Upcoming Events

May
7

2025 VAVS PATIENT COUNTRY FAIR

The Center for Development & Civic Engagement (CDCE) and Recreation Therapy (RT) are happy to announce the return of the Patient Country Fair! The annual VAVS Country Fair will be held Wednesday, May 7, 2025 rain date is Thursday, May 2, 2025. We will be incorporating a Patriotic Red, White, and Blue theme. Each organization is requested to decorate their Fair Booth with this theme in mind. Medical Center patients, Community Living Center (CLC), Domiciliary, (DOM), and Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) residents will be attending the Fair from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. It is expected that approximately 200 hospital patients and escorts will attend the Patient Country Fair this year.

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Detachment Meeting
May
7

Detachment Meeting

We have a business meeting once a month on the first Wednesday of the month at 1930 hrs. (7:30 p.m. for those of us that has forgotten military time).  We meet at the VFW Post 392. (2408 Bowland Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

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Bingo at the Veteran's Hospital
May
10

Bingo at the Veteran's Hospital

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of our hospitalized Veterans while having a blast? Join our dedicated team of volunteers as we host an exciting bingo event at the Veterans Hospital. It's not just about the game; it's about giving back to those who have served our country.

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Department of Virginia Spring Convention
May
16
to May 17

Department of Virginia Spring Convention

The James M. Slay Detachment #329 invites you to attend the Department of Virginia Spring Convention 16 - 17 May 2025

Click here for more information on the convention.

Click here to register for the convention.

Friday: Marine Social at Capitol Ale House

4024 Cox Road Glen Allen, VA 23060

Starts at 1700

Saturday events: Lakewood Retirement Community

1900 Lauderdale Drive Richmond, VA 23238

Dept Staff Meeting: 0800-0845

Business Meeting: 0900 – 1200

Lunch: 1200 – 1330

MODD Growl: 1330 – 1500

Banquet/Dinner: starts at 1700

Coffee & doughnuts provided in the morning.

Lunch provided.

Banquet dinner will be a buffet. $45 per person.

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Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
May
26

Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony

Join us on Memorial Day as we come together to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. At our solemn wreath-laying ceremony, we will pay tribute to the fallen heroes who gave their lives defending our freedom. Together, let us pause to reflect, to honor, and to express our deepest gratitude for their selfless sacrifice. Please join us as we lay wreaths in their memory, ensuring that their legacy lives on in our hearts forever. Together, we honor, we remember, and we pledge never to forget.

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May
29

Detachment Dinner

Join us for our monthly detachment dinner, where members and their spouses come together for good food and great company. Let's share stories, laughter, and celebrate the Marine Corps spirit. This dinner is open to all Marines-Active, Reserve, Retirees, Veterans, & FMF Chaplains/Corpsmen.

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Detachment Meeting
Jun
4

Detachment Meeting

We have a business meeting once a month on the first Wednesday of the month at 1930 hrs. (7:30 p.m. for those of us that has forgotten military time).  We meet at the VFW Post 392. (2408 Bowland Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

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Jun
26

Detachment Dinner

Join us for our monthly detachment dinner, where members and their spouses come together for good food and great company. Let's share stories, laughter, and celebrate the Marine Corps spirit. This dinner is open to all Marines-Active, Reserve, Retirees, Veterans, & FMF Chaplains/Corpsmen.

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Mideast Division MCL Conference
Jun
27
to Jun 29

Mideast Division MCL Conference

The Department of Virginia takes great pleasure inviting each and all to attend the Mideast Division Conference 27-28 June 2025 to be held at the Holiday Inn Conference Center 20 Sanford Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22406.

Registration is $10 per attendee.

Room Rates are $109 plus taxes. Parking included.

Lunch Cost is $15.00 or on your own. (There is only 1 hour for lunch due to elections.)

Banquet Buffet Cost is $65.00 for Chicken Cordon Blue, Beef Tenderloin Tips or a Vegan option plus all sides, drinks and dessert.

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Detachment Meeting
Jul
2

Detachment Meeting

We have a business meeting once a month on the first Wednesday of the month at 1930 hrs. (7:30 p.m. for those of us that has forgotten military time).  We meet at the VFW Post 392. (2408 Bowland Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

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Bingo at the Veteran's Hospital
Jul
12

Bingo at the Veteran's Hospital

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of our hospitalized Veterans while having a blast? Join our dedicated team of volunteers as we host an exciting bingo event at the Veterans Hospital. It's not just about the game; it's about giving back to those who have served our country.

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Jul
24

Detachment Dinner

Join us for our monthly detachment dinner, where members and their spouses come together for good food and great company. Let's share stories, laughter, and celebrate the Marine Corps spirit. This dinner is open to all Marines-Active, Reserve, Retirees, Veterans, & FMF Chaplains/Corpsmen.

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Aug
2

14th Annual Extortion 17 Memorial Ride

Join us for the 14th Annual EXTORTION 17 Memorial Ride on Saturday, August 2nd, 2024. This event honors the 31 Heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on August 6th, 2011, in Afghanistan. There's no cost to participate, and the ride will be escorted by local law enforcement. More information will be released soon.


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Detachment Meeting
Aug
6

Detachment Meeting

We have a business meeting once a month on the first Wednesday of the month at 1930 hrs. (7:30 p.m. for those of us that has forgotten military time).  We meet at the VFW Post 392. (2408 Bowland Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

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Aug
28

Detachment Dinner

Join us for our monthly detachment dinner, where members and their spouses come together for good food and great company. Let's share stories, laughter, and celebrate the Marine Corps spirit. This dinner is open to all Marines-Active, Reserve, Retirees, Veterans, & FMF Chaplains/Corpsmen.

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Detachment Meeting
Sep
3

Detachment Meeting

We have a business meeting once a month on the first Wednesday of the month at 1930 hrs. (7:30 p.m. for those of us that has forgotten military time).  We meet at the VFW Post 392. (2408 Bowland Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

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Bingo at the Veteran's Hospital
Sep
13

Bingo at the Veteran's Hospital

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of our hospitalized Veterans while having a blast? Join our dedicated team of volunteers as we host an exciting bingo event at the Veterans Hospital. It's not just about the game; it's about giving back to those who have served our country.

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Sep
25

Detachment Dinner

Join us for our monthly detachment dinner, where members and their spouses come together for good food and great company. Let's share stories, laughter, and celebrate the Marine Corps spirit. This dinner is open to all Marines-Active, Reserve, Retirees, Veterans, & FMF Chaplains/Corpsmen.

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Detachment Meeting
Oct
1

Detachment Meeting

We have a business meeting once a month on the first Wednesday of the month at 1930 hrs. (7:30 p.m. for those of us that has forgotten military time).  We meet at the VFW Post 392. (2408 Bowland Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

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Oct
23

Detachment Dinner

Join us for our monthly detachment dinner, where members and their spouses come together for good food and great company. Let's share stories, laughter, and celebrate the Marine Corps spirit. This dinner is open to all Marines-Active, Reserve, Retirees, Veterans, & FMF Chaplains/Corpsmen.

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Detachment Meeting
Nov
5

Detachment Meeting

We have a business meeting once a month on the first Wednesday of the month at 1930 hrs. (7:30 p.m. for those of us that has forgotten military time).  We meet at the VFW Post 392. (2408 Bowland Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

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Detachment Meeting
Dec
3

Detachment Meeting

We have a business meeting once a month on the first Wednesday of the month at 1930 hrs. (7:30 p.m. for those of us that has forgotten military time).  We meet at the VFW Post 392. (2408 Bowland Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

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Detachment Dinner
Apr
24

Detachment Dinner

Join us for our monthly detachment dinner, where members and their spouses come together for good food and great company. Let's share stories, laughter, and celebrate the Marine Corps spirit. This dinner is open to all Marines-Active, Reserve, Retirees, Veterans, & FMF Chaplains/Corpsmen.

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 Chesapeake Bataan Death March Memorial Walk
Apr
5

Chesapeake Bataan Death March Memorial Walk

The purpose of this annual event is to honor and remember all those who endured one of the most harrowing events in US and Filipino history. Our goal is to educate today's generation on the sacrifices of the greatest generation. All donations will be graciously accepted and used for the Chesapeake Bataan Death March as well as to support the VFW Post 2894's ongoing mission to serve veterans. 

Click Here to Register

The event will take place at the Dismal Swamp in Chesapeake, VA.

​16.6 mile walk 7:00 AM start

5 mile walk 10:00 AM 

1 mile family walk 11:00 AM

Closing Ceremony 12:00 PM

Registration starts at 6:00 AM

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Detachment Meeting
Apr
2

Detachment Meeting

We have a business meeting once a month on the first Wednesday of the month at 1930 hrs. (7:30 p.m. for those of us that has forgotten military time).  We meet at the VFW Post 392. (2408 Bowland Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

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Mar
27

Detachment Dinner

Join us for our monthly detachment dinner, where members and their spouses come together for good food and great company. Let's share stories, laughter, and celebrate the Marine Corps spirit. This dinner is open to all Marines-Active, Reserve, Retirees, Veterans, & FMF Chaplains/Corpsmen.

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Norfolk St. Patrick's Day Parade
Mar
15

Norfolk St. Patrick's Day Parade

  • 8720 Granby Street Norfolk, VA, 23503 United States (map)
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The 58th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a fun filled Irish parade with all the marching bands, clowns, floats, cars, and people necessary to make up an exciting and enjoyable parade. Everyone is Irish both in and along the parade route. Please check the parade map to see the parade route. The parade is presented by Norfolk Parade, Inc.

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Norfolk Admirals Guns and Hoses Game
Mar
8

Norfolk Admirals Guns and Hoses Game

Join us at Scope Arena for the 15th Annual Guns & Hoses charity hockey game on March 8th, 2025, Presented by Window World! Local police officers and firemen will battle it out on the Admirals ice to raise money for Vigilant Watch, a non profit that supports first responders who have encountered physical, mental, or financial hardship.

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Bingo at the Veteran's Hospital
Mar
8

Bingo at the Veteran's Hospital

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of our hospitalized Veterans while having a blast? Join our dedicated team of volunteers as we host an exciting bingo event at the Veterans Hospital. It's not just about the game; it's about giving back to those who have served our country.

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Detachment Meeting
Mar
5

Detachment Meeting

We have a business meeting once a month on the first Wednesday of the month at 1930 hrs. (7:30 p.m. for those of us that has forgotten military time).  We meet at the VFW Post 392. (2408 Bowland Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

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Detachment Dinner
Feb
27

Detachment Dinner

Join us for our monthly detachment dinner, where members and their spouses come together for good food and great company. Let's share stories, laughter, and celebrate the Marine Corps spirit. This dinner is open to all Marines-Active, Reserve, Retirees, Veterans, & FMF Chaplains/Corpsmen.

This month’s dinner will be at Beach Bully at 1830 (6:30pm). Menu can be found here: https://www.beachbully.com/

See you there, Semper Fi!

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Polar Plunge 2025
Feb
8

Polar Plunge 2025

  • 3001 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, VA, 23451 United States (map)
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Your support of Polar Plunge allows Special Olympics Virginia to provide free year-round sports, competitions, leadership opportunities and health services to more than 20,000 athletes of all abilities.  

Please consider supporting our team by making a donation. The process is fast, easy and secure... and it benefits a great cause!  

Now, don't get cold feet. Or do. And Go for the Cold with us! 

Donate Here: https://impact.specialolympicsva.org/team/626712

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Detachment Meeting
Feb
5

Detachment Meeting

We have a business meeting once a month on the first Wednesday of the month at 1930 hrs. (7:30 p.m. for those of us that has forgotten military time).  We meet at the VFW Post 392. (2408 Bowland Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

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Detachment Dinner
Jan
23

Detachment Dinner

Join us for our monthly detachment dinner, where members and their spouses come together for good food and great company. Let's share stories, laughter, and celebrate the Marine Corps spirit. This dinner is open to all Marines-Active, Reserve, Retirees, Veterans, & FMF Chaplains/Corpsmen.

This month’s dinner will be at Lendy’s 2.0 at 1830 (6:30pm). Menu can be found here: https://www.lendysvabeach.com/lendysmenu

See you there, Semper Fi!

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 Detachment Meeting
Jan
8

Detachment Meeting

We have a business meeting once a month on the first Wednesday of the month at 1930 hrs. (7:30 p.m. for those of us that has forgotten military time).  We meet at the VFW Post 392. (2408 Bowland Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

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Color Guard Practice
Dec
14

Color Guard Practice

There will be a scheduled practice on the second Saturday of each month, start time 0900, location is our VFW. Each practice last approximately an hour.

Participation in the CG/HG is open to all Detachment members male and female, prior CG/HG experience is not needed. At practice we have several experienced members who will walk you through the steps. Guidance will be provided as to proper uniform for the CG/HG, the detachment can also reimburse for the purchase of uniform items. Additional members are needed to ensure the continued success of the JAL Detachment Color Guard/Honor Guard.

Some activities we participate in are parades, presenting Colors at various opening ceremonies, flag raisings, providing funeral honors.  

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Detachment Meeting
Dec
4

Detachment Meeting

We have a business meeting once a month on the first Wednesday of the month at 1930 hrs. (7:30 p.m. for those of us that has forgotten military time).  We meet at the VFW Post 392. (2408 Bowland Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

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Detachment Dinner
Nov
21

Detachment Dinner

Join us for our monthly detachment dinner, where members and their spouses come together for good food and great company. Let's share stories, laughter, and celebrate the Marine Corps spirit. This dinner is open to all Marines-Active, Reserve, Retirees, Veterans, & FMF Chaplains/Corpsmen.

This month’s dinner will be at The Fishin’ Pig at 1830 (6:30pm)

See you there, Semper Fi!

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249th Marine Corps Birthday
Nov
10

249th Marine Corps Birthday

Happy Birthday to the Marine Corps! On this special day, we honor the legacy of courage, sacrifice, and resilience that has defined the Corps for 249 years. From the hallowed halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, Marines have stood steadfast in service to our nation. As we celebrate this milestone, let's remember and pay tribute to all those who have worn the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. Here's to the indomitable spirit of the Few and the Proud. Semper Fidelis!

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Detachment Meeting
Nov
6

Detachment Meeting

We have a business meeting once a month on the first Wednesday of the month at 1930 hrs. (7:30 p.m. for those of us that has forgotten military time).  We meet at the VFW Post 392. (2408 Bowland Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

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Detachment Dinner
Oct
24

Detachment Dinner

Join us for our monthly detachment dinner, where members and their spouses come together for good food and great company. Let's share stories, laughter, and celebrate the Marine Corps spirit. This dinner is open to all Marines-Active, Reserve, Retirees, Veterans, & FMF Chaplains/Corpsmen.

This month’s dinner will be at Wicker’s Crab Pot at 1830 (6:30pm)

See you there, Semper Fi!

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Detachment Memorial Service
Oct
20
to Oct 21

Detachment Memorial Service

Join us in solemn remembrance as we honor the memory and service of our beloved detachment members who have passed on. Their dedication to duty and unwavering commitment to the Marine Corps spirit will forever be cherished. In this solemn gathering, we come together as a community to pay our respects and celebrate the lasting impact they've made. Though they may be gone, their legacy lives on in our hearts and in the proud traditions of the Marine Corps. Semper Fidelis

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