BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/atlanta-ga/src-7218.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - atlanta-ga BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:VETLANTA Q3 Summit at College Football Hall of Fame - America's 25 0th DTSTART:20260908T203000Z DTEND:20260909T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T182142Z UID:10000547-1788885000-1788897600@atlvets.org CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Two hundred fifty years ago\, a group of people with no realis tic chance of winning decided to try anyway. That’s the founding story — and it’s a fair description of most veterans’ first year out of un iform. \n\n\n\nOn September 8\, VETLANTA marks America’s 250th with the largest summit we’ve built\, and we’re bringing the Secretary of Veter ans Affairs to Atlanta to do it. \n\n\n\nKeynote: The Honorable Dr. Lee Pa yne\, Under Secretary of Veterans AffairsDr. Lee Payne was named Deputy Un der Secretary for Health in February 2026. In this role\, he helps lead th e nation’s largest integrated health care system with more than 1\,400 s ites of care. Dr. Payne provides executive oversight of all Veterans Healt h Administration (VHA) policies and programs\, offering strategic directio n and guidance in collaboration with the Assistant Under Secretaries for H ealth. \n\n\n\nPerformance: The Washington TattooBefore the keynote\, a li ve Fife and Drum performance in period Revolutionary War uniform\, led by J. Mark Reilly — President and CEO of The Washington Tattoo\, and former Corps Sergeant Major and Acting Commander of the U.S. Army “Old Guard ” Fife and Drum Corps\, the official escort to the President of the Unit ed States. If you have never heard rope-tension drums and fifes played at that standard in a room that size\, come early. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect \n\ n\n\n\n5:00–6:30 PM — Open networking\, vendor row\, and connection ac ross Atlanta’s veteran\, corporate\, and nonprofit communities\n\n\n\n6: 30 PM — Call to order\, national anthem\, and welcome\n\n\n\n~6:45 PM — The Washington Tattoo\, Fife and Drum performance in period uniform\n\ n\n\n~7:05 PM — Keynote: Secretary Dr. Lee Payne\n\n\n\n7:45–8:00 PM — Closing remarks and continued networking\n\n\n\n\nWho’s in the roomV eterans and transitioning service members\, military spouses\, corporate V BRG and ERG leaders\, hiring managers\, veteran-owned businesses\, and the public-sector and nonprofit partners who move the needle in this state. T his is a working room\, not an audience. \n\n\n\nLogistics \n\n\n\nVendors : apply at vetlanta.org/summit-submissions. All vendors are vetted. \n\n\n \nFree to attend. Registration is required and seating is capped at 250. R egister early — we expect to fill. \n\n\n\nDoors open at 5:00 PM. Plan t o arrive early\; security screening may be in effect. \n\n\n\nParking: Gre en Deck\, off Baker Street\, adjacent to the Hall of Fame. The first 200 s paces are covered by our sponsor — scan the QR code in your confirmation email on arrival. Overflow in the same deck is $7.50. \n\n\n\nAttire: bus iness casual / flex business \n\n\n\nOur Featured Speaker: Deputy Under S ecretary of the VA Dr. Lee Payne\n\n\n\n\nHe also serves as the VHA Electr onic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Executive Sponsor\, functioning as the Chair for the EHR Executive Council and liaising between Department o f Veterans Affairs and VHA stakeholders that support EHRM deployment effor ts. With more than three decades of senior healthcare leadership in the U. S. Air Force\, Defense Health Agency\, and Department of Defense\, Dr. Pay ne brings extensive expertise in health system management\, medical readin ess\, and innovation. \n\n\n\nDuring his military career\, he commanded th ree military hospitals\, including a major medical center\, and served as Command Surgeon for three major commands. He was a Chief Flight Surgeon an d deployed multiple times in support of combat operation. At the Defense H ealth Agency\, he directed Combat Support and led the Military Health Syst em’s electronic health record modernization. During the COVID‑19 pande mic\, he oversaw DoD’s diagnostics and testing effort\, protecting servi ce members and families. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T182142Z LOCATION:College Football Hall of Fame\, 250 Marietta St NW\, Atlanta\, Ge orgia\, 30313\, United States URL:https://atlvets.org/events/vetlanta-q3-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Advancing The Line for Veterans X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlvets.org/venue/atlanta-history-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:25 Years Later: 9/11 Through the Eyes of Air Force One DTSTART:20260911T153000Z DTEND:20260911T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T182142Z UID:10000593-1789126200-1789133400@atlvets.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:In honor of the 25th anniversary of September 11\, 2001\, the Buckhead Club Speaker Series invites you to a powerful and deeply personal afternoon with Wanda Joell\, the first African American female flight att endant aboard Air Force One. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWanda’s distinguished c areer in the United States Air Force spans service under four presidential administrations\, including Presidents George H. W. Bush\, Bill Clinton\, George W. Bush\, and Barack Obama. Throughout her remarkable tenure\, she served world leaders and dignitaries while representing our nation at the highest level. \n\n\n\nMost notably\, Wanda was aboard Air Force One on S eptember 11\, 2001\, witnessing firsthand the events that forever changed America. During those uncertain and historic hours\, she provided comfort and support to President George W. Bush and the presidential staff as the nation grappled with an unprecedented tragedy. \n\n\n\nJoin us for an unfo rgettable program of reflection\, resilience\, and history as Wanda shares her unique perspective from inside one of the most pivotal moments in mod ern American history.$39++ per member\, $49++ per non-member guest (includ es lunch).* Veterans + First Responders receive discounted ticket price of $29++ per person.Proceeds from this event will support the Tunnel to Tow ers Foundation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T182142Z LOCATION:Buckhead Club\, 3344 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, 30326\, United S tates URL:https://atlvets.org/events/25-years-later-9-11-through-the-eyes-of-air -force-one/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Advancing The Line for Veterans X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlvets.org/venue/atlanta-history-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Celebration Honoring Veterans\, Military Families & Those Who Stan d Beside Them DTSTART:20261010T150000Z DTEND:20261010T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T182142Z UID:10000588-1791630000-1791655200@atlvets.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Want to come to the breakfast? Register HereRegister Here for the day of events (not including breakfast)\n\n\n\n​On Saturday\, Octobe r 10\, Operation Honor: Rural Salute® is coming to Georgia Military Colle ge in Milledgeville for a day dedicated to honoring those who have served\ , strengthening rural communities\, and connecting veterans and their fami lies with the people and resources that can make a lasting difference. The event is free and open to the public\, running from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p. m. \n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\n📅 Saturday\, October 10\, 2026 \n\n\n\ n🕚 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM \n\n\n\n📍 Georgia Military College | Milledg eville\, Georgia \n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\n🎟 Admission is FREERegistration is encouraged so we can plan for attendance and reserve your complimentary s wag bag while supplies last. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T182142Z URL:https://atlvets.org/events/celebration-honoring-veterans-military-fami lies-those-who-stand-beside-them/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Advancing The Line for Veterans X-SOURCE-URL:https://atlvets.org/venue/atlanta-history-center END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR