NIH's Veteran's Day Celebration

NIH Veterans Day Celebration, Nov. 6

In recognition of the service and continued contribution of our veterans, the NIH community is invited to the 2013 NIH Veterans Day Celebration. It will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 6 in Bldg. 45, the Natcher Building from 9:30am - 11:30am (with the ceremony is 10am -11am). A Hero Dogs demo will take place following the ceremony in the Natcher Courtyard area.

The keynote speaker is Lt. Gen. (ret.) Ronald R. Blanck, who is a partner and chairman of the board of Martin, Blanck & Associates and chairman of the board of regents of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He is a doctor of osteopathy and has served as surgeon general of the U.S. Army, commander of the U.S. Army Medical Command, commander of Walter Reed Medical Center and many other distinguished posts. The event will include a military band, exhibits from veteran-oriented companies and services and more.

Sign language interpreters will be provided. Individuals who need reasonable accommodation to participate should contact Michael Nealy at michael.nealy@nih.gov or (301) 928-7017 and/or the Federal Relay (1-800-877-8339).
http://nihrecord.od.nih.gov/newsletters/2013/10_25_2013/briefs.htm

Though not an official CFC event, it is still CFC season so please review and follow the Program Guidelines. http://www.hero-dogs.org/cfc/CFC-GuidelinesForVolunteers.pdf