Cohort 9
Graduation Celebration
Join us for a weekend of festivities honoring the women veterans of Cohort 9 as we celebrate their graduation from the Women Veterans Leadership Program in Washington, D.C.
Please respond by Monday, August 24
A Ceremony of Remembrance
Wreath Laying at Arlington
The women veterans of Cohort 9 will gather at Arlington National Cemetery to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, honoring those who served before them. Supporters and guests are warmly invited to join this public ceremony.
Date
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time
9:15 AM
Venue
Arlington National Cemetery
Celebrate Cohort 9
Cohort 9 of the Women Veterans Leadership Program celebrates the completion of their five-month leadership journey.
Join graduates, mentors, and supporters for an evening of celebration, connection, and live music!
Date
Saturday, August 29
Time
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue
The Westin Georgetown
Dress Code
Reception Attire
Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase (cash only).
Meet Cohort 9
Cohort 9 Graduation Ceremony
Family, friends, and supporters are invited to celebrate as Cohort 9 graduates receive their official Virginia Tech program certificates. Join us in recognizing their accomplishments, cheering them on, and capturing this special milestone before they depart.
Date
Sunday, August 30
Time
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue
The Westin Georgetown
Dress Code
Business Casual
Why It Matters
Your support changes the trajectory of a veteran's life
The WVLP is a five-month, cohort-based leadership program certified by Virginia Tech, available at no cost to women veterans, thanks entirely to the generosity of people like you.
$12,500
Program value per participant
Delivered free to every veteran
9
Cohorts and counting
A growing community of leaders
98%
Report increased confidence
In their leadership path
Your gift makes this program possible, at no cost to veterans.