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Register for MilVet Net:
Tuesday, May 5, 2026

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Join Us at a Military & Veteran Networking Event

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) invites you to attend our 2026 Military and Veteran Networking Event (MilVet Net), a no-cost event highlighting national, regional, and local support services available to military servicemembers, veterans, spouses, families, and caregivers.

Join us at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

  • From 2 to 5 p.m., you'll have the opportunity to get personalized claims benefits guidance at our Claims Clinic.
  • From 4 to 7 p.m., Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), nonprofits, and employers will be available to meet with you and answer your questions.
  • Plus, you can get professional headshots, attend workshops, and more!

Attend This Event at No Cost!

We’ve made sure that all the amenities at this event are provided at no cost to you. This event will include no-cost admission, no-cost parking, and refreshments.

See the Detailed Schedule for MilVetNet 2026

  • 2–5 p.m. — VA Benefits Claims Clinic
  • 3:30 p.m. — Attendee Check-In/Onsite Registration Opens for Main Program (Meeting VSOs, Employers, and Other Organizations)
  • 3:45 p.m. — Chesapeake Ballroom Opens
    • This is the ballroom where the VSOs, employers, and other organizations will be located.    
  • 3:30–6:30 p.m. — Complimentary Professional Headshots by Laura Hatcher Photography
    • Sign up for this photography service is required on-site and is first come, first served.
  • 6–6:45 p.m. — Keynote Speaker, Dr. KC Castille
  • 7–8 p.m. — Resume Writing Workshop (Hosted by UMGC Career Services)

Stay tuned for additional schedule details, such as guest speakers and workshops, as they become available.

Sign Up for the VA Claims Clinic

At MilVetNet, we will be holding a benefits claims clinic, moderated by experienced Veterans Service Officer Lawrence "Mike" Moses. Get personalized, one-on-one claims guidance from an on-site representative. If you are interested, complete our Claims Clinic Interest Form.

  • The claims clinic is scheduled for 2–5 p.m.
  • This is separate from event registration.

The response data submitted in this form is governed by UMGC’s Privacy Policy and may be shared with clinic representatives for participation purposes.

Get Professional Headshot Portraits

Laura Hatcher Photography will be offering no-cost headshots at the event. Professional headshots are the new calling card. Your online first impression is an important part of your personal branding, career transition, and job search. If you don't have an updated headshot—or if you don't recognize the "you" in your headshot—now is a great time for a new photo.

Sessions begin at 3:30 p.m.; on-site sign-up is required and is first come, first served.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. KC Castille

With more than three decades of work experience in the U.S. Air Force and the human resources field, Dr. Keith "KC" Castille has developed and honed skills in transformational leadership, organizational culture, instructional system design, and workforce education. His mission is to empower each generation of leaders to thrive in a complex and dynamic world.

In his keynote, Dr. Castille will explore leadership, vulnerabilities, perception, and intrinsic motivation. Using an interactive approach, he challenges leaders to "think, act, and do" and to understand the value their growth brings to organizational success.

Dr. Castille is a retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant and the CEO and co‑founder of C2H, LLC, where he advises organizations on leadership development, talent management, and the responsible use of AI to support workforce and career transitions.

Dr. Castille's keynote speech is scheduled for 6–6:45 p.m.

Attend Our Resume-Writing Workshop

Join us after the keynote speech for an informative, on-site Resume Writing Workshop, hosted by UMGC Career Services. Learn how to craft a strong resume, prepare for job interviews, answer tough questions, and present yourself as a top candidate in today's ever-competitive market.

No separate registration is needed if you RSVP for MilVetNet and attend in person!

This workshop is scheduled for 7–8 p.m.

 

Chat with VSOs and Other Organizations

  • Services & resources: Several VSOs, organizations that offer resources for entrepreneurs, and employers will be on hand to meet with you and answer your questions.
  • On-site workshops: Join us for on-site workshops covering topics such as veterans benefits, specific employers, and more.
  • UMGC departments on-site: UMGC Alumni Services, Career Services and Community College Veterans Military Education Coordinators (CCV-MECs) will also be on-site for this event.

Confirmed Attendees

We'll See You There!

Register Now

When:

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
2–8 p.m. ET

Where:

College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
3501 University Blvd East
Adelphi, MD 20783

Questions?

vesseyvrc@umgc.edu
301-892-2342