Individual event and flyer files

03 review hold · VA news / access / benefits

2026 VA health-care enrollment surpasses 300,000

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Washington, DC, United States · 2026-10-21

news update not event

02 update existing · Local / state / remembrance

2026 Veterans Day Observances — Olympia Capitol Campus and statewide

Washington Department of Veterans Affairs · Olympia, WA, United States · 2026-11-11

existing site watch

01 candidate publish · Professional development / benefits

American Legion DSO Symposium

The American Legion · Washington, DC, USA · Oct 25–30, 2026

new to research

01 candidate publish · Washington / community / remembrance / ROTC

Auburn 61st Annual Veterans Parade & Observance

City of Auburn / Washington DVA · Auburn, WA, United States · 2026-11-07

new candidate

03 review hold · Review / Date conflict

Auburn community breakfast date mismatch

City of Auburn · Auburn, Washington, USA · 2026-11-07?

01 candidate publish · Community / Remembrance

Auburn Noon Lions Veterans Luncheon

City of Auburn / Auburn Noon Lions / WDVA · Auburn, Washington, USA · 2026-11-07

01 candidate publish · Transition / training

Battle Mind to Home Mind: Fundamentals

Washington DVA VTSC · Washington / online TBD · 2026-11-13 13:00-16:00 PT

NEW

02 update existing · Mental health / provider training

Battle Mind to Home Mind: Fundamentals (Oct 23 session)

· Online / Washington, USA · 2026-10-23 09:00-12:00 PT

NEW SESSION EXISTING SERIES

01 candidate publish · Employment / Military base / Washington

DAV/RecruitMilitary JBLM Job Fair

DAV / RecruitMilitary · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · 2026-10-22, reported 11:00-15:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Benefits Advocacy / Training

Department Service Officer Symposium

The American Legion · Washington, DC, USA · October 25-30, 2026; program hours vary

new to research

03 review hold · Technology / status correction

Digital Navigator Program — kits not accepting new applications

Washington Department of Veterans Affairs · Olympia, WA, US · Ongoing program status checked Oct 22, 2026

rechecked correction

01 candidate publish · Family / Accessibility

EFMP Freedom and Fun Family Night

JBLM Army MWR Exceptional Family Member Program · JBLM Lewis-Main, WA, USA · November 10, 2026; 3:00-6:00 PM PT

new to research

01 candidate publish · Local / Education / Benefits / Counseling

Evergreen Veterans Resource Center

The Evergreen State College · Olympia, WA, USA · Ongoing, weekdays 08:00-17:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Health / preventive care

Fall Flu Blitz at American Lake VA

VA Puget Sound Health Care · Tacoma, WA, USA · Through Oct 24, 2026; drive-through 8:00 AM–3:30 PM PT, Mondays–Saturdays

new to research

01 candidate publish · Food / family assistance

Fallen Brothers of Seattle grocery distribution

Fallen Brothers of Seattle / Shoreline Free Methodist Church · Shoreline, WA, USA · Wednesdays 5–6 PM; Saturdays 6–7 PM (directory schedule)

new to hourly research

01 candidate publish · Relationships / Family Wellness

Family Advocacy Relationship Help Desk

JBLM Army MWR Family Advocacy Program · JBLM / Waller Hall, WA, USA · November 5, 2026; 3:30-4:30 PM PT

new to research

01 candidate publish · Entrepreneurship / Military Spouse Employment

Family Child Care Provider Orientation

JBLM Army MWR Family Child Care · JBLM, WA, USA · November 10, 2026; 6:00-8:00 PM PT

new to research

01 candidate publish · Military families / education / recreation

Fantober — Carve a Tale Contest

JBLM MWR Libraries · JBLM Lewis Main, WA, USA · Oct 24, 2026; 1:00–4:00 PM PT

new to research

01 candidate publish · Local / Technology / Emergency preparedness / First responders

Free Ham Radio Technician Course

Olympia Amateur Radio Society / Evergreen State College · Olympia, WA, USA · 2026-11-14 08:00-15:50

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Health

Free seasonal flu vaccination

VA Puget Sound · Tacoma, WA, USA · Through 2026-10-24 08:00-15:30 PT

NEW

02 update existing · Local / transportation / VA access

Free Veterans Medical Transportation

City of Lacey Veterans Services Hub · Lacey, WA, United States · 2026-10-21

reverified existing resource

01 candidate publish · Military families / food assistance

Holiday Meals for Military - Bremerton

Operation Homefront · Bremerton, WA, USA · Nov 10, 2026; 12:00-2:30 PM

new to research

01 candidate publish · Military family / recreation / wellness

JBLM EFMP Freedom and Fun Family Night

· Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · 2026-11-10 15:00-18:00 PT

01 candidate publish · Military family / arts

JBLM Family Halloween Workshop

· Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · 2026-10-23 and 2026-10-24, 11:00-19:00 PT

NEW TO REPORT

01 candidate publish · Military families / Recreation

JBLM Family Halloween Workshop

JBLM Army MWR Arts & Crafts · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · 2026-10-23 and 2026-10-24 11:00-19:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Military family / recreation

JBLM Harvest Fest

· Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · 2026-10-24 11:00-14:00 PT

NEW TO REPORT

01 candidate publish · Technology / digital skills / education

JBLM MWR Digital Library Resources

JBLM MWR Libraries · JBLM, WA, USA · Ongoing online access

new to research

03 review hold · Correction / Recreation

JBLM November Pickleball Tournament CANCELED

JBLM Army MWR · JBLM, WA, USA · November 7, 2026 tournament canceled

correction cancelled

01 candidate publish · Military base / Recreation

JBLM Slab & Sculpt Ofrenda

JBLM Army MWR Arts & Crafts · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · 2026-10-23 17:00-20:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · WA / military children / adaptive recreation

JBLM Special Olympics Basketball and Cheerleading Registration

· Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · Practices begin week of 2026-12-01; season through 2027-03-07

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · WA / base / recreation / military families

JBLM Veterans Day Run

· Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · 2026-11-07 10:45 (1.1K); 11:00 (11mi/11K/5K)

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Recreation / Veterans Day

JBLM Veterans Day Run

JBLM Army MWR / wear blue: run to remember · JBLM - Lewis North, WA, USA · November 7, 2026; 1.1K 10:45 AM; 5K, 11K, 11-mile 11:00 AM PT

new to research

01 candidate publish · Arts / recreation / skills

JBLM Watercolor Workshop

· Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · Fridays 2026-10-30 to 2026-11-20, 17:00-19:00 PT

NEW TO REPORT

01 candidate publish · Recreation

Karaoke and recreation

Thurston County Specialized Recreation · Olympia, WA, USA · 2026-10-22 17:00-19:30 PT

NEW

01 candidate publish · Mental health / wellness

Lacey Vet Center Outstation

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs / Tacoma Vet Center · Lacey, WA, USA · Ongoing; weekday hours 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

new to research

01 candidate publish · Housing / financial support / food assistance

Mason County Veteran Assistance and Emergency Aid

Mason County Veterans Resources via Washington DVA · Shelton, WA, USA · Ongoing; WDVA lists Mon–Wed 9 AM–noon and 1–4 PM

new to research

01 candidate publish · Wellness training

Mindfulness and Chronic Pain

Washington DVA VTSC · Washington / online TBD · 2026-11-13 09:00-12:00 PT

NEW

01 candidate publish · Wellness training

Mindfulness Tools for Veterans and Families

Washington DVA VTSC · Washington / online TBD · 2026-11-12 11:00-12:00 PT

NEW

01 candidate publish · Local / Recreation / First responders / Fundraiser

Olympia Haunted Hustle 5K

Project Mindset / Nicole's Bar · Olympia, WA, USA · 2026-10-24: check-in 10:00, run 11:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Local / nonprofit / VFW / family

Pacific Harbors Council / VFW Post 318 Salute to Service Breakfast

· Olympia, WA, USA · 2026-10-24 08:30-10:30 PT

01 candidate publish · Military Family / Travel Support

Pacific Northwest Operation Ride Home - JBLM

Armed Services YMCA Pacific Northwest · JBLM / Lakewood, Washington, USA · 2026-11-01 to 2027-01-31

01 candidate publish · Family / Parenting

Parenting Under Pressure

JBLM Army MWR New Parent Support Program · JBLM, WA, USA · November 12, 2026; 1:30-3:00 PM PT

new to research

01 candidate publish · Healthcare careers / education

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency virtual open house

VA Puget Sound Health Care · Seattle / Online, WA, US · Oct 22, 2026, 5:00–6:30 PM

new to research

01 candidate publish · Outdoor recreation / fitness / military family

Run, Rudolph, Run 1K/5K

JBLM MWR · JBLM Lewis Main, WA, USA · Dec 5, 2026; 1K 10:00 AM; 5K about 10:15 AM PT

new to research

01 candidate publish · Employment / first responder

Seattle Fire Connect recruiting workshop

· Seattle, WA, USA · 2026-10-24 13:00-15:00 PT

NEW TO REPORT

02 update existing · Employment / benefits / housing / local

Thurston County Veteran Resource & Job Fair

Thurston County Veterans Assistance Program · Lacey, WA, USA · Nov 5, 2026; 10:00 AM–3:00 PM PT

existing rechecked

01 candidate publish · Local / jobs / benefits / housing

Thurston County Veterans Resource & Job Fair

· Lacey, WA, USA · 2026-11-05 10:00-15:00 PT

02 update existing · Local / jobs / housing / VA benefits

Thurston County Veterans Resource & Job Fair

Thurston County Veterans Assistance Fund · Lacey, WA, United States · 2026-11-05

reverified existing opportunity

02 update existing · Local / Employment / Housing / Benefits

Thurston County Veterans Resource & Job Fair

Thurston County Veterans Assistance Fund · Lacey, WA, USA · 2026-11-05 10:00-15:00

PRIOR FINDING CONFIRMED

02 update existing · Local / job fair / housing

Thurston County Veterans Resource & Job Fair

Thurston County Veterans Assistance Fund · Lacey, WA, USA · Nov 5, 2026, 10 AM–3 PM

existing unchanged

02 update existing · Local jobs / housing / VA benefits

Thurston County Veterans Resource and Job Fair

Thurston County Veterans Assistance Fund · Lacey, WA, USA · Nov 5, 2026; 10 AM-3 PM

recheck existing

01 candidate publish · Local governance / veteran resources

Thurston Veterans Advisory Board meeting

Thurston County Veterans Assistance Program · Lacey, WA, US · Oct 26, 2026, 6:00 PM

new to research

01 candidate publish · Jobs / Benefits / Housing

Thurston Veterans Resource & Job Fair

Thurston County Veterans Assistance Program · Lacey, Washington, USA · 2026-11-05

02 update existing · Jobs / housing / benefits

Thurston Veterans Resource and Job Fair

Thurston County Veterans Assistance Fund · Lacey, WA, USA · Nov 5, 2026, 10 AM–3 PM PDT/PST (Nov is PST)

rechecked no new event change

03 review hold · Local employment, housing and benefits

Thurston Veterans Resource and Job Fair - phone correction

Thurston County Veterans Assistance Program · Lacey, WA, USA · Nov 5, 2026; 10 AM-3 PM

contact data correction

03 review hold · Jobs / benefits / resource fair

Thurston Veterans Resource and Job Fair — contact number conflict

Thurston County / WDVA · Lacey, WA, US · Nov 5, 2026, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

rechecked correction

01 candidate publish · VA health and digital skills

VA Health Care Orientation

VA Puget Sound Health Care System · Seattle, WA, USA · Oct 28, 2026; 1-3 PM

new to research

02 update existing · Washington / benefits / technology

VA Health Care Orientation Class

VA Puget Sound Health Care · Seattle, WA, United States · 2026-10-28

reverified existing opportunity

02 update existing · Benefits / technology

VA Puget Sound Health Benefits Orientation

VA Puget Sound Health Care · Seattle, WA, USA · Oct 28, 2026, 1–3 PM PT

rechecked no change

01 candidate publish · Caregiver work / long-term veteran care

VA Puget Sound Medical Foster Home caregiver recruitment

VA Puget Sound Health Care · Western Washington, WA, USA · Ongoing applications; no closing date stated

new to hourly research

01 candidate publish · Health systems / education / employment

VA Puget Sound PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Virtual Open House #1

· Seattle (virtual), WA, USA · 2026-10-22 17:00-18:30 Pacific (organizer page labels PST)

01 candidate publish · Volunteer / community service

VA Puget Sound volunteer opportunities

VA Puget Sound Health Care · Seattle / Tacoma / Olympia region, WA, USA · Ongoing applications

new to hourly research

01 candidate publish · Remembrance / Government

VERG Veterans Day Recognition and Wreath Laying

Washington State Veterans Employee Resource Group · Olympia, Washington, USA · 2026-11-09 to 2026-11-10

01 candidate publish · Benefits / digital access

Veteran benefits orientation

VA Puget Sound · Seattle, WA, USA · 2026-10-28 13:00-15:00 PT

NEW

01 candidate publish · Remembrance / Local

Veterans Day Ceremony - Capitol Campus

Washington Department of Veterans Affairs · Olympia, Washington, USA · 2026-11-11

02 update existing · Local / housing / resource support

Veterans Housing Option Group (VHOG)

City of Lacey Veterans Services Hub · Lacey, WA, United States · 2026-10-22

new local detail update existing resource

01 candidate publish · VSO / Community

VFW Post 1741 Veterans Open House

VFW Post 1741 (City of Auburn listing) · Auburn, Washington, USA · 2026-11-07

01 candidate publish · VFW / Olympia / Recreation / Community

VFW Post 318 Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar

VFW Post 318 Auxiliary · Olympia, WA, USA · 2026-11-20 09:00-17:00 and Nov 21 09:00-16:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Housing / basic needs / volunteering

Warm-Weather Gear Donation Drive for Veterans

Mason County local veteran-support volunteers · Shelton, WA, USA · Drop-off Tues–Thu, 9:00 AM–noon, through Nov 19, 2026

new to research

01 candidate publish · Local / Employment / Training / Military families

Washington Work for Warriors / NGEN Employment Assistance

Washington State Military Department · Camp Murray / Olympia region, WA, USA · Ongoing

NEW TO RESEARCH

02 update existing · Education / wellness / recreation

Watercolor Workshop (Four Classes)

JBLM MWR Arts & Crafts · JBLM McChord Field, WA, USA · Fridays Oct 30–Nov 20, 2026; 5:00–7:00 PM PT

existing rechecked

03 review hold · Digital skills / accessibility

WDVA Digital Navigator Program

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs · Olympia / statewide, WA, USA · Current availability unconfirmed

review only

01 candidate publish · Mental health / professional training

WDVA Substance Use Conversations with Veterans

· Online / Washington, USA · 2026-10-28 09:00-10:30 PT

NEW TO REPORT

01 candidate publish · Education / local resources

WDVA Vet Corps peer-support placements

Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs · Olympia / Centralia, WA, USA · 2026-27 program year; ongoing services

new to research

03 review hold · VA benefits / service availability

Women Veterans Disability Claims Clinic

VA Washington DC Health Care · Washington, DC, USA · Source calendar shows Oct 22/23 and November dates but clinic TEMPORARILY CANCELED

needs review

01 candidate publish · Mental health / faith-community venue

Yelm Vet Center - Individual and Group Services

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs / Tacoma Vet Center · Yelm, WA, USA · Ongoing; appointments required

new to research

01 candidate publish · VA technology / AI / entrepreneurship

2026 Veterans Health Hackathon

· Tampa, FL, USA · 2026-11-13 16:00 ET to 2026-11-15 17:00 ET

NEW TO REPORT

01 candidate publish · Technology / VA / Entrepreneurship

2026 Veterans Health Hackathon (AI)

Tampa VA Medical Center / VHA Innovation Ecosystem / American Legion · Tampa, FL, USA · November 13-15, 2026; 4 PM Fri to 5 PM Sun ET

new to research

01 candidate publish · VA update

300K new VA healthcare enrollments

VA · Nationwide USA · 2026-10-21

PREVIOUS

01 candidate publish · Health / older Veterans

Aging Successfully — VA multiweek group session

VA Palo Alto Health Care · Marina, CA, USA · Nov 3, 2026, 1–2 PM PT

new to research

02 update existing · VA technology

Alaska EHR go-live

VA · Alaska, USA · 2026-10-24

PREVIOUS

02 update existing · VA technology / patient advisory

Alaska Federal EHR launch / online access restrictions

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Alaska, USA · Oct 24 launch; online services affected through Oct 26 / appointment scheduling later

existing unchanged

02 update existing · VA / Technology / Urgent benefits and health logistics

Alaska VA Federal EHR launch — online service restrictions

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Anchorage and Alaska clinics, AK, USA · 2026-10-24 launch; online refill and secure messaging resume Oct 26

PRIOR PROGRAM NEW OPERATIONAL DETAIL

03 review hold · VA technology / electronic health record

Alaska VA Federal Electronic Health Record transition

Alaska VA Healthcare System · Anchorage / statewide, AK, United States · 2026-10-24

news update existing monitor

01 candidate publish · Awards / employment / recognition

American Legion Veterans Employment & Education Awards

The American Legion · Nationwide, USA · 2026 nominations open; deadline not stated

new to research

01 candidate publish · Military families / travel / financial support

Armed Services YMCA Hampton Roads Operation Ride Home

· Virginia Beach / Hampton Roads, VA, USA · Travel between 2026-11-01 and 2027-02-28

01 candidate publish · Transition / mental-health training

Battle Mind to Home Mind — fundamentals

Washington Department of Veterans Affairs / VTSC · Online, WA, US · Oct 23, 2026, 9:00 AM–noon; repeat Nov 13, 1:00–4:00 PM

new to research

01 candidate publish · Mental health / suicide prevention

Be the One / Columbia Protocol training — Nov 12

The American Legion and Columbia Lighthouse Project · Online, USA · Nov 12, 2026, 11:30 AM–1 PM ET

new session

01 candidate publish · Mental health / suicide prevention

Be the One / Columbia Protocol training — Nov 18

The American Legion and Columbia Lighthouse Project · Online, USA · Nov 18, 2026, 5:30–7 PM ET

new session

01 candidate publish · Mental health / suicide prevention

Be the One / Columbia Protocol training — Nov 3

The American Legion and Columbia Lighthouse Project · Online, USA · Nov 3, 2026, 9–10:30 AM ET (6–7:30 AM PT)

new session

01 candidate publish · National / Virtual / Mental health / Training

Be the One Columbia Protocol Suicide Prevention Training

American Legion / Columbia Lighthouse Project · Virtual, USA · 2026-10-26 11:30-13:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Federal employment / education / online

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

Washington State University Academic Success & Career Center · Pullman/Virtual, WA, United States · 2026-11-17

new candidate

01 candidate publish · Retreats / Family / Wellness

Camp Bliss Veteran & Spouse Retreat

Camp Bliss / Independent Lifestyles Inc. · Walker, MN, USA · February 2-4, 2027

changed partner update

01 candidate publish · VA technology / urgent

Cleveland EHR go-live and refill interruption

VA · Cleveland, OH, USA · 2026-10-24; online refills resume Oct 26

UPDATE

01 candidate publish · VA / housing / benefits / health

Cochise County Veteran Stand Down

· Sierra Vista, AZ, USA · 2026-10-23 09:00-13:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Mental health / practitioner training

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia training

Washington Department of Veterans Affairs / VTSC · Online / confirm format, WA, US · Nov 30, 2026, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

new to research

01 candidate publish · Housing / jobs / VA claims / resources

Columbia VA Homeless Veterans Stand Down

Columbia VA Health Care System · Columbia, SC, USA · Oct 27, 2026, 9 AM–1 PM ET

new to hourly research

01 candidate publish · Civic / first responders

Community needs town hall

Thurston County Medic One · Tumwater, WA, USA · 2026-10-24 13:00-15:00 PT

NEW

01 candidate publish · Veteran services / benefits

Cortland Vet Fest

U.S. VA / Clear Path For Veterans · Cortland, NY, USA · Oct 22, 2026; 10 AM-1 PM ET

new to research

01 candidate publish · Technology, digital skills and employment

Cyber Hired: Salute and Recruit Virtual Career Fair

SCIPP International and MilitaryHire · Online, Nationwide, USA · Nov 4, 2026; 11 AM-3 PM ET / 8 AM-noon PT

new to research

01 candidate publish · Mental health / family / wellness

Domestic Violence Awareness and Relationship Resources

VA Caribbean Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program · Mayagüez, PR, USA · Oct 29, 2026; 10:00 AM–noon AST

new to research

01 candidate publish · Military families / Accessibility / Wellness

EFMP Family Fusion Playgroup

JBLM Army MWR / EFMP · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · 2026-10-23 09:00-10:00 (recurs Fridays)

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Benefits / enrollment

Elko VA clinic same-day enrollment fair

VA Salt Lake City Health Care · Elko, NV, USA · Oct 27, 2026, 10 AM–4 PM

new to research

01 candidate publish · Housing / technology / basic needs

Emergency goods, devices and transport assistance for homeless Veterans

VA Homeless Programs · Nationwide, USA · Program announced Aug 14, 2026; authority through FY2027

new to research

01 candidate publish · VA / employment / housing resources

Fall Veteran Job and Resource Fair

· Richmond, VA, USA · 2026-10-23 10:00-13:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

02 update existing · Family and recreation

Family Halloween Workshop

JBLM MWR Arts & Crafts · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · Oct 23-24, 2026; 11 AM-7 PM

recheck existing

01 candidate publish · Military family / veteran / food support

Fort Bragg ASYMCA Food Pantry

· Fort Bragg, NC, USA · Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00-14:00 local; recurring

NEW TO REPORT

01 candidate publish · National / Virtual / Employment

G.I. Jobs Military Friendly Virtual Job Fair

G.I. Jobs / Military Friendly · Virtual, USA · 2026-10-22 12:00-16:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Outdoor recreation / mental health / VA enrollment

Gone Fishing Veterans Resource Fair

VA / community partners · Boynton Beach, FL, US · Oct 24, 2026, 9:00 AM–noon

new to research

01 candidate publish · Education / benefits / community resources

Good Samaritan Veterans Resource Fair

St. Philip’s College Veterans Outreach and Transition Center / VA Vet Center · San Antonio, TX, US · Oct 24, 2026, 9:30 AM–1:00 PM

new to research

02 update existing · Military family / recreation

Harvest Fest — Military Families

JBLM MWR · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · Oct 24, 2026; 11:00 AM–2:00 PM PT

existing rechecked

01 candidate publish · Employment and career transition

Hire Heroes USA Virtual Career Fair

Hire Heroes USA · Online, Nationwide, USA · Nov 5, 2026; noon-4 PM ET / 9 AM-1 PM PT

new to research

01 candidate publish · National / Virtual / Career transition / SkillBridge

Hiring Our Heroes SkillBridge Fellowships Information Session

Hiring Our Heroes · Virtual, USA · 2026-10-27 19:00-19:30

NEW TO RESEARCH

03 review hold · Employment / virtual hiring

HOH Logistics, Skilled Trades & Transportation Virtual Hiring Fair

· Online, USA · 2026-10-28 (time not specified in VA event index)

REVIEW ONLY

01 candidate publish · Military families / food assistance

Holiday Meals for Military - Wichita

Operation Homefront · Wichita, KS, USA · Nov 10, 2026; 5-7 PM CT

new to research

01 candidate publish · Housing, health, benefits

Homeless Veterans Stand Down

Columbia VA Health Care System · Columbia, SC, USA · Oct 27, 2026; 9 AM-1 PM ET

new to research

01 candidate publish · Employment and career transition

Industry Showcase: Defense

Hire Heroes USA · Online, Nationwide, USA · Oct 28, 2026; 12-1 PM ET / 9-10 AM PT

new to research

03 review hold · Faith-based / Wellness / Review

Inekawa Wounded Guardians retreat and integration programs

Inekawa Foundation · Howey-in-the-Hills, FL, USA · Provider reports December 11-13, 2026 and January 15-17, 2027 retreats; Sunday integration group at 7 PM ET

hold risk and date verification

01 candidate publish · Military families and volunteering

Labyrinth of Horrors with EFMP-friendly session

JBLM MWR / BOSS · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · Oct 23-24, 7-10 PM; Oct 24 gentle 2-4 PM; EFMP 4-5 PM

new to research

01 candidate publish · Community support / cultural competence

LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship Workshop 1 of 3

Washington Department of Veterans Affairs · Online, WA, US · Nov 18, 2026, 10:00 AM–noon

new to research

01 candidate publish · Family recreation / education

Literary Pumpkin Contest

JBLM MWR / Grandstaff and McChord Libraries · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · Oct 1-31, 2026; pumpkin pickup/return before Oct 30

new to research

01 candidate publish · VA Benefits / Caregiver Planning

Long-term Care Planning: The ABCs (Zoom)

VA Puget Sound Health Care · Online / Puget Sound, WA, USA · November 17, 2026; 11:00 AM-noon PT

new to research

03 review hold · Veterans Day / community / ROTC

Lough Legacy Veterans Day Parade - 38th Annual

The Historic Trust / Visit Vancouver USA · Vancouver, WA, USA · Nov 11, 2026; 11 AM-1 PM

needs review

01 candidate publish · VA enrollment / housing / careers / benefits

Marion VA Fall Festival and VHA 80 resource fair

Marion VA Medical Center · Marion, IL, USA · Oct 22, 2026, noon–3 PM CT

new to hourly research

01 candidate publish · VA / women veterans / wellness / resources

Marion VA Women Veteran Symposium

· Whittington, IL, USA · 2026-10-23 10:00-16:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

02 update existing · Women veterans and wellness

Marion VA Women Veteran Symposium

VA Marion Health Care · Whittington, IL, USA · Oct 23, 2026; 10 AM-4 PM CT

recheck existing

02 update existing · VA benefits / mental health / enrollment

MCON VA Health Resource Fair / Summit

VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System · Las Vegas, NV, USA · Oct 23, 2026; 8:00 AM–5:00 PM PT

existing rechecked

03 review hold · VA / health / benefits / resource expo

MCON Veterans Resource Fair / Health Summit

· Las Vegas, NV, USA · 2026-10-23 08:00-17:00

REVIEW ONLY

01 candidate publish · Family / benefits / education

Military Survivor Symposium

Military OneSource · Online, Nationwide, USA · Oct 30, 2026, noon–3:00 PM EDT (9 AM–noon PDT)

new to hourly research

01 candidate publish · National / Virtual / Financial wellness / Cyber-safety

MOAA Scam-Proof Your Mission Webinar

Military Officers Association of America · Virtual, USA · 2026-11-04 14:00-15:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · National / Virtual / Benefits / Education

MOAA Understanding Your Guard and Reserve Benefits

Military Officers Association of America · Virtual, USA · 2026-10-27 13:00-15:30

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Employment and career transition

MOAA Virtual Career Fair

Military Officers Association of America / MOAA Foundation · Online, Nationwide, USA · Oct 30, 2026; 11:30 AM-1 PM ET / 8:30-10 AM PT

new to research

01 candidate publish · National / Virtual / Employment

MOAA Virtual Career Fair and Hiring Event

Military Officers Association of America · Virtual, USA · 2026-10-30 11:30-13:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Employment / Careers

National Virtual Career Fair

RecruitMilitary / DAV · Online, USA · November 24, 2026; time not confirmed

new to research

01 candidate publish · Benefits / housing

Native American Direct Loan rate reduction

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Nationwide, USA · Effective Oct 1, 2026

new to research

01 candidate publish · VA / housing / dental / benefits

Navajo County Stand Down

· Holbrook, AZ, USA · 2026-10-23 09:00-15:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · National / Virtual / Employment / Networking

Networking for Authenticity and Impact

Hiring Our Heroes · Virtual, USA · 2026-10-22 14:00-15:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Military families and wellness

New Parent Support: Coloring and Connection

JBLM MWR / Army Community Service · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · Oct 23, 2026; 1-3 PM

new to research

01 candidate publish · Military families / Parenting / Wellness

New Parent Support: Infant Massage

JBLM Army MWR · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · 2026-10-23 11:00-12:30

NEW TO RESEARCH

02 update existing · Military families and parenting

New Parent Support: Infant Massage Class

JBLM MWR / Army Community Service · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · Oct 23, 2026; 11 AM-12:30 PM

recheck existing

01 candidate publish · Military families / Parenting / Education

New Parent Support: Preparing for Birth

JBLM Army MWR · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · 2026-10-22 09:00-12:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

03 review hold · Employment / military spouse / transition

Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Job Fair

JBLM MWR / AAFES · DuPont, WA, USA · Nov 3, 2026; starts 8:00 AM PT

new to research

01 candidate publish · Claims / benefits / housing / wellness

Northeastern Utah Mission Ready Resource Fair

VA / local veteran partners · Vernal, UT, USA · Nov 13, 2026, 1–6 PM MT

new to hourly research

01 candidate publish · Mental health / veteran support

Okmulgee American Legion Vet Center outreach

VA Vet Center / Okmulgee American Legion · Okmulgee, OK, USA · Oct 22, 2026, 10 AM–3 PM CT

new to hourly research

01 candidate publish · VA / digital skills / benefits / technology

Operation Connected Care

· Toledo, OH, USA · 2026-10-23 10:00-14:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Military families / volunteer service

Operation Homefront Volunteer Reserves

Operation Homefront · Nationwide, All states, USA · Ongoing; greatest need Oct–Dec and June–Aug

new to hourly research

01 candidate publish · Military Family / Travel Support

Operation Ride Home - Fort Leonard Wood

Armed Services YMCA Fort Leonard Wood · Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, USA · 2026-11-01 to 2027-01-31

01 candidate publish · Military Family / Travel Support

Operation Ride Home - Twentynine Palms

Armed Services YMCA Twentynine Palms · Twentynine Palms, California, USA · 2026-11-01 to 2027-01-31

01 candidate publish · Military families / financial / travel

Operation Ride Home — ASYMCA Fort Bragg

· Fort Bragg / Pope Army Airfield, NC, USA · 2026 holiday travel 2026-11-01 to 2027-02-28

NEW TO REPORT

02 update existing · ASYMCA / military families / financial assistance / travel

Operation Ride Home — ASYMCA Killeen

· Killeen / Fort Hood, TX, USA · Applications 2026-09-09 through 2026-10-30

NEW BRANCH OF PRIOR PROGRAM

01 candidate publish · Technology / Wellness

PatternMD between-appointment health tracking resource

PatternMD (independent app, VA News guest post) · Online / Mobile, International · Ongoing

01 candidate publish · Health careers

PGY1 pharmacy residency open house

VA Puget Sound · Online, USA · 2026-10-22 17:00-18:30 PT

NEW

01 candidate publish · National / Virtual / Employment / Training

Preparing for a Virtual Hiring Event

Hiring Our Heroes · Virtual, USA · 2026-10-26 16:00-17:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Retreat / first responder / wellness

Project Refit — Women Veteran/First Responder Retreat Waitlist

· Patriot Point, MD, USA · 2026-11-04 to 2026-11-08

01 candidate publish · VA preventive health

Richland VA Walk-in Flu Shot Clinic

VA Walla Walla Health Care · Richland, WA, USA · Oct 23, 2026; 9 AM-noon

new to research

01 candidate publish · VA wellness / education

Richmond VA Healthy Living Fair

· Richmond, VA, USA · 2026-10-22 11:00-13:00 ET

NEW TO REPORT

02 update existing · Health / wellness

Richmond VA Healthy Living Fair

Central Virginia VA Health Care System · Richmond, VA, USA · Oct 22, 2026; 11 AM-1 PM ET

recheck existing

01 candidate publish · Careers / networking

Roanoke Vet Center Young Professionals Networking

Roanoke Vet Center · Roanoke, VA, USA · Oct 22, 2026, 5:30–7 PM ET

new to hourly research

01 candidate publish · Veteran community / arts / fundraising

Salute to America - Benefit Concert for Shoreline Heroes Cafe

Pacific Northwest Veterans Assistance Program / Shoreline Heroes Cafe · Lynnwood, WA, USA · Nov 7, 2026; 4-7 PM

new to research

01 candidate publish · Housing / technology / digital literacy

Shoreline Veterans Center supportive housing and computer lab

Compass Housing Alliance · Shoreline, WA, USA · Ongoing program; intake or vacancies not confirmed

new to hourly research

01 candidate publish · Entrepreneurship

Side Hustle to CEO

SpouseWorks · Online, worldwide · 2026-11-05 15:00-15:20 EST

NEW

01 candidate publish · Accessible youth sports

Special Olympics Basketball and Cheer Registration

JBLM MWR Youth Sports & Fitness · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · Practices begin week Dec 1; program end Mar 7, 2027

new to research

01 candidate publish · Family benefits

Survivor Symposium

Military OneSource · Online, USA · 2026-10-30 12:00-15:00 EDT

NEW

02 update existing · Mental health professional development

Talking with Veteran Clients About Substance Use

Washington Department of Veterans Affairs VTSC · Virtual, WA, USA · Oct 28, 2026; 9-10:30 AM

recheck existing

01 candidate publish · Mental health / community support

Third Annual Project Connect

VA community outreach · Sikeston, MO, USA · Oct 30, 2026; 9:00 AM–2:00 PM CT

new to research

02 update existing · Wellness / public health

Tomah VA Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Tomah VA Medical Center · Tomah, WI, USA · Oct 22, 2026; 11 AM-1 PM CT

recheck existing

01 candidate publish · Volunteer / leadership training

Training Tuesday: Post Officer Fundamental

The American Legion · Online, USA · Oct 27, 2026, 7–8 PM ET (4–5 PM PT)

new to research

01 candidate publish · Benefits / housing / careers

Tri-Cities Veterans Resource Expo & Stand Down

· Pasco, WA, USA · 2026-11-06 09:00-15:00 PT

NEW TO REPORT

02 update existing · Career / benefits / housing

Tri-Cities Veterans Resource Expo & Stand Down

Columbia Basin Veterans Center / WDVA · Pasco, WA, USA · Nov 6, 2026; 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PT

existing rechecked

01 candidate publish · Career / housing / training

U.S.VETS Phoenix Workforce Development

U.S.VETS Phoenix · Phoenix, AZ, USA · Ongoing; contact Career Center

new to research

02 update existing · VA policy / statistics

VA 300,000+ new healthcare enrollments in 2026

· United States · VA press release dated 2026-10-21

RECONFIRMED NOT NEW

01 candidate publish · https://www.va.gov/bay-pines-health-care/events/92378/

VA Bay Pines Perinatal Loss Symposium

VA Bay Pines Chaplain Service / Women Veterans Program · Bay Pines, FL, USA · 2026-10-23 10:00-13:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Benefits / health

VA benefits town hall and health services — Kauai

VA Pacific Islands Health Care · Lihue, HI, USA · Oct 28, 2026, 10 AM–6 PM

new to research

01 candidate publish · Family / recreation

VA Boston Police Trunk or Treat — three campuses

VA Boston Health Care Police Service · Boston / West Roxbury / Brockton, MA, USA · Oct 27, 28 and 29, 2026, 10 AM–1 PM each

new to research

02 update existing · Health / recreation

VA Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Tomah VA Medical Center · Tomah, WI, US · Oct 22, 2026, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

rechecked no change

01 candidate publish · Caregiver wellness / benefits

VA Caregiver Support Info Session

VA Tennessee Valley Health Care · Chattanooga, TN, USA · Oct 29, 2026; VA event field 8:40 AM–noon ET; description 8:00 AM–noon

new to research

02 update existing · VA technology / continuity-of-care

VA EHR transitions — Alaska and Cleveland

· Alaska + Cleveland, OH, USA · 2026-10-24 launch

RECONFIRMED NOT NEW

02 update existing · VA policy / news

VA Enrollment Milestone - 300,000+ New Veterans in 2026

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · National, Nationwide, USA · VA news release Oct 21, 2026

recheck existing

01 candidate publish · Benefits / health

VA enrollment, health screening and flu vaccine — Kona

VA Pacific Islands Health Care · Kailua-Kona, HI, USA · Oct 31, 2026, 10 AM–2 PM

new to research

02 update existing · VA technology update

VA Federal Electronic Health Record: Alaska Go-live

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Anchorage / statewide Alaska, AK, USA · Oct 24, 2026 implementation

previously tracked updated

01 candidate publish · Scholarships / education

VA HPSP scholarship office hours — Oct 22

VA Careers / Health Professions Scholarship Program · Online, USA · Oct 22, 2026, 4:30–5:30 PM (site labels PST)

new to research

01 candidate publish · Scholarships / education

VA HPSP scholarship office hours — Oct 29

VA Careers / Health Professions Scholarship Program · Online, USA · Oct 29, 2026, 4:30–5:30 PM (site labels PST)

new session

01 candidate publish · VA employment / military spouse / education

VA Opportunities for Military Spouses and VMSTEP

VA Careers / U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Nationwide, USA, United States · 2026-10-20

new resource update

01 candidate publish · Benefits / health

VA PACT Act and enrollment health fair — Lanai

VA Pacific Islands Health Care · Lanai City, HI, USA · Nov 7, 2026, 10 AM–2 PM

new to research

01 candidate publish · VA benefits / education

VA PACT Act Presentation

· Canton, MI, USA · 2026-10-22 10:00-12:00 ET

NEW TO REPORT

01 candidate publish · VA updates / town hall

VA Palo Alto Veteran Tele Town Hall

VA Palo Alto Health Care · Online, CA, USA · Nov 18, 2026; 5:30-6:30 PM PT

new to research

01 candidate publish · Health / medication safety

VA Prescription Drug Take Back Day — Toms River

VA New Jersey Health Care · Toms River, NJ, US · Oct 23, 2026, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

new to research

02 update existing · VA wellness / care model update

VA primary care Let’s Talk Stress initiative

· Texas Valley Coastal Bend, TX, USA · VA article dated 2026-10-21; program began July 2026

NEW ARTICLE EXISTING PROGRAM

01 candidate publish · VA / Women veterans / Health

VA Sacramento Pink Out Breast-Health Resource Fair

VA Northern California Women Veterans Program · Mather / Sacramento, CA, USA · 2026-10-23 11:30-13:30

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · VA / benefits / medical access

VA Veteran Services Event at Many Farms Chapter House

· Many Farms, AZ, USA · 2026-10-22 09:00-15:00 MT

01 candidate publish · VA benefits / resource fair

VA Veterans Resource Fair at American Legion Post 57

VA Hines Outreach · Elgin, IL, USA · Oct 23, 2026; 10:00 AM–2:00 PM CT

new to research

02 update existing · VA / benefits / life insurance / financial relief

VA VGLI insurance premium holiday

· Nationwide, USA · 2026-11-01 through 2027-01-31

PRIOR ANNOUNCEMENT NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Employment / Military Spouse

VA VMSTEP military spouse career support

VA Careers / Veteran and Military Spouse Talent Engagement Program · Virtual / Nationwide, USA · Ongoing

01 candidate publish · Employment / career / digital

VA Vocational Rehabilitation Career Help

Chicago Vet Center / VA VHA VR Services · Chicago, IL, USA · Oct 23, 2026; 10:00 AM–2:00 PM CT

new to research

02 update existing · VA Technology / Digital Skills

VA.gov CLEAR in-person identity verification pilot

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 6 VA medical centers, Multiple, USA · 2026-10-07 onward

01 candidate publish · Transition / career coaching

VetEDGE Transition Coaching — November cohort

Mentor Agility / VA outreach calendar · Online, USA · Nov 17–19, 2026 (three-day online intensive)

new session

01 candidate publish · Transition / career coaching

VetEDGE Transition Coaching — October cohort

Mentor Agility / VA outreach calendar · Online, USA · Oct 27–29, 2026 (three-day online intensive)

new to research

01 candidate publish · Peer support / community

Veteran Community Meetings at the Peer Center

VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care · Los Angeles, CA, USA · Next Nov 19, 2026; noon-1 PM PT (also Oct 22)

new to research

01 candidate publish · Training / behavioral health

Veteran Cultural Competence Training

VA VISN 2 MIRECC / USAA Face the Fight · Online, USA · Oct 22, 2026; three-hour online session (start time not stated)

new to research

01 candidate publish · VA benefits / claims / enrollment

Veteran Services Event — Many Farms

VA Northern Arizona Health Care · Many Farms, AZ, US · Oct 22, 2026, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

new to research

01 candidate publish · Housing / basic needs

Veteran Stand Down — Columbus

VA Homeless Programs / local hosts · Columbus, OH, USA · Oct 23, 2026; time and venue not provided

new to research

01 candidate publish · Housing / basic needs

Veteran Stand Down — Pocatello

VA Homeless Programs / local hosts · Pocatello, ID, USA · Oct 24, 2026; time and venue not provided

new to research

01 candidate publish · Housing / food / health benefits

Veteran Standdown — Housing and Food Resources

Betty Hardwick Center / VA partner · Abilene, TX, USA · Oct 30, 2026; 9:00 AM–1:00 PM CT

new to research

01 candidate publish · WA / mental health / workforce training

Veteran substance-use conversation training — WDVA

· Virtual, WA, USA · 2026-10-28 09:00-10:30 (additional sessions Dec 3 and Jan–Jun)

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Veterans events / employment networking

Veterans Day Open House

Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC) · Vancouver, WA, USA · Nov 11, 2026; 11 AM-3 PM

new to research

01 candidate publish · Career / employment

Veterans Employment Symposium 2026

VA / Bob Woodruff Foundation / HSBC · New York, NY, USA · Nov 5, 2026; 9 AM-6:30 PM ET

new to research

01 candidate publish · Social connection / wellness

Veterans Social Connection

VA Long Beach Health Care · Long Beach, CA, USA · Nov 20, 2026; 8:30-10:30 AM PT

new to research

01 candidate publish · Scholarships / schools / community

VFW Patriot's Pen Scholarship Competition

· Nationwide, USA · Entries due 2026-10-31 (midnight local per VFW)

02 update existing · Scholarships / youth / JROTC

VFW Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen 2026-27

Veterans of Foreign Wars · Nationwide, United States · 2026-10-21

existing site urgent deadline

01 candidate publish · Scholarships / high schools / JROTC

VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition

· Nationwide, USA · Entries due 2026-10-31 (midnight local per VFW)

01 candidate publish · National / Virtual / Employment / Skilled trades

Virtual Hiring Fair: Logistics, Skilled Trades & Transportation

Hiring Our Heroes · Virtual, USA · 2026-10-28 12:00-16:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Employment / transition / digital training

Virtual Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

U.S. Army Transition Assistance Program / Fort Lee · Online, USA · Ongoing; TAP Virtual Center available 24/7

new to research

01 candidate publish · Faith-based / wellness / couple retreat

Warrior Beach Retreat — Fall 2026

· Panama City Beach, FL, USA · 2026-11-10 to 2026-11-16 (public parade/ceremony 2026-11-12)

01 candidate publish · Education / community support / mental health

WDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship Workshop 1: Veteran Experience and History

· Online, WA, USA · 2026-11-18 10:00-12:00 PT

01 candidate publish · Education / community support / mental health

WDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship Workshop 2: WDVA Program and Expanded Definition

· Online, WA, USA · 2026-11-19 10:00-12:00 PT

01 candidate publish · Education / community support / mental health

WDVA LGBTQ+ Veteran Allyship Workshop 3: Inclusive Practices

· Online, WA, USA · 2026-11-20 10:00-12:00 PT

01 candidate publish · VA / community fair / employment / health

We CARE Vet Fair — Metro Atlanta

· Marietta, GA, USA · 2026-10-22 09:00-16:00 ET

01 candidate publish · VA benefits / housing / jobs / wellness

We CARE Vet Fair — Metro Atlanta

VA / We CARE organizers · Marietta, GA, US · Oct 22, 2026, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

new to research

01 candidate publish · Employment / Careers

Western Region Virtual Career Fair

RecruitMilitary / DAV · Online (western U.S.), USA · October 27, 2026; time not confirmed

new to research

01 candidate publish · Youth sports and families

Winter Youth Basketball and Cheer Registration

JBLM MWR Youth Sports & Fitness · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, USA · Practices start week Dec 7; first games Jan 9, 2027; end Feb 13

new to research

01 candidate publish · Recreation / outdoor / nonprofit / fundraising

Wounded Warrior Project Carry Forward 5K — Jacksonville

· Jacksonville, FL, USA · 2026-11-07; registration starts 06:30, ceremony 08:00 ET

NEW TO REPORT

01 candidate publish · Fitness / Health / Family

YMCA of the Roses Veterans Wellness (12-week)

YMCA of the Roses · York region, PA, USA · Rolling cohorts; in-person twice weekly (exact dates vary)

partner verified requires web check

03 review hold · Veteran recognition / capacity alert

YMCA South Florida Veterans Day Salute — full

YMCA of South Florida · South Florida, FL, USA · Nov 6, 2026

existing unchanged

03 review hold · YMCA / Veterans Day / Event status

YMCA South Florida Veterans Day Salute — registration full

YMCA of South Florida · Weston, FL, USA · 2026-11-06 08:30-11:00

REVIEW CAPACITY FULL

01 candidate publish · Careers

Your Personal Brand Playbook

SpouseWorks · Online, worldwide · 2026-12-10 15:00-15:20 EST

NEW

01 candidate publish · International schools / remembrance

2026 Veterans Week Poster

Veterans Affairs Canada · Online / Canada, Nationwide, Canada · Released October 16, 2026

new to research

03 review hold · Heritage / grant funding

2026–27 private First World War graves marker grant

Australian Department of Veterans’ Affairs · Nationwide, All states, Australia · Applications listed Oct 16–Nov 27, 2026

hold for verification

03 review hold · Commemoration / international participation

Anzac Day 2027 overseas service representative applications

Australian Department of Veterans’ Affairs · International volunteer deployment, Various, Australia / Overseas · Apply by Nov 8, 2026

rechecked requires link review

01 candidate publish · International / volunteering / travel

Anzac Day Overseas Service Representative Volunteers

Australian Department of Veterans Affairs · International, Australia · 2027 overseas Anzac commemorations; expression-of-interest deadline Nov 8, 2026

new to research

01 candidate publish · Education / benefits policy update

Australian veteran-child education scheme consolidation

Australian Department of Veterans’ Affairs · Nationwide, All territories, Australia · Current rule since July 1, 2026; DVA updated Sept 29, 2026

new to hourly research

01 candidate publish · INTERNATIONAL / official ceremony / recreation / history

Australian War Memorial National Remembrance Ceremony

· Canberra, ACT, Australia · 2026-11-11 10:45

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · International / commemoration

Beaumont-Hamel Canadian Remembrance Reflection

Veterans Affairs Canada · Auchonvillers, France · Nov 11, 2026; 11:00 AM–noon local

new to research

01 candidate publish · International / Remembrance

Calgary Remembrance Day at The Military Museums

The Military Museums · Calgary, Alberta, Canada · 2026-11-11

01 candidate publish · Employment / Education / Benefits

Canadian Veteran Employment Webinar Series

Veterans Affairs Canada · Online, Canada · October 26-29, 2026; 11 AM-4 PM Eastern daily

new to research

01 candidate publish · International / youth / military-base employment

Child and Youth Program Assistant (Flex)

Navy MWR Yokosuka Fleet and Family Readiness · Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan · 2026-10-21

new candidate

01 candidate publish · Mental Health / Peer Support

Defence Community Peer Support Program

Defence Community Support and Resource Centre / VAC · Online / various, Canada · Ongoing sessions; dates vary

new to research

01 candidate publish · International policy and wellness

First National Women Veterans Strategy

Australian Department of Veterans Affairs · National, Nationwide, Australia · Launched October 16, 2026; ongoing

new to research

01 candidate publish · International / Remembrance

Fort Langley Remembrance Day

Fort Langley Remembers · Fort Langley, British Columbia, Canada · 2026-11-11

01 candidate publish · International youth education / remembrance

Free Veterans Week Classroom Materials

Veterans Affairs Canada · Online / Canada, Nationwide, Canada · Available each fall Sept-Nov; Veterans Week Nov 5-11, 2026

new to research

01 candidate publish · International / families / JROTC-cadets

HART Cadet & Gold Star Family Remembrance

HART / Southern Alberta Cadets · Lethbridge, AB, Canada · Nov 14, 2026; 10:00–11:00 AM MT

new to research

02 update existing · International / veteran legal benefits

Historical Military Conviction Extinguishment Scheme

Australian Department of Veterans Affairs / Department of Defence · Nationwide, Australia · Applications open (announced Oct 6, 2026)

new to research

01 candidate publish · International / education / Indigenous veterans

Honouring Indigenous Veterans — Milton Library

Milton Public Library / Veterans Affairs Canada · Milton, ON, Canada · Nov 6, 2026; 10:00–11:15 AM ET

new to research

01 candidate publish · International / military-base / technology employment

Information Technology Specialist (Customer Support) — Navy FFR

Navy MWR Yokosuka Fleet and Family Readiness · Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan · 2026-10-21

new candidate

01 candidate publish · International / Education / Libraries

Japanese Canadians in the World Wars - public lecture

Richmond Public Library · Richmond, British Columbia, Canada · 2026-11-06

01 candidate publish · Military heritage / community event

Kahnawake Remembrance Parade

Mohawk Legion / Canadian military partners · Kahnawake, QC, Canada · Nov 7, 2026, 1–2 PM ET

new to hourly research

01 candidate publish · International / U.S. military bases / Employment

KMC Career Summit

Hiring Our Heroes · Kaiserslautern / Ramstein area, Germany · 2026-10-29 09:00-16:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · International / military-base / digital skills / jobs

LinkedIn Profiles Workshop

Navy MWR Yokosuka Fleet & Family Support Center · Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan · 2026-10-29

new candidate

01 candidate publish · Recreation

Major David Peabody Memorial Walk & Ruck

The Military Museums · Calgary, AB, Canada · 2026-11-07

02 update existing · Outdoor recreation / remembrance

Major David Peabody Memorial Walk and Ruck

The Military Museums · Calgary, AB, Canada · Nov 7, 2026, 10 AM–1 PM MT

rechecked no change

01 candidate publish · International / military family / wellness

Managing Deployment Separations

Navy MWR Yokosuka Fleet & Family Support Center · Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan · 2026-10-26

new candidate

01 candidate publish · International / commemoration

Official Remembrance Day Ceremony at Vimy Memorial

Veterans Affairs Canada · Givenchy-en-Gohelle, France · Nov 8, 2026; 11:00 AM–noon local

new to research

01 candidate publish · Education

Operation Remembrance 2026

· Online, Canada · 2026-11-01 to 2026-11-11

01 candidate publish · Education / Commemoration

Operation Remembrance 2026

Operation Remembrance / Veterans Affairs Canada calendar · Online, Canada / International · November 1-11, 2026; daily educational video releases

new to research

01 candidate publish · Employment / technology innovation / partnership funding

Pathways to Work Innovation Fund applications

UK Department for Work and Pensions · Nationwide, —, United Kingdom · Applications close Oct 26, 2026

new to research

01 candidate publish · Education

Preserving the Path: Honouring Indigenous Veterans

· Milton, ON, Canada · 2026-11-06

01 candidate publish · International / U.S. military bases / Employment

RAF Mildenhall Career Summit

Hiring Our Heroes · RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom · 2026-11-02 09:00-16:00 (organizer)

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Mental Health / First Responders / Education

RCMP Veteran & Family Operational Stress Resources

Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families / Veterans Affairs Canada · Online, Canada · Ongoing; highlighted in October 2026 VAC newsletter

new to research

01 candidate publish · International / peer support

Recovery to career: Community and long-term support

Forces Employment Charity · Online, United Kingdom · Nov 24, 2026, 13:00–14:00 UK local

new session

01 candidate publish · International / career / wellness

Recovery to career: Empowering yourself into employment

Forces Employment Charity · Online, United Kingdom · Nov 16, 2026, 13:00–14:00 UK local

new to research

01 candidate publish · International / employment networking

Recovery to career: London networking evening

Forces Employment Charity · London, United Kingdom · Nov 26, 2026, 16:00–20:00 UK local

new session

01 candidate publish · International / entrepreneurship

Recovery to career: Retraining and entrepreneurship

Forces Employment Charity · Online, United Kingdom · Nov 23, 2026, 13:00–14:00 UK local

new session

01 candidate publish · International / technology / career

Recovery to career: Tools, technology and preparation

Forces Employment Charity · Online, United Kingdom · Nov 20, 2026, 13:00–14:00 UK local

new session

01 candidate publish · International / employer partnerships

Recruiting and supporting wounded Veterans — employer webinar

Forces Employment Charity · Online, United Kingdom · Nov 18, 2026, 11:30–12:30 UK local

new session

02 update existing · International / employment / accessibility

Recruiting and Supporting Wounded, Injured and Sick Veterans — employer webinar

Forces Employment Charity · Virtual, UK, United Kingdom · 2026-11-18

existing program new session detail

01 candidate publish · International / education

Remembrance Day Toolkit

Veterans Affairs Canada · National, Canada · Available for Veterans Week November 5-11, 2026

new to research

01 candidate publish · Commemoration / veteran family funding

Royal Canadian Legion National Poppy Campaign

Royal Canadian Legion · National, All provinces, Canada · Oct 24–Nov 11, 2026

new to research

01 candidate publish · Education / youth / military heritage

RSL and Schools Remember ANZAC Art Competition 2027

RSL NSW · New South Wales, NSW, Australia · School entry deadline Oct 30, 2026

new to research

01 candidate publish · International mental health and wellness

RSL Be:Well and Go Beyond Online Programs

RSL NSW · Online / New South Wales, NSW, Australia · Ongoing; no single event date

new to research

03 review hold · International / cycling / remembrance

RSL Remembrance Ride 2026

RSL Australia · Victoria, VIC, Australia · 2026-11-08

rejected closed registration

01 candidate publish · INTERNATIONAL / museum / veteran education / family

Saskatoon Museum of Military Artifacts Remembrance Open House

· Saskatoon, SK, Canada · 2026-11-11 11:30-16:30

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · Education / military heritage / international

Stories Behind the Poppy — Remember Together

Maple Leaf Trust / Big Ideas / Veterans Affairs Canada · Online (UK and Canada), International, UK / Canada · Nov 10, 2026; live 45-min lessons starting 9:30, 14:30, 17:30 GMT

new to hourly research

01 candidate publish · International / U.S. military bases / Employment

USAG Bavaria Career Summit

Hiring Our Heroes · U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Germany · 2026-10-27 09:00-16:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

01 candidate publish · International / U.S. military bases / Employment

USAG Stuttgart Career Summit

Hiring Our Heroes · Stuttgart, Germany · 2026-10-28 09:00-16:00

NEW TO RESEARCH

02 update existing · International / health / VA technology

Veteran Family Telemedicine Service — Canada

· Canada nationwide, Canada · Expanded eligibility announced 2026-02-09; registration by 2027-03-31

02 update existing · International / careers

Veteran UK EXPO (existing watch item)

· London, United Kingdom · 2026-10-27

PRIOR FINDING RECONFIRMED

01 candidate publish · Employment

Veteran UK London Career Expo

· London, UK · 2026-10-27

02 update existing · International / Education / Museums

Veterans Affairs Canada Saskatoon Remembrance Open House

Saskatoon Museum of Military Artifacts · Saskatoon, SK, Canada · 2026-11-11 11:30-16:30

PRIOR FINDING CONFIRMED

02 update existing · International / remembrance

Veterans Affairs Canada Vimy ceremony (existing watch item)

· Givenchy-en-Gohelle, France · 2026-11-08 11:00-12:00 local

PRIOR FINDING RECONFIRMED

01 candidate publish · International benefits and outreach

Veterans Affairs Outreach Clinics

Veterans Affairs New Zealand · Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · Nov 9, 6:30-8 PM; Nov 10, 10 AM-3 PM NZDT

new to research

01 candidate publish · International / employment / benefits / education

Veterans Careers and Employment Webinar Series

Veterans Affairs Canada · Online, Canada, Canada · 2026-10-26

new candidate

01 candidate publish · Housing / Community / Veterans Day

Veterans Tribute Luncheon & Housing Support Presentation

Ottawa Innercity Ministries / Willis College · Ottawa, ON, Canada · November 5, 2026; noon-2:00 PM Eastern

new to research

01 candidate publish · International / Music / Military Families

Victoria Concert of Remembrance 2026

Canadian Heritage Arts Society / Canadian College of Performing Arts · Victoria / Oak Bay, British Columbia, Canada · 2026-11-07

01 candidate publish · Commemoration

Vimy Memorial Remembrance Ceremony

· Vimy, France · 2026-11-08

02 update existing · INTERNATIONAL / veterans remembrance

Vimy Memorial — Nov 11 Guide-Led Moment of Reflection

· Givenchy-en-Gohelle, France · 2026-11-11 11:00-12:00

NEW SESSION EXISTING ORGANIZER

02 update existing · International / commemoration

Vimy Memorial — Nov 11 Guide-Led Moment of Reflection

Veterans Affairs Canada · Givenchy-en-Gohelle, France · Nov 11, 2026; 11:00 AM–noon local

existing rechecked

01 candidate publish · Military-family education / youth

We Remember: Canada’s Story family book launch

Library and Archives Canada / CIMVHR · Ottawa, ON, Canada · Nov 7, 2026, 10 AM–noon (English); afternoon French session

new to hourly research

01 candidate publish · International / Remembrance

Winnipeg Remembrance Day Service

Joint Veterans Association of Manitoba · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada · 2026-11-11

02 update existing · International / military-base / community

Yokosuka Friendship Day

Navy MWR Yokosuka Entertainment & Special Events · Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan · 2026-11-15

new watch not ready to post

01 candidate publish ·

Americans 4 Equality - free Warp tech and career training

· · Bellevue, WA USA | Now enrolling; tracks run on variable schedules

01 candidate publish ·

Outdoors For Our Heroes - 2026 outdoor applications

· · Lacey, WA USA | 2026 applications open; activity dates vary

01 candidate publish ·

Peer Olympia - peer recovery support and volunteer opportunities

· · Olympia, WA USA | Ongoing; confirm current schedule

03 review hold ·

VET TEC 2.0 - funded high-tech certificate training

· · Nationwide; Bellevue approved provider, WA USA | Applications open; provider course dates vary

01 candidate publish ·

VA Personalized Career Planning and Guidance webinar

· · Online, USA | Oct 28, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern / 10:00 AM Pacific

01 candidate publish ·

IBM SkillsBuild - 1,000+ free online courses

· · Virtual, USA | Ongoing; guided cohort enrollment dates vary

01 candidate publish ·

Healing of Memories free Veterans retreat

· · Carefree, AZ USA | Nov 20-22, 2026; Fri 6 PM to Sun 2 PM Arizona local time

01 candidate publish ·

Warrior Wellness - Light Up and Stay Lit

· · Charlotte, NC USA | Nov 9, 2026, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM Eastern

01 candidate publish ·

VA Canada Disability Pension Corrective Payment portal change

· · Canada, Canada | Online applications stop Oct 30, 2026; phone route remains afterward

01 candidate publish ·

Canadian PTSD treatments research funding - Phase II

· · Canada, Canada | Research RFP; 18-month planned project

01 candidate publish ·

RSL Waves of Wellness - Kirra surf therapy

· · Coolangatta (Kirra Beach), QLD Australia | Oct 15-Dec 3, 2026; recurring 6:30-8:30 AM local

01 candidate publish · Health and wellness

Minneapolis VA Flu Shot Clinics

· · 2026-10-29 and 2026-11-05 13:00-15:00 CT | Where: Minneapolis and multiple clinics, MN/WI, US

01 candidate publish · Faith-based retreat

Military Veterans for Christ Retreat (Newly surfaced organization)

· · 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-08 | Where: Yorktown, TX, US

02 update existing · Career, technology

Forces Employment Charity Employment Workshops (Existing - new details)

· · 2026-11-16 to 2026-11-26 | Where: Online / London, UK

03 review hold · Women veterans, wellness

HerTIME Women Veteran Retreat Interest List (Review only)

· · November 2026 TBD | Where: Location TBD, US

01 candidate publish · Wellness, peer support

VA Puget Sound Women Veterans Drop-In Group (Newly surfaced ongoing resource)

· · Thursdays 11:00-12:00 PT | Where: Seattle, WA, US

01 candidate publish · Family, recreation

Thurston Specialized Recreation Sensory Movement

· · 2026-11-06 16:00 PT | Where: Thurston County, WA, US

03 review hold ·

Howard County Stand Down (Kokomo) (New to 12:30 comparison; review before posting)

· Kokomo, IN, USA · 2026-11-05; hours not published

03 review hold ·

Lafayette Stand Down (VA listing) (New to 12:30 comparison; review before posting)

· Lafayette, IN, USA · 2026-11-01; time not published

03 review hold ·

Veterans Stand Down (Fort Walton Beach) (New to 12:30 comparison; review before posting)

· Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA · 2026-11-06; time not published

01 candidate publish ·

From Vancouver to Vimy: Japanese Canadians in Wartime (New to 12:30 comparison; flyer eligible)

· Richmond, BC, Canada · 2026-11-06 14:00-16:00 local PT

01 candidate publish ·

Wendake Remembrance Day Ceremony (New to 12:30 comparison; flyer eligible with cost caveat)

· Wendake, QC, Canada · 2026-11-08 10:15-12:00 local ET

03 review hold ·

CTP Employment Fair - Cardiff (New specific session to 12:30 comparison; review before posting)

· Cardiff, Wales, UK · 2026-11-05; hours not stated

02 update existing ·

Yakima Valley Stand Down and Veterans Benefit Fair (Existing VOW record; reconfirmed; no duplicate)

· Yakima, WA, USA · 2026-10-31 09:00-14:00 PT

02 update existing ·

UK Forces Employment: recovery-to-work workshops (Existing program; newly clarified individual session dates)

· Online; London, United Kingdom, UK · 2026-11-16,18,20,23,24 (virtual); Nov 26 London networking

01 candidate publish ·

VA 2026 healthcare enrollment update (Official VA update; newly surfaced in this comparison (issued Oct 21))

· Washington, DC, USA · Announcement 2026-10-21

02 update existing ·

VA account setup with CLEAR pilot (Previously recorded; reconfirmed - NOT new)

· Six VA medical centers nationwide, Multiple, USA · Launch announced 2026-10-07; ongoing pilot

01 candidate publish · Legal / disability benefits

Free Veterans Benefits Legal Clinic - Long Beach, CA

· · Oct 30, 2026, 9 AM-noon PT | Cost: Free

01 candidate publish · Women Veterans / wellness / health resources

Breast Cancer Support Resource Day - Washington, DC

· · Oct 30, 2026, noon-2 PM ET | Cost: Free

01 candidate publish · Family / recreation / community

VA Tomah Community Trunk or Treat - Tomah, WI

· · Oct 30, 2026, 5-6 PM CT | Cost: Free

01 candidate publish · Veterans / food / recreation

Veterans Halloween Celebration - Los Angeles, CA

· · Oct 30, 2026, 11 AM-1 PM PT | Cost: Free

01 candidate publish · Nutrition / wellness / education

Healthy Teaching Kitchen: Creating a Balanced Lunch - Providence, RI

· · Oct 30, 2026, 1-2 PM ET | Cost: Free

01 candidate publish ·

Vets Who Code - 2027 software engineering accelerator

· Remote / nationwide, US (nationwide), United States. Starts 2027-04-05; 17-week remote-first program · Remote / nationwide, US (nationwide), United States. Starts 2027-04-05; 17-week remote-first program

01 candidate publish ·

Cloud Veterans - free cloud computing career training

· Remote / nationwide, US (nationwide), United States. Ongoing application; track of around 90 days per · Remote / nationwide, US (nationwide), United States. Ongoing application; track of around 90 days per

01 candidate publish ·

NPower - cybersecurity SkillBridge 2027 cohort

· Virtual / nationwide, US (nationwide), United States. Cohort 1: 2027-01-25 through 2027-04-09 · Virtual / nationwide, US (nationwide), United States. Cohort 1: 2027-01-25 through 2027-04-09

01 candidate publish ·

WDVA paid VA Work-Study opportunity

· Olympia, WA, United States. Ongoing informational program; current job opening dates unconfirmed · Olympia, WA, United States. Ongoing informational program; current job opening dates unconfirmed

01 candidate publish ·

Benjamin Harrison YMCA - Veteran Appreciation Brunch

· Indianapolis, IN, United States. 2026-11-12 10:30-12:30 local Eastern · Indianapolis, IN, United States. 2026-11-12 10:30-12:30 local Eastern

01 candidate publish ·

Microsoft Military Datacenter Pathway - 2027 cohort

· Virtual participation; datacenter roles nationwide, US (nationwide), United States. 2027-01-13 through · Virtual participation; datacenter roles nationwide, US (nationwide), United States. 2027-01-13 through

03 review hold · Education / professional training

VA Ann Arbor Dietetic Internship virtual open houses

VA Ann Arbor Health Care · VA Ann Arbor Health Care — Virtual / Ann Arbor, MI, USA · November 6 and November 18, 2026, 1:00–2:30 p.m. ET

new to selected history review only

03 review hold · International / peer wellness

Remembrance Day Drop-In Coffee Chat

Canadian Department of National Defence Peer Support Program · Canadian Department of National Defence Peer Support Program — Virtual, Canada, Canada · November 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET

existing vow history reverified

02 update existing · Veterans Day / recreation / community

38th Lough Legacy Veterans Parade - Vancouver, WA, USA

The Historic Trust · · 2026-11-11, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM PT

provisionally new to selected prior scans; outreach: Gmail exact email and organization search empty;

02 update existing · Veteran family / arts / digital skills

Deploy Operation Art: Smartphone Photography - Creedmoor, NC, USA

VA Outreach Events (host not named on page) · · 2026-11-07, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM ET

provisionally new to selected prior scans; outreach: No verified public organizational outreach email

02 update existing · Caregiver / wellness / benefits

VA Caregiver Resource Fair - Manchester, NH, USA

VA Manchester Health Care · · 2026-11-10, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM ET

provisionally new to selected prior scans; outreach: No outreach contact verified

02 update existing · VA resource fair / enrollment / health

West Texas VA Veterans Day Resource Fair - Big Spring, TX, USA

West Texas VA Health Care System · · 2026-11-06, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM CT

provisionally new to selected prior scans; outreach: No public event partnership mailbox verified

02 update existing · International / remembrance / veteran families

Ringwood Remembrance Sunday - Ringwood, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Ringwood Town Council · · 2026-11-08, 11:30 AM local parade; noon service

provisionally new to selected prior scans international; outreach: Research only; non-US permission and

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1200 United States Virtual

1200 Washington Online

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1600 Five Verified Programs

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