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VERIFIED OPPORTUNITIES · OCTOBER 21, 2026

Five opportunities for Veterans and military families

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Wisconsin · Franklin · 2026-12-12

Operation Recon Nature — Veterans and Families

Saturday, December 12, 2026, 3–4 p.m. Central at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Ave., Franklin, Wisconsin 53132. Monthly nature walk for Veterans and their families to share camaraderie and experience seasonal nature happenings. No fee; online registration required. Confirm available spaces and event details with the organizer.

Free · online registration required · confirm available space

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Wisconsin · Franklin · 2026-10-24

Operation Recon Nature — Wehr Nature Center

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 3–4 p.m. Central at Wehr Nature Center, 9701 W. College Avenue, Franklin, Wisconsin 53132. Free naturalist-led seasonal walk for Veterans, active-duty, Reserve, retired military personnel, and families across all branches; check the organizer’s detailed eligibility. Online registration is required. Parking is waived for participants. Remaining capacity is unconfirmed, so check with the organizer before travel.

Free · registration required · parking waived · confirm space

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California · Oceanside · Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center · 2026-11-14

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

Saturday, November 14, 2026. Check-in is at 8 a.m.; the free commuter program runs 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Pacific at Mission San Luis Rey Retreat Center, 4050 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, California. Led by Fr. Ed McKenzie, OFM, this faith-based day of reflection and connection welcomes adult (18+) service members, Veterans, and adult military family members. Registration is required. Optional Mass follows the program. Travel and overnight lodging are not stated as covered.

Free commuter program · registration required · travel/lodging coverage not stated

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Florida · Jacksonville · 2026-11-05

Veteran Military Ball — Jacksonville

Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32204. Cocktail hour is 4:30–5:30 p.m., dinner 6–7 p.m., and celebration 8–10 p.m. Eastern. Veterans and one spouse or guest per Veteran are admitted free. Formal attire for Veterans and civilians. Advance registration for the Veteran ticket is required; no registration deadline or remaining-capacity information is confirmed.

Veteran and one guest free · register Veteran ticket in advance

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New Jersey · Wyckoff · 2026-11-19

Patriot Club Lecture — Wyckoff Family YMCA

Thursday, November 19, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Eastern at Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, New Jersey 07481. Army veteran and speaker Joe Farkas will present “The Pilgrims & the Mayflower: From Sea to Shining Sea.” The lecture is free and open to all. Registration is requested by the YMCA. The ending time is not confirmed; ask the YMCA before making plans.

Free · begins 1:00 p.m. Eastern · ending time unconfirmed

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Nationwide · Online · 2026-12-01

SDVET LaunchPoint — Warrior Rising

Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 5–9 p.m. Eastern, online. Warrior Rising’s free four-hour workshop helps qualifying service-disabled Veterans explore and test business ideas. The application process requires a DD-214 and VA disability rating letter. No application deadline or remaining-space information is confirmed; review the organizer’s application for current eligibility and registration details.

Free · application required · deadline and spaces unconfirmed

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