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DC VETERANS FOR #DCSTATEHOOD!
Last week 200+ DC veterans participated in several events emphasizing DC's right to be a state and providing our 30,000 veterans proper representation. Congress has the power to send us to war, we should have a say in how those decisions are made.
Special thanks to DC Army veteran Bernie Siler for posting our flag high atop the final light pole on Penn Ave NW!
Click the on the links to learn more about H.R.51 introduced by our fearless Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes-Norton and watch Mayor Bowser, along with DC Navy veteran Kerwin Miller, testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform
@ Kenilworth Park (Athletic Fields) - 4300 Anacostia Dr NE
MOVA will be hosting free outdoor fitness sessions in this fall to promote Mayor Bowser’s FitDC health and wellness initiative, as well as to encourage District residents to pursue a healthier lifestyle.
Saturday Oct.19th at 10:00am, MOVA will host a DC Women Veteran's Day resource fair and summit which includes the screening of HBO's documentary "We Are Not Done Yet” followed by a women veteran panel involved with the film.
 Dear Washingtonians,
Last week, DC, we made our voices heard: the time for DC statehood is now. I was honored to represent my hometown and testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform and petition Congress to act upon the will of DC voters by admitting Washington, DC as the 51st state in the nation. I'm particularly proud of the hundreds of residents who packed the hearing room and showed their support outside of the Capitol and across the city.
We heard the usual arguments in opposition, and we also heard a surprising new one: a suggestion that the parking rights of congressional staffers should supersede the voting rights of 702,000 taxpaying Washingtonians.
But one by one we rebutted those claims, and made the overwhelming case that we're not only ready to become a state, but that statehood is the only way to make our residents full and equal citizens. I made this point crystal clear: it's true that we may be more brown and more liberal than some some of our fellow Americans, but denying statehood would be unfair no matter who was affected. This isn't a Democratic or a Republican issue – it's an American issue.
And the hearing has already yielded results – on Friday, the 218th voting representative cosponsored H.R. 51, essentially guaranteeing House passage. Securing a vote in the House gets us halfway there. But we’ll need everyone to continue to fight, rally, and organize if we want to get across the finish line. Go to statehood.dc.gov to learn more about how you can get involved.
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.
JobPath is a free, revolutionary employment database for veterans that creates multiple resume forms based off your MOS and final rank in the military.
Once you complete registration, JobPath links you directly to employers in your area and is compatible with your linked-in profile.
SIGN UP HERE!
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.
MOVA Veteran Claims Service
Since October 2019, MOVA's District Veterans Service Officer (Mr. Robert Pearson) has been completing and tracking VA claims for our 30,000+ DC veterans and their family members.
If you need assistance in filing a VA Disability Compensation Claim, VA Healthcare Enrollment, VA Non-Service Connected Pension Claim, or a VA Burial and Death Benefit Claim Book an appointment by calling: 202-724-5454
DC DDS Vocational Rehab Screening
MOVA offers DC DDS Vocational Rehabilitation Screening every other Tuesday. This is focused towards veterans that are not eligible for Federal VA vocational rehab benefits.
The next clinic is Tuesday, Oct 15th (9am - 4pm). Book an appointment by calling: 202-724-5454
 Join MOVA at the @TheParksDC on Saturday, Oct 19th for a day of local music and workshops. Reserve a ticket and make a donation to support the local arts today!
REGISTER HERE
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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