Leggett to Dedicate Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at Memorial Plaza on May 21
County Executive Ike Leggett, local officials and Vietnam War veterans will dedicate the Montgomery County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on Monday, May 21, at 1 p.m., at Memorial Plaza, which is located at the Government Complex Center Terrace, 101 Monroe Street, in Rockville.
Hire Vets Now – May 17
CALLING ALL TRANSITIONING MILITARY & VETERANS. Please join local businesses for Virginia’s HIRE VETS NOW hiring & networking event. May 17, 2018, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at Fort Belvoir Community Center 10300 Taylor Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA.
ASAP & The Sanctuaries: Art With Purpose – May 5
ASAP and The Sanctuaries are partnering to offer a workshop that will empower veteran artists to connect their artmaking with the social causes that affect them so they can “make art with purpose.” Saturday May 5 from 10 am - 4 pm at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in DC.
Wounded Warrior Hiring & Support Summit – May 9
Veteran and Wounded Warrior Hiring Summit will be Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 1454 Parsons Ave, S.E., Bldg. 211 Washington Navy Yard, Washington D.C., 20374.
Sound the Alarm Signature Event – Apr 28
This is going to be a big event with a goal of 1,000 fire alarms installed. Red Cross will be partnering with Prince George’s County FD, County Leaders, Red Cross national leaders, corporate leaders, and MD political leaders. This is going to be a great half day volunteer event with the chance to literally save lives!
Veterans Healing Through Connection Couples Retreats
A therapeutic couples retreat free to ALL current and former service members Active Duty, Reservists, Veterans, and Retired. Open to any committed couple, regardless of marital status.
Are you LinkedIn or Left Out? – Apr 25
USO's Pathfinder Workshop: Mastering LinkedIn - Are you LinkedIn or Left Out? Presented by Michael Quinn. This workshop teaches you how to build and expand an online network that supports your career goals. I teach you how to build a personal brand, market yourself, and use LinkedIn to support your search. Wednesday, April 25 from 1 - 4 pm at USO Warrior and Family Center Fort Belvoir.
Space Available at Veteran Retreat
Operation Tohidu has several opening in the men’s retreat that runs from May 7th to May 11th. Operation Tohidu is a free 5-day program for veterans or service members that have been diagnosed with or are self-identifying PTS(d), mild TBI, anxiety or depression. Applications are due by April 22, 2018.
Virginia Women Veterans Summit
This event brings together veterans, community leaders, employers, and government agencies from the federal, state, and local levels to raise awareness about the services and benefits offered specifically for women veterans. The summit will also host exhibitors whose mission involves the wellness and wholeness of women veterans and feature notable presenters. June 14 & 15 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria, VA. Registration is required.
Corporate Gray Military-Friendly Job Fair
9am - 12:30pm Friday, April 20th. Free and open to all job seekers. Especially for transitioning and former military members seeking employment. Pre-register through Corporate Gray Online to receive the job fair directory before the event and upload your resume.