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.

A place that is dear to my heart! The vibe has improved, they have added a commercial stove and are…read moregetting gourmet! Regular, monthly and game day menu available. They have a card machine. ATM, juke box and big screen TVs all around for games or events. The members pitch in when the time comes to help with events. The post has been more accepting of outsiders (i.E. members from other VFW posts). They have worked on eliminating unethical people that scam the veterans. There are monthly Member and Auxiliary meetings. Both do fabulous things for veterans and the town of Occoquan. There is parking up front and handicapped parking in the back alleyway. Electric vehicle charger is about 100 feet away on the other side of the post office. Weekly hand dancing events take place upstairs. This is an awesome post!

This is a wonderful place to go and meet and share with other veterans and their families. The food…read moreis good and well Priced. It does get full on the weekends so you may have to wait on your food a bit. Food options are bar food menu and the options for weekend specials as well. You can listen to music on weekends evenings but if you don't get there early you will not find an empty table in the music lounge. You can still Enjoy the music from a dining room table.

Ample parking, good food and a nice local spot with veteran members and great causes for the…read moremilitary and community

It's a relaxing unit for veterans. I like the strategic location and the serenity. All personnel…read moreare very respectful and you need to experience to appreciate this post. You doubt? Walk in and entertain yourself, grab a drink and judge for yourself.Awesome!

This organization (Center for American Homeless Veterans/ Circle of Friends For American Veterans)…read morecalled and convinced my elderly sister with dementia to donate $10. It must be a recurring donation because $10 has posted against her account three months in a row. I cannot contact this organization to stop it because their website is invalid (www.vetsvision.org) and their phone number is disconnected (703-237-8980). In March, I found their FaceBook page and sent them a Messenger. I received an automated response, nothing more. As of today, their FaceBook page is gone.

Worth reading up on this charity before giving money…read more http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/06/america-s-worst-charities-five-of-top-50-named-based-in-maryland-virginia-90212.html Circle of Friends For American Veterans turns out to be one of the lowest rated charities in the US.

American Legion Post 180 is your typical legion hall -- cheap eats, REALLY affordable booze, and…read moresports on the tellie, pool tables, shuffleboard and darts. There's always a couple of old-timers sitting at the end of the bar, lamenting the youth of today, and retelling stories of their glory days. It's always lots of fun to listen, and sometimes the stories get funnier or grander with each retelling. For big games, the crowd grows and patrons root for their team, making the bar area roar with noise when someone scores. You know--just some good dudes. Breakfast is definitely the best meal at the Legion, unless there is a picnic barbecue. Farm-fresh eggs, grilled to order meats, pancakes and French toast. Breakfast sandwiches are pretty good as well and you just can't beat the price. $9 for steak and eggs with a sirloin as big as my palm with fingers extended. If you're a veteran looking for a community legion hall where everyone knows everyone and you're never a stranger, give post 180 a try. Chances are, you'll feel right at home from the first moment you walk in.

Dear American Legion Hqtrs,…read more The Commander of the Sons from Post 180, in Vienna Virginia was harassing and threatening. This is completely unacceptable. I don't appreciate being cussed at and threatened. This all occurred because of their inability to locate the on loan Painting. I have attempted to contact the Post Commander about this with no success. I notified the Chief of Police in Vienna Virginia as well as the Mayor and Town Manager. If this is an example of your leadership, then I recommend training in civility. Dave At appx 5:40 pm , Saturday 24 August 2019, I went inside Post 180 to check on status of my membership card. I've been waiting since March this year. I've been a Sons Member in the past. I sent a check for $40.00 then after two months of waiting, sent cash and asked for my check to be sent back, which they did. The person serving at the bar, looked at two of the members, one of which was Phil Dunn, the other, the Commander of the Sons. I asked Phil if he was concerned about my puppy and pulled out my ADA paperwork. The Sons Commander started yelling at me and cussing telling me to "get the hell out of his post, I'm the Commander and you're not a member." I said I sent my $40.00 to which he replied it was sent back to me. I said it was never sent back. He then repeated "get the hell out of my post. I'm calling 911." I never raised my voice. I told Phil I was not combative. The Sons Commander said "You have your 'Gxxx Dxxx' painting. Get the hell out of here." I had provided on loan, a Giclee Painting of which was no longer there and upon inquiry, several times, finally reached the Post 180 Commander, Jason at Viva Vienna. A week or so later when checking on my membership card, the giclee painting was at the bar area. No one had contacted me. Angel, at the bar presented it back to me. Maybe as a result of this, they're reflecting their own embarrassment but it's not acceptable to treat anyone like that. I felt threatened and harassed. Dave Minyard

People are very kind when I first walked in. I appreciated the engagement. I liked how I was…read moregreeted and welcomed. Seriously, as a woman Veteran, I was respected and met other Veterans who sparked great conversations. This Post is very active with fundraisers, bingo community & family events! Loved it. Thank you

Pros: Very friendly people…read moreMany TV'S going Dance floor Live Bands Clean establishment Great parking Cons: Very limited food Post 60 is one of my favorite Posts that I have ever been too. When you walk into Post 60 you are greeted and treated like your important and like your family by everyone. They have a large bar with very friendly bartenders. They always seem to have some type of event, party or band going happening. They have a very large and beautiful hall adjacent to bar where they hold BINGO on Friday nights. They also have a great deck outside to hang on. Just a wonderful time always here. It's a must visit.

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 thought I had booked the omakase experience, but realized I accidentally selected the wrong…read moreoption, which was disappointing at first. The staff explained they prepare omakase for a set number of guests, so they couldn't accommodate us last-minute. That said, the manager and his staff, our wonderful server completely turned the experience around with their kindness. They comped part of our meal, brought out desserts for my husband's birthday, and even treated me to a mocktail. It was such a thoughtful gesture and made the night feel really special. The service was warm and attentive, and we still had an amazing time. I've already booked omakase for next week and can't wait to come back! The place has great vibes. Highly recommend!! And the HANDROLLS WERE THE BEST WE'VE EVER HAD!!! forgot to mention how amazing the food was. Yummy!

The Naisho Room has been open for a little over a year now and how quickly they learned that trying…read moretoo hard to be "exclusive" does not go well. At least not in the DMV area where there are simply so many better options. Some friends and I were finally special enough to be granted a reservation and the whole experience was meh. I was a bit late so I checked in at Wren and then was walked back to the elevator to go up to their gym. From there you walk to a door. Once I got there and pulled on the door, a very dissatisfied hostess warned me not to do that. She walked me in and pointed me to an area but that wasn't even where my friends were sitting. Go figure! The decor left a lot to be desired and it was super bright inside. Right away the vibe was off. What speakeasy is bright? Definitely none that I've been to before. We each just ordered a drink and split an appetizer before dinner reservations at Wren. Once again, the drinks were not special at all. The Tokyo Reverie was somewhat drinkable, with Takumi being our least favorite. The server was somewhat friendly. Based on this experience, I have no desire to go back, nor would I recommend it to anyone.