterans, active duty service members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families.