 The District will now accept medical marijuana cards from any state. This expansion will ensure medical marijuana patients from other states can obtain the medicine they need without resorting to the illegal market. Learn more HERE
 DC ROW - Heroes Row this Saturday, Aug 17th at 11:00am
FREE for veterans, Active-Duty Personnel & First Responders
REGISTER HERE
Located at 790 Maine Ave, SW (Along the DC Wharf) DC Row is DC’s first and only strictly rowing fitness studio. DC Row offers an exciting new take on high intensity low impact group workout training.
 On Thursday, Sept 12th (9:30am - 3:30pm) @ 441 4th St NW - Suite #707N, MOVA is hosting the National Veterans Legal Services Program DD-214 Upgrade Review and Medical Retirement Legal Clinic, conducted by licensed attorneys. If you have questions about your discharge status or whether you qualify for medical retirement, come out and join us.
For an appointment call 202-265-8305 (ext. 152)
or email info@nvlsp.org
-- WALK IN's ARE WELCOME ON SEPT 12th --
Having a less than honorable discharge can prevent a veteran from accessing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and services including health care and other social services as well as District level programs and benefits. The Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to ensuring that the service of our veterans is reflected in their military records so that they may be able to fully access the services and benefits they have earned.
All branches of the military consider you to have a strong case for a discharge upgrade if you can show your discharge was connected to any of these categories:
- Mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Sexual assault or harassment during military service
- Sexual orientation (including under the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy)
 (Washington, DC) – August 15, 2019, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that new, unique Kids Ride Free Cards for the 2019-2020 School Year will be available for pickup by students from their school’s DC One Card Administrators beginning August 26, 2019. Last year’s card will still be valid for use until September 30, 2019.
“No child should miss a minute or a day of school because of transportation challenges, and no family should be in a position where money is a barrier to getting their children to school on time,” said Mayor Bowser. “As a councilmember, I created the Kids Ride Free program to build not only a more equitable transportation system, but also a more equitable school system. As Mayor, I was proud to expand the program to include trains. Now, we need to ensure that every young person in our city gets their new card so that they can make every day of this upcoming school year count.”
Mayor Muriel Bowser established and championed Kids Ride Free to ensure that District students can get to school and school-related activities for free on Metrobus, Metrorail, and the DC Circulator. The Kids Ride Free Program distributed more than 60,000 SmarTrip cards to District students for over 8 million rides in school year 2018-2019. That is up from approximately 48,000 distributed in school year 2017-2018.
This school year, instead of distributing cards over the summer, new cards will be sent directly to all DC Public Schools and DC public charter schools for distribution starting Monday, August 26, 2019. The new approach should make receiving the new card more convenient for families, allowing them to pick it up directly from their child’s school.
- Student’s School Year 2018-2019 Kids Ride Free card (last year’s card) are valid until September 30, 2019.
- The new School Year 2019-2020 Kids Ride Free card will be provided to students by their school’s DC One Card Administrator before current cards expire on September 30.
- Students who have lost or misplaced their previously issued School Year 2018-2019 Kids Ride Free card can receive a replacement card before school starts at the Deanwood or Judiciary Square DC One Card Centers starting August 16 through August 23 by registering on the Kids Ride Free website.
For additional information or questions about the Kids Ride Free program please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions at kidsridefree.dc.gov. Alternatively, you may contact your school’s DC One Card administrator or the District Department of Transportation’s School Transit Subsidy Office at (202) 673-1740.
Connect with your Mayor!
Mayor Muriel Bowser
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Washington DC, 20004
(202) 727-2643
muriel.bowser@dc.gov | mayor.dc.gov | @mayorbowser
Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments (MOTA) is seeking diverse and passionate individuals to work in DC Government. Candidates must submit their resume and any additional eligibility materials. Please click here for more information and how to apply.
The D.C. Department of Employment Services is here to help veterans who need assistance finding employment. Check out their veterans services page to learn more about the veteran employment services DOES offers. Don't hesitate to reach out to them.
The D.C. government is looking for a few good candidates. Click here to find out more about the opportunities we have to offer.
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HILLVETS LEAD PROGRAM
APPLY HERE BY AUG. 30th
HillVets LEAD is the premier public policy and leadership program for veterans in the United States. With our nation's leaders such as former Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, former Secretary of the Army, Patrick Murphy, former Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah James, HVAC Ranking Member, Phil Roe, and CNN Analyst, Rear Admiral John Kirby (Ret.), and many more leading the program, HillVets offers our nation's veterans an unprecedented opportunity to learn, receive mentorship, and network with our nation’s top leaders.
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Each month the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs compiles a list of vacant positions. If your government agency or
nonprofit organization in DC would like to promote employment, or
internship opportunities for D.C. Veterans please send an email message to
ova@dc.gov.
 SAVE THE DATE! More to follow.
 MOVA DC Veterans Roundtable
Thursday, August 29th 12:00pm - 2:00pm @ 441 4th St NW
REGISTER HERE
Focus of August's veteran roundtable will be on the DC StateHood Campaign and upcoming Sept 19th Congressional Hearing. Please come prepared to discuss statehood ideas and ways that DC veterans can get involved!
 Launch a career with Vetforce is committed to providing the military community with high demand technology skills and providing our partners with a diverse and trained talent pipeline.
The Vetforce program is virtual, self-paced, free, and can be started in minutes. You're not just joining a training program, you're joining a tight knit community of over 18,000 members focused on career success.
The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs Newsletter is distributed to over 7,700 subscribers every month. If you would like your event to be featured in our calendar, please submit the following details: what, when and where the event will take place. If available, please provide a link to direct readers to more online information. Please send all inquiries and posts to ova@dc.gov.
Director Elliot J. Tommingo
202-724-5454
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