Veteran Ops Watch - October 10, 2026 rescan

10 additional upcoming listings. Checked against recovered site inventory; full monitor-thread deduplication unavailable. Sources checked October 10 Pacific. Event times are as published. Capacity, application deadlines and travel/lodging coverage are unconfirmed unless stated. Each listing links to the organizer or VA; confirm details before attending.

Northwest Trek: Veterans Appreciation Days

NOV 11-15, 2026 | 9:30 AM-3 PM PT
11610 Trek Drive E, Eatonville, Washington

Free general admission for U.S. Veterans and active duty. Immediate family gets half off. Redeem at the admission window; online purchases excluded.

Parks Tacoma | Confirm service-proof requirements.

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Point Defiance Zoo: Veterans Appreciation Days

NOV 11-15, 2026 | 9 AM-3:30 PM PT
5400 N Pearl Street, Tacoma, Washington

Free admission for those serving or who served honorably. Immediate family gets half off. Military-service proof required; admission-window offer only.

Point Defiance Zoo | Online purchases excluded.

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Many Farms Veteran Services Event

OCT 22, 2026 | 9 AM-3 PM MT (as published)
Many Farms Chapter House, Many Farms, Arizona

Free for Veterans, families and caregivers. VA enrollment, pension and disability-claim help; medical services for enrolled Veterans. Bring DD-214 and relevant records.

Northern Arizona VA | Registration limit not published.

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Gone Fishing Veterans Resource Fair

OCT 24, 2026 | 9 AM-NOON ET
Loxahatchee Refuge, 10216 Lee Rd, Boynton Beach

Outdoor connection and resource event for Veterans, including those new to VA. Learn about benefits, health-care enrollment and family support.

VA outreach | Fee and fishing-equipment details unstated.

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Free Wills for Veterans

OCT 23, 2026 | 2-5 PM (confirm local time)
VFW Post 8973, 531 Lyons St, New Orleans

Free legal documents for income-eligible Veterans and qualifying household members: wills, health-care power of attorney and living wills.

SLLS / Bastion | Register: 504-529-1000 ext. 255.

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Retiree Summit, Career Fair & MWR Expo

OCT 30, 2026 | 9 AM-1 PM ET
Rockwell Hall Gym, 3147 5th St, Virginia Beach

Military retirees, transitioning military, family members and surviving spouses invited. More than 30 employers, Veteran resources and a health fair with flu shots.

Navy MWR | Confirm base access, fee and registration.

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Navy Virtual Retiree Summit

NOV 2-6, 2026 | Webinar times vary
Online | Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

Daily webinars on retiree and Veteran topics, including VA, TRICARE, Social Security, survivor benefits, employment and retirement savings.

Navy MWR | See organizer page for webinar signup.

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New Orleans Homeless Veterans Stand Down

OCT 24, 2026 | 9 AM-1 PM (confirm local time)
New Orleans VA Hospital, 119 S Galvez St

For Veterans experiencing homelessness: clothing, hygiene supplies, benefits counseling, dental services, flu shots and other support.

Bastion partner listing | Info: 504-223-3078.

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Mayaguez: Healthy Relationships & Support

OCT 29, 2026 | 10 AM-NOON AST
VA Outpatient Clinic, 175 Algarrobo Ave, Mayaguez

VA Caribbean awareness event connects Veterans, caregivers and families with healthy-relationship education, prevention and support resources.

VA-run | Fee, registration deadline and capacity unstated.

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Winterhaven Homeless Veterans Stand Down

NOV 7, 2026 | 9 AM-2 PM ET
Washington DC VAMC, 50 Irving Street NW

For Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the DC region. Health checks, claims, housing, legal and employment support; clothing and warm meals.

VA-run | Volunteer/vendor contact: Ryan.Hinely@va.gov.

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