This nonprofit is housed on the 2nd floor of a building right off of George Washington University's…read morecampus, which can have an adverse effect on hunting down parking spaces depending on what time of day you come - but, provides you with a smorgasbord of food truck selections should you feel peckish before your class/event at the center . Although the primary focus of the center is to assist disabled veterans with finding career opportunities in the Washington DC area, many of their workshops and events are open to the local veteran community and are held primarily during weekday daytime hours. They also run the Washington DC Kaufman FastTrac class for new and aspiring military veteran entrepreneurs. I came here for the FastTrac program, which I'd highly recommend to anyVET who's contemplating owning and operating their own business. You do have to sign in at the front desk of the building, but sometimes the concierge is inconsistent so I'm not sure if it's a building thing or what - either way be sure to check in with the front desk. There are other nonprofits that inhabit the building but I'm not sure about their mission/focus. At the veterans center on the 2nd floor there's restrooms, two classrooms and a mini-lounge area with materials about other veterans-centric programs/events occurring in the area. They're not open on the weekends but I think that's because the building itself isn't open then. Lastly, check out their facebook page for upcoming events/details: https://www.facebook.com/Nationalvetsgetstarted

From the owner: Powered by Student Veterans of America - the nation's largest student veteran organization - and…read morethe HSC Foundation, the National Veterans Center develops, tests, and delivers new solutions to help student veterans 1) have a smooth, healthy transition to academic life; 2) achieve maximum grades and graduation rates, and 3) quickly find the best jobs and careers upon graduation.

Was in town for the Elks Parade of Heroes event in DC. Stopped by this local VFW to support & hang…read morewith friends over drinks. Had a grand ol' time. The people there were so friendly & welcoming that I felt right at home. It was trivia night & saw a lot of young people. This was refreshing. Was told this is a top VFW in the State of Virginia. I understood why right away. Made contact with all the leaders at the Post & made new friends while I was at it.

Tucked into a corner of older Arlington (on a side street mostly used as a shortcut to avoid…read morewaiting at the light), this VFW post does a pretty good job. I am a fairly new veteran (got back from Afghanistan in Jan 2012) but my father is a member as well. So to start off this place has a steep entry cost, you have to have served overseas in a designated war zone (check out the VFW site for all the minutea), other than that membership costs are pretty low. I think it great that there is an organization that allows vets to congregrate together in a protected place where there is a common bond of service.

Luke's Wings is a non profit organization that helps active duty wounded in battle. They help…read morefamilies travel to visit loved ones during recovery. The staff members are nice.

I was fortunate enough to be able to attend this club one evening for drinks in the Daiquiri Bar…read moreand then dinner in their formal dining room on the main level. The club is amazing and very historic. They have an interesting military library (complete with the Dewey Decimal System) on the third floor, which is worth visiting. The cocktails in the Daiquiri Bar were amazing, as was the story of how this great lime-based Caribbean cocktail came to the US. The menu is the formal dining room is vast and what's most amazing is how great they are at making everything! They offer plenty of seafood items and I chose the Dover Sole, which was absolutely amazing!! Service from all the staff was great. If you have the opportunity to come here, take it! I hope to go back sometime!!

Another invitation to the Army & Navy Club for a business dinner, and this time I tried the…read morePan-Seared Snapper with Crawfish Hash, Jumbo Lump Crab, & Lemon Butter Sauce. A nicely cooked fish, complemented with a slightly sharp lemon sauce, with nice chunks of crab and crawfish. Finished off with a cup of coffee and a perfect-size slice of key lime pie, it was a nice sublime meal underscoring the business at hand. Different than the buffets that I'm used to, the a la carte options hit the spot. If you get invited to the Army & Navy Club, I recommend accepting the invite. The food will be worth it.

I always have a good time!drinks are good, karoke,dancing, r&b music. There is plenty of parking…read moreand security. Its is safe for the grown and sexy.

We went to this place Friday night, and when I tell you we had an amazing time. The DJs were…read moredefinitely cranking!

Post is small with GREAT! My Post 8 brothers and sisters at the best!! We enjoy sports, music, and…read moregood times. We support each other and our families.

A friend asked me to join them for Family Feud after Bingo. While I waited I went to bar in the…read moreBingo room and was rudely told that I had to go to the front bar. Off I went cash in hand and stood at the bar. The female bartender yelled at myself and another man that she was making a drink and the male bartender then helped 7 men that came in after me. After the female bartender finished making two drinks (that took about 10 minutes) then looked at me then helped two women of her own race that also came in after me. All this time there was another woman, not of my race that was audibly grumbling about people of my race being at the bar. At that point I gave up and left. May I add that this is exactly the same nonsense that chased my husband and I away a decade ago. We go to other legions in the area (Springfield and Lorton) where everyone is welcoming of all races and gender. It is a shame that at a non profit entity blocks from the US Capitol and what would be the closest bar to my home, you can't a bottle of beer based on your race or gender!

Fantastic location in the heart of Old Town and friendly staff. This is truly a hidden treasure off…read moreCameron Street in Alexandria with a fantastic, private outdoor courtyard, if you prefer to dine and drink outside. Catherine

Fish n' chips! Perfectly coooked and seasoned. Nice pint of citraliciious American Indian pale ale…read moreby 2 silos brewing company.

Great place to hang if you like it nice and quiet! They have great customer service with Denise,…read moreSydney, Chantel, April, and Miss Beverly! They make you feel at home. Drinks are a great price! And they have food promotions throughout the week! Taco Mondays and Crab cake Fridays and karaoke on alternating weekends. You can join as a member, sal, or auxiliary member! All aimed at service for veterans and service members! They have a fully stocked bar and a full service kitchen. The commander at this post is Commander Eddie Banks! So if you want to join a great post come to American Legion Post 248 and join the #1 post in Maryland!

Great atmosphere for veterans, active duty and families to socialize, play pool, play bar bingo,…read moretry your luck on the Maryland lottery machines, watch sports and listen to music. If you come hungry, several food options are available. Join us!

Every time I attend there is always fun times! The wait staff is also amazing! It's a great place…read moreto mingle to with old timers and colleagues from former military days and thesocoal atmosphere is so awesome !

I proposed to my Fiancé here and it was perfect. The service and communication was top notch.read more

I recently visited the VFW Post and was impressed by the friendly staff who provided excellent…read morecustomer service. The convenient location added to the overall positive experience.

Most of people (the over 40's crowd, if not lots older) there are nice and the drinks are cheap…read more The place is in the need of an update, since the décor is from the 1970's on a good day. But like most place like this, it is never going to happen. There are the stereotypical people you find at places like this. Most these are harmless and good-natured like Otis, from Mayberry. Then there are the random ones, who are not (one would call them problem children). They will make you want to leave (which is what I have done).