Outside events and programs of interest to our members

visit here often to learn what some of our partner organizations are doing.

There is no shortage of organizations in New York City dedicated to the sea services, the broader military and veterans. See below for a small taste of upcoming events and ongoing programs from a few of our favorites. For more information and to confirm dates and times, click on the links in each entry to visit their websites.

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The New York Military Affairs Symposium continues its Friday lecture series with online offerings. Click here for topics, times and Zoom links. Most lectures are Fridays at 7:00 P.M., but please check their listing to confirm the day and time of any lectures you plan to attend.

The New York Military Affairs Symposium also offers a full library of prerecorded talks online, including past Friday Evening Talks. Recordings of other free and public talks can be accessed here. Select talks are also shown on C-SPAN 3 American History TV, seen in New York on the following channels: Spectrum 227, RCN 303 and Verizon 111. For more details, visit nymas.org.

The World War II Discussion Forum aims to give scholars from all over the chance to discuss their latest works. The full listing of lectures is available at https://www.wwiidf.org/events. You can register for email reminders from the Forum at the bottom of their homepage.

Lectures, Panels and conferences

MUSEUM exhibits

The New York Council Navy League is a great supporter of the U.S. Coast Guard, helping to ensure they continue to be the world’s best Coast Guard. In an effort to see the Coast Guard join the Navy, Marine Corps, Army and Air Force with a National Museum to call their own, we are proud to be part of the effort to build a National Coast Guard Museum in New London, CT. It is our pleasure to share with you ongoing installments and updated information about the future Museum. To learn more, click here for an exclusive look Inside the Exhibits at the future National Coast Guard Museum.

Materialized Space: The Architecture of Paul Rudolph is the first comprehensive retrospective on architect Paul Rudolph, an icon of modernism and brutalism, and a WWII veteran of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The exhibit will run thru March 16, 2025 at The Met. Click here for tickets and information.

EVENTS

Looking for unique gifts from local businesses and creators? You can find them this holiday season from November 30–December 8 at Grand Central Terminal’s Made in NYC Holiday Market and on December 7 and 8 at the Wallabout Wonderland Holiday Market at Brooklyn Navy Yard Building 293, one of NYC’s largest holiday markets.

Have a passion for fly fishing or looking for a new, relaxing hobby with a dedicated community? Then Project Healing Waters is for you. From virtual fly-tying classes to in-person fly fishing outings, Project Healing Waters creates a community for Veterans with no barrier to entry —providing all materials (and transportation if needed) for new members. If you're interested in joining, please email the Program Lead Ira (ira.krell@gmail.com) and he can set you up with the next meeting.

The National Lighthouse Museum is located on Staten Island, steps from the St. George Ferry Terminal and regularly hosts special exhibits and events highlighting not only lighthouses and lightkeepers, but broader maritime topics as well. Click here to explore their upcoming events.

NYC Department of Parks & Recreation has a full schedule of volunteer opportunities and other events, including “It’s My Park” beautification and clean-up projects throughout the city. There are too many great opportunities to list, so visit NYC Parks’ Volunteer page to search by date or location and register for an event near you.

Join Turnstile Tours for any or all of their fascinating Brooklyn Navy Yard Tours. Tours currently offered include: Past, Present & Future Walking Tour; World War II Tour; Architecture & Infrastructure Tour; Urban Ecology Tour. Special December tours include Prospect Park Tour: Calvert Vaux at 200 on Saturday, December 21 at 10:30 A.M.

Tours

U.S. Naval Institute sponsors 14 essay contests, including one that dates all the way back to 1878. They are currently accepting entries for the following contests:

2024 General Prize Essay Contest, deadline October 31: Great power competition will require the Sea Services to rethink how to address national, strategic, and operational challenges.

2024 Leadership Essay Contest, deadline November 30: Leadership in the Sea Services: The Junior Officers' Perspective

contests

NYC Department of Veteran Services announced some recent healthcare additions to their Women Veterans resource page.

Discover a comprehensive guide to VA benefits on Caring.com. Whether you're a veteran, a family member or a caregiver, this resource simplifies the complexities of accessing crucial benefits. From healthcare to financial assistance, it navigates the maze of VA programs with clarity and insight. Empower yourself with knowledge and ensure you or your loved ones receive the support they deserve. Dive into this invaluable resource today to unlock the doors to essential services and benefits for veterans.

Daughters of the Cincinnati offers four-year college scholarships available to daughters of career commissioned officers in all the United States armed services. Their scholars are selected on the basis of academic achievement and excellence in extracurricular activities. The scholarships are awarded for four years; the amount of the award varies according to need. For additional information and to apply, please visit: https://daughters1894.org/scholarships/.

ResumeBuilder.com believes that landing a job and building the perfect resume should be simple. They help active duty military and veterans craft the perfect cover letter and resume to help them successfully transition back into civilian careers. They’ve created a detailed guide that will walk through every step of creating an effective military to civilian cover letter and resume, from choosing the correct format to avoiding red flags that may cost getting that dream job. You can read more about their work here:

ReferVets is a free, not for profit app where veterans can search for or help others find jobs and careers. To download and learn more about this service click here.

Over 30% of all mesothelioma patients were former service members in the U.S. Armed Forces. Simmons Hanly Conroy exists to help veterans with mesothelioma pursue benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and file for legal compensation. If you or someone you love was exposed to asbestos in the U.S. military, and if you are experiencing symptoms of an asbestos-related disease, such as mesothelioma you may be eligible to file a legal claim. Click here to learn more.

Asbestos was widely used throughout the military, and while we now understand the severe health risks it poses, the damage has unfortunately already been done for many veterans. Shockingly, asbestos is still present in some military applications. To raise awareness and help veterans understand their risks, Bergman Legal put together a guide that outlines 20 Ways Asbestos Was Used in the Military. You can check it out here:

20 Ways Asbestos Was Used in the Military - bergmanlegal.com/military-asbestos-exposure/

Resources

The Virtual Wall is a website that has a memorial page for the 58,300 men and women who are named on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Website visitors can add memorials or tributes to the pages. Follow this link to access the index of names by state.

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Check MilitaryBenefits.info for a year-round listing of discounts and free offers for active duty personnel and veterans. They are also a great place to check for extra special Veterans Day discounts and give-aways.

ConsumerChampion.org is another great resource for military discounts from leading national brands.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, founded by a decorated WWII Navy Hellcat pilot, offers leisure rental discounts to active-duty personnel in addition to military and government travel. Learn more and start planning your trip here.

Vineyard Vines is proud to show their appreciation for the brave servicemen and servicewomen who serve our country by offering a 15% military discount.

As a thank you to the military, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is offering all active duty US Service Members FREE admission to LEGOLAND Florida Park & Water Park and up to 25% off your LEGOLAND hotel. Book your Bricktastic vacation today!

Join Costco as a new member and receive coupons for free products and other great savings, valued at more than $60. Sign up for this exclusive promotion.

Military families get an extra 10% off all-inclusive vacation packages to Sandals Resorts. Are you ready to hit the beach? Book today.

Carnegie Hall offers veterans a 30% box office discount on tickets to every one of their presentations throughout their season — close to 200 performances every year.

Beaches all-inclusive resorts offer Military Members an additional 10% on top of ongoing promotions. Book your dream vacation today.

Military members and their families save 15% off a wide variety of styles of jeans, jackets, and apparel when they purchase Levi’s jeans and denim. Shop the collection.

L.L.Bean offers a 10% discount to military members on their entire order. Save now.

Get 10% off with Purple’s military discount when you purchase a dreamy Purple Mattress. Find your new bed.

Get a pair of shoes that you love from Zappos.com. Military families save an extra 10% plus free shipping on your next order.

Military families and veterans can mix, match and save on Verizon phone plans. Plans start at $30/line per month with 4 lines on Start Unlimited. Learn more.

Discounts