The Commonwealth's Patriot Day Ceremony will be held September 11, 2025 at 11 a.m. in Richmond at the Virginia War Memorial Shrine of Memory: Global War on Terrorism and Beyond. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend. More info: loom.ly/RPuNOsk

Veterans and Military Spouses: Our award-winning Military Medics and Corpsmen Program clears the path for you to transition to a civilian healthcare career. We recruit, review and refer candidates to healthcare employers statewide. Connect with us at: dvs.virginia.gov/employment-tra…

The City of Chesapeake is hosting a Military and Veterans Community Wellness Day on September 27 from 8am-2pm at the Chesapeake Conference Center. Find out more: loom.ly/dp0t8m8 #VirginiaVeterans #VirginiaIsForVeterans

Virginia's veteran spouses are invited to join our virtual support group, where we discuss different topics during each session, and share experiences, stories and encouragement. Reserve and National Guard spouses also welcome. Email [email protected].

Happy 109th Birthday, Marine Corps Reserve! Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our U.S. Marine Corps and our Nation! #MARFORRES #MarineCorpsReserve #MarineForcesReserve

Labor Day is a day to celebrate the contributions that America’s workers make to its strength and prosperity. Thank you to all of you! The Virginia Department of Veterans Services will be closed today in honor of Labor Day. #LaborDay #VirginiaVeterans

Join us for the Commonwealth's Patriot Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Sept. 11. The event will be held in Richmond at the Virginia War Memorial's Shrine of Memory: Global War on Terrorism and Beyond. Free. Get more info: dvs.virginia.gov/Home/Component…

A variety of helpful MilVet Groups are coming up in September on the Cabana platform. Get the schedule and more info on our DVS calendar at dvs.virginia.gov/benefits-servi… If you aren't signed up yet, you can join Cabana today at yourcabana.com/members/vdvs

We've partnered with @navyfederal to offer a free workshop that will empower you to take control of your finances. Join us September 9 at 6pm at the Peninsula Town Center Claiborne Building in Hampton. #VirginiaVeterans #FinancialLiteracy

If you're a veteran in crisis, or know someone who needs immediate support for mental health or substance abuse, dial 988. The national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline connects you to counselors who can help.

The latest issue of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) eNews is out now! Check it out: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/VADVS… #VirginiaVeterans #DVSeNews

Virginia's Poet Laureate Mattie Quesenberry Smith has launched the Veterans Poetry Project (VPP) and is looking for poem submissions for a veterans' poetry contest and subsequent anthology. Deadline to submit is Sept. 15 at 11:59 p.m. EST. For more info: veteranspoetryproject.com

Parents and Caregivers: New this Fall! We're expanding our popular Storytime at the Virginia War Memorial to one weekday and Saturday each month. Join us for educator-led readings of children's history books and craft activities. No registration required, suggested ages 4-10.

National Service Dog Month highlights the crucial role service dogs play in the lives of veterans, providing physical assistance, emotional support, and companionship to help them cope with conditions like PTSD and TBI. #VirginiaVeterans #ServiceDogs #VeteransServiceDogs

On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, let’s celebrate community partnerships and evidence-based practices that help prevent suicide. Cabana offers resource materials, live virtual skill-building and support groups. yourcabana.com/members/vdvs #SuicidePreventionMonth #EndTheStigma

Join historian Gregory J. Hansard as he shares the story of more than 800 German sailors who lived at the Norfolk Navy Yard in Portsmouth during World War I. This is a free, online program at 2 p.m., Sept. 16. Register at vawarmemorial.org.events.