Veteran Ops Watch

VETERAN OPS WATCH · NATIONAL CALENDAR

Upcoming events for Veterans and their communities.

Browse upcoming events from the VOW Operations Hub. Public entries are limited to future-dated records marked Verified with a direct official HTTPS source.

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Showing 44 of 57 verified upcoming events · sorted by start date

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Caregiver and Family Resource Fair — Hines VA

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital

Hines · Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital · Illinois

Date
Nov 4, 2026
Eligibility
Caregivers, family members and Veterans
Cost
Free
Availability
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Oct 20, 2026

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Enter the Lion November Men’s Abide Retreat

Enter the Lion

Johnson City · Tennessee

Date
Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Eligibility
Men who are current or former first responders, military members, or Veterans; applicants are screened
Cost
Free; other travel costs not stated as covered
Availability
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Oct 20, 2026

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VA Veterans Employment Symposium — New York City

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

HSBC · Manhattan · New York

Date
Nov 5, 2026
Eligibility
Transitioning Veterans and military spouses.
Cost
Free.
Availability
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Oct 18, 2026

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Veteran Military Ball — Jacksonville

Jacksonville University NROTC and Veterans Council of Duval County

Jacksonville · Florida

Date
Nov 5, 2026
Eligibility
Veterans and one spouse or guest per Veteran; the event also includes JU NROTC midshipmen and active military participants.
Cost
Free for each Veteran and one guest; other ticket categories are not confirmed.
Availability
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Oct 21, 2026

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Couples Dinner at Battalion

Frontline Heroes Outdoors

Battalion, San Antonio, TX · Texas

Date
Nov 6, 2026
Eligibility
FHO general eligibility: serving military, Guard/Reserve, military retirees, Veterans, first responders, Gold Star families, and eligible immediate family. Current spouses, parents, siblings, and dependent children under 18 are listed as eligible family; adults 18+ need their own qualifying basis unless otherwise eligible. Event-specific restrictions apply. Event-specific places / guests: 6 members + significant others.
Cost
Costs, travel, lodging, meals, and equipment coverage are not confirmed here; verify on the official listing.
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Oct 16, 2026

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Women Veterans ROCK! Veterans Appreciation Week Kickoff

Women Veterans ROCK!

Washington · Washington, DC

Date
Nov 6, 2026
Eligibility
Women Veterans and military families; access code and advance registration required
Cost
Confirm ticket price
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Oct 17, 2026

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Auburn’s 61st Annual Veterans Parade & Observance

City of Auburn

Auburn · Washington

Date
Nov 7, 2026
Eligibility
Parade spectators are welcome; participation requirements for parade units differ. Separate companion activities have their own eligibility rules.
Cost
No admission price listed for parade spectators. Breakfast and luncheon are separate paid activities; VFW open house is for Veterans and active-duty personnel.
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Oct 22, 2026

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Deploy Operation Art — Smartphone Photography Workshop

VA Outreach Events

Creedmoor · Room 111, 305 East Wilton Avenue · North Carolina

Date
Nov 7, 2026
Eligibility
Veterans and their families
Cost
Free
Availability
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Oct 20, 2026

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Mission Maryland 2026 — Veteran Resource & Career Fair

Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families

Frederick · Veteran Services Center at Goodwill · Maryland

Date
Nov 7, 2026
Eligibility
Veterans, service members, military families, caregivers and community members
Cost
Not stated on the organizer page
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Oct 18, 2026

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Salute to Our Veterans — Aurora

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Aurora · Colorado

Date
Nov 7, 2026
Eligibility
Public Veteran-appreciation event; the official VA page does not publish an attendee restriction.
Cost
The official VA page does not list a cost; food-truck purchases may be separate.
Availability
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Oct 25, 2026

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Wounded Warrior Project Carry Forward 5K — Jacksonville

Wounded Warrior Project

Jacksonville · Florida

Date
Nov 7, 2026
Eligibility
Open public walk/run; registered WWP Warriors, Veterans and active-duty personnel may receive promotional rates.
Cost
$55 adults; $25 ages 6–17; free ages 5 and under. Veteran/military promotional rates may apply.
Availability
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Oct 22, 2026

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Veterans Day Shopping Event

Father Gene’s Help Center; food sponsored by Kegel’s Inn

West Allis · Wisconsin

Date
Nov 11, 2026
Eligibility
Veterans must register and bring military ID. Guests may accompany them; only Veterans may register to shop.
Cost
Free clothing; no event attendance fee stated.
Availability
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Oct 15, 2026

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Military & Veteran Families Resource Event at North Carolina Zoo

North Carolina Zoo; listed by North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Asheboro · North Carolina

Date
Nov 12, 2026
Eligibility
Military and Veteran families. Military Appreciation admission requires qualifying military/Veteran identification; maximum four entries per ID including holder.
Cost
Resource event fee not separately stated. Military Appreciation zoo admission free for eligible ID holder and up to three guests, November 7–13.
Availability
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Oct 15, 2026

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Resource Fair for Veterans, Service Members, and Families — Offutt AFB

Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Nebraska Department of Labor

Offutt Air Force Base · Base Exchange · Nebraska

Date
Nov 12, 2026
Eligibility
Veterans, service members and their families
Cost
Not stated on the organizer page
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Oct 18, 2026

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Operation Recon Nature — Veterans and Families

Wehr Nature Center

Franklin · Wisconsin

Date
Nov 14, 2026
Time
3:00–4:00 p.m. Central
Eligibility
Veterans from all service branches, including active-duty, Reserve, and retired personnel, and their families; confirm registration details with Wehr Nature Center.
Cost
No fee; online registration required.
Availability
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Oct 28, 2026

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Veterans Appreciation Car Show and BBQ — North Las Vegas

VA Southern Nevada Health Care

North Las Vegas · North Las Vegas VA Medical Center · Nevada

Date
Nov 14, 2026
Eligibility
Open to the public; car-show participants register on site from 8:00 AM
Cost
Free
Availability
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Oct 18, 2026

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Welcome Home: A Veteran’s Retreat — Mission San Luis Rey

Mission San Luis Rey

Oceanside · Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center · California

Date
Nov 14, 2026
Eligibility
Adult (18+) military service members, Veterans, and adult military family members.
Cost
Free commuter program. Travel and lodging coverage is not stated.
Availability
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Oct 21, 2026

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Beyond the Uniform: Connecting Veterans and Military Spouses to Public Service

Washington State University Academic Success & Career Center

Online · hosted by WSU Pullman · Washington · virtual

Date
Nov 17, 2026
Eligibility
Veterans and military spouses.
Cost
Not stated by organizer.
Availability
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Oct 22, 2026

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Welcome to Be Connected — Live Online Training

Be Connected

Online · Arizona

Date
Nov 18, 2026
Eligibility
Anyone interested in supporting Arizona service members, Veterans and families.
Cost
No cost.
Availability
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Oct 18, 2026

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Conversations With Parents — Senior Living & End-of-Life Planning

Veterans Navigation Network Family Resource Council

Billings · Montana

Date
Nov 19, 2026
Eligibility
Veterans and their family members; attendees may join this session without attending the October class.
Cost
Resource binder $15. No additional binder charge if already received at first class; separate class fee not stated.
Availability
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Oct 15, 2026

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NEW DEEP RESCAN · NOVEMBER 1, 2026 (PACIFIC TIME)

Deep Rescan & Individual Flyers

Review source-checked 2027 program updates and 12 VA outreach events for November 2–5, with an individual flyer for each event.

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NEW WOMEN VETERAN EVENTS · NOVEMBER 2, 2026

Newly verified opportunities & separate flyers

Browse 10 new source-checked events not already in the public women-focused collection, with individual Veteran Ops Watch flyers.

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PROGRAM FINDER · WOMEN WHO SERVE

Women Veterans & First Responders

Search 31 women-focused programs, check family participation, and browse a 50-state women Veteran resource coverage tracker.

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NEW RESOURCE FINDER · LGBTQ+ VETERANS

LGBTQ+ Veteran Programs & Resources

Browse 22 source-checked programs and resources, two dated events, and separate Veteran Ops Watch flyers for every listing.

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EARLIER WOMEN-FOCUSED SCAN · NOVEMBER 1, 2026

Women Veterans & First Responders

Browse 31 searchable program profiles, 11 dated opportunities, 52 individual flyers, plus a new source-checked addendum and website-ready package.

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VETERAN OPS WATCH · UPCOMING EVENT GOALS

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Event information was compiled from organizer sources on Nov 1, 2026. Schedules, eligibility, costs, and availability can change; confirm details on the official source.

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