Good afternoon,

On behalf of the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Systems Center, we would like to extend an invitation to your organization, members, families, and community partners to attend the 251st U.S. Army Birthday Celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Natick Soldier Systems Center in Natick, Massachusetts.

This free, public event will bring together Soldiers, Veterans, families, and the surrounding communities for a day of celebration, connection, and Army pride. Guests will have the opportunity to experience:

• A Technology Expo showcasing the future of Soldier systems and innovation
• A Swearing-In Ceremony honoring our nation’s newest Soldiers
• A Birthday Car Show featuring classic and modern vehicles
• Family-friendly activities, games, inflatables, and food trucks
• A Flag Day Ceremony led by local Cub Scouts
• Special appearances and community engagement opportunities

We would greatly appreciate your assistance in sharing this event with your members and networks. This celebration is an opportunity to recognize the enduring legacy of the United States Army while strengthening the bond between the military and the communities we proudly serve together.

Please find the event flyer attached for distribution.

We hope to see you there as we celebrate 251 years of Army service, sacrifice, and commitment to the nation.

Good afternoon,

Could you please share with your women veterans we are now offering live streaming for some of our sessions at this year’s conference.

Space is still available to register for in person, but we also wanted to offer the opportunity for women to listen in if they could not make it.

Please see the links below with the session descriptions

18^th Annual Women Veterans Network Conference

Saturday, May 16, 2026

9:00am to 3:00pm

Four Points by Sheraton Norwood

For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.mass.gov/event/18th-annual-women-veterans-network-conference-05-16-2026

Interview with General Session Keynote Speaker, Zaneta Adams: https://youtu.be/NyothoVIjFg

Online options:

• Opening Ceremony – https://zoom.us/meeting/register/4XxySU_xRGWYE50hsIRx3A

• Self-Defense Basics with the Norwood Police Department – This workshop will provide an overview of situational awareness and practical self-defense strategies for everyday life. Participants learn how to recognize potential threats, stay alert in different environments, and make confident decisions to enhance personal safety. The session emphasizes prevention, awareness, and empowerment as the foundation of personal safety.  Zoom Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ueGO1xWcT_O4lO9qKArk3Q

• Just Breathe with Stacey Novia  – This session is designed especially for Women Veterans, offering a gentle yet empowering blend of movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to support both body and mind. This session is an invitation to reconnect with your breath, your body, and yourself. 

We will begin with Breathe Hand Band Strengthening, combining focused breathing with light resistance band exercises to build strength and promote circulation while grounding the nervous system. Next, we’ll move into Breathe Spinal Flex, using slow, mindful movements paired with breath to increase mobility and release tension held in the spine and throughout the body. We will close with a Relaxing Breathwork Experience, incorporating soothing music and guided visualization to deepen the breath, calm the nervous system, and create a sense of peace and restoration throughout the body. Zoom Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/q_druMHOQuaKSngce_uQsg

• General Session with Zaneta Adams, JD – Zoom Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Bl3udeInQDKmWa5HjgH_NQ

Thank you so much for sharing this information!