Connie Milstein

Connecting Vets: Dog Tag Bakery – Much more than just pastries and coffee

June 23, 2017 By Connie Milstein

Thanks to Connecting Vets and CBS Radio for featuring Dog Tag Bakery!

Walking past Dog Tag Bakery in Georgetown, one might think it’s a bakery for dogs (really), or simply just a place to grab a cookie and cup of coffee.

But it’s much more than that.

Just above the bakery is a classroom that hosts a five-month long work-study program. Lolly Rivas, the director of development at Dog Tag Inc., says the program is dedicated to educating service-disabled veterans, military spouses, caregivers and translators.

Graduation of Dog Tag Inc.’s Fifth Cohort

June 12, 2017 By Connie Milstein

Earlier this month, we celebrated the graduation of Dog Tag Inc.’s Fifth Cohort in a ceremony at Georgetown University.

Members of the class nominated Vince Loran to serve as their graduation speaker – here are his remarks.

Congratulations to members of the Fifth Cohort on this accomplishment and best of luck as you pursue future opportunities!

Playfield in the Park 2017

May 19, 2017 By Connie Milstein

Tomorrow, we celebrate military families at Yellow Ribbons United’s annual #PlayfieldinthePark! Our nation’s brave kids will enjoy meeting Washington Redskins and Washington Nationals athletes, outdoor games, food, and more!

Playfield in the Park is a complete fun fest for youth of all ages. The event serves 600 young heroes and their families for a day of fun, entertainment and distraction.

Each year, participants are treated to an afternoon loaded with sports activities with professional athletes, picnic lunches, visits with superheroes and other hands-on experiences. Most importantly, the event allows kids, many of whom have had to grow up too fast, the opportunity to just be kids during a challenging holiday weekend.

Workforce Warrior and Dog Tag Fellow, Richard Pert

May 9, 2017 By Administrator

This video from the U.S. Army features Workforce Warrior – and Dog Tag Fellow – Richard Pert. Richard is a former Soldier with the Massachusetts National Guard who, because of an injury, left the Army and decided to pursue a business career.

2017 White House Correspondents Garden Brunch

May 2, 2017 By Administrator

The 2017 annual White House Correspondents Garden Brunch honored two pillars of American democracy: military veterans and the press.

Special guest Mark Testoni, President of NS2 Serves, presented Dog Tag Bakery graduate Sedrick Banks the #GardenBrunch Courage Award.

Greta Van Susteren gave Joe Goldman, President of the Democracy Fund, the Visionary award.

This year’s brunch co-hosts were Connie Milstein, Hilary Rosen, Kevin Sheekey, Fred Humpfries, Mark and Sally Ein, Kelley McCormick, Tammy Haddad and Franco Nuschese.