On 2/16/2023 Warrior Writers will host a virtual open mic night on Zoom at 8:00 PM EST. Scroll down for full details of how to sign up to perform. No registration is required to watch the show, check with Warrior Writers for the Zoom link which will be available prior to the event. For more information contact Glynnis, [email protected]

Warrior Writers is excited to announce our first Virtual Open Mic of 2023! In 2020 on Veteran's Day we held our first ever open mic night, and the success of the evening has made it a regular recurring event for Warrior Writers. Every few months we gather to provide a platform for veterans to share their stories and voices. We invite you to join us again on Thursday, February 16th, through Zoom for an evening art and community. 

When:

Thursday, Feb. 16th, 8:00pm EST.

Where:

Through Zoom

How:

Please fill out this google form to sign up. Spots are open to veterans, service members, and military family members and caregivers. The first 15 people to sign up are guaranteed a spot; after that, the next 5 people will be put on a waitlist. The list will close after 20 people have signed up. After you fill out this form, you will get a confirmation email with further details by February 5th.

Spots are 4 minutes long, and can include multiple pieces, as long as it's all under the time limit. 

This is a free, non competitive, and unpaid event. However, we will welcome you to share your social media handles, websites, Venmo/Paypal/Cashapp information on Zoom if viewers want to show some appreciation for your work!

If you have any questions, email Glynnis at [email protected]. Thank you for sharing your art with us!

No registration is needed to watch the open mic as an audience member. Simply log onto Zoom on February 16th and join us! The Zoom link will be made public in a couple weeks, so keep your eye out for it!

On 2/3/2023 Warrior Writers will host Lunch Break Writing Prompt on Zoom from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST. For more information contact Warrior Writers, [email protected]

Lunch Break Writing Prompt

Friday, February 3rd

@ 12:30pm-2:30pm ET

Join us for a Lunch Break Writing Prompt! Drop-in on Zoom between 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm ET for as little or as long as you want to participate in a casual, generative, creative writing session for veterans and active duty. No registration is needed!

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On 2/2/2023 Blue Star Families will host a career virtual event from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST. For more information contact Laura Torres, 760-575-4848, [email protected] 

RISE to new career heights and empower your new career’s trajectory with Blue Star Careers

When: 2 Feb 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (PT)

Associated with Blue Star Careers Community

LOCATION

Virtual

Url: http://us02web.zoom.us/

Login: RSVP to attend via zoom, and instructions will be emailed soon.

CONTACT

Laura Torres

760-575-4848

[email protected]

We facilitate Military Career Connections & Networking Options on the SPOT for members of Blue Star Careers. This month, via breakout rooms led by team Magenta, participating military spouses can get resume support, interview techniques, immediate career exploration, Networking on LinkedIn, and more on the SPOT!

From 1/9 - 2/3 the VA will host the Sports4Vets Throwdown. For more information or questions, visit Sports4Vets Throwdown or email the team at [email protected]

The Sports4Vets Throwdown is back and looking to help even more Veterans meet their goals to live fit. Register now for the virtual fitness event being held Jan. 9 to Feb. 3, 2023.

Register: https://eauth.va.gov/accessva/?cspSelectFor=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.my.va.gov%2FVeterans&ForceAuthn=false 

More info: https://news.va.gov/113742/sports4vets-throwdown-returns-help-vetslivefit/?utm_source=middle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VetResources&utm_id=21DEC2022

Minority Veterans of America will host the 2022 Equity, Inclusion & Justice Summit virtually on October 15-16. 

The Equity, Inclusion, & Justice Summit is back for the third year and we're building our best event yet!  The past two years have been a rollercoaster for many of us. Our equity has been challenged. Our inclusion has been challenged. The core of justice has been challenged. Each of us has felt a range of emotions including confusion, grief, and anxiety. But it’s time to remember our strength. To remind ourselves that equity, inclusion, and justice are not just words. They’re a way of life and at this year’s Summit, we are determined to build our roadmap back to joy.

You will leave Summit knowing that together we are strong, we are equitable, and we are a united force for change. We remember our journey. Together we are a community. We were created for this moment. We will bring joy. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.

Pre-conference workshops will also be offered on October 14.

This year's Employing US Vets Conference will be held virtually on Thursday, October 13, 11am-4pm ET.

Hosted by VETS Indexes, this semi-annual conference includes discussions of best practices and challenges related to veteran employment, recognition of companies going above and beyond for vets and their families, and lots of opportunities to network. The bi-yearly conference is designed to offer attendees actionable tools and information to establish and build upon veteran initiatives. It also provides a great opportunity to network with peers from leading companies.

Click here for the full agenda and list of speakers.

Click here for more information and to apply.

VetsinTech will host the 8th Annual Fall Gala, "Vets 2.0 Beyond the Transition" on Friday, November 11, 6-11pm PT at the Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel in San Francisco to celebrate Veterans' Day.

This event will also be livecast (9pm-2am ET) to viewers online who are unable to make it in person.

The evening will commence with an open bar cocktail reception and silent auction. Our leading sponsors, host committee, and special guests will join us at an exclusive VIP cocktail reception.

The gala will also feature an exquisite dinner with entertainment, awards, and a live auction, followed by two hours of open bar as we celebrate our service members and gala attendees.

The GRECC (Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Centers) DEP (Dementia Education Program), funded by the VA Geriatrics Scholars Program, invites all caregivers of veterans with dementia to join them virtually via Microsoft Teams for educational groups designed to improve self-care and reduce stress.

Caregivers will:

Receive the latest evidence-based information

Participate in group discussion, reflection, and journaling exercises to increase awareness of feelings, emotions, and personal areas of strength

Groups are free for caregivers thanks to VA Geriatric Scholars Program with generous funding from the Office of Rural Health.

This year's Employing US Vets Conference will be held virtually on Thursday, October 13, 11am-4pm ET.

Hosted by VETS Indexes, this semi-annual conference included discussions of best practices and challenges related to veteran employment, recognition of companies going above and beyond for vets and their families, and lots of opportunities to network. The bi-yearly conference is designed to offer attendees actionable tools and information to establish and build upon veteran initiatives. It also provides a great opportunity to network with peers from leading companies.

Click here for more information and to apply.

VetsinTech is hosting a MilSpouse Tech Summit on Wednesday, Sep 20, 2022, 12-4pm ET (9am-12pm PT)

The goal of this summit is to empower, educate and employ military spouses.  VetsinTech is excited to have a powerhouse of military spouses leading the education, employment, and entrepreneurship tracks.