The Returned and Services League of Australia, Washington, DC

Due to COVID 19, there will be no public ANZAC Day events this year The New Zealand RSA is organizing Stand at Dawn at 2:00 pm EST Friday, 24 April.  https://www. standatdawn.com/home Events at the Australian War Memorial begin at 3:00 pm EST Friday, 24 April.   https://www.awm.gov.au/ anzacathome/national-ceremony Here in Washington, a special Dawn Service will be transmitted  from the Australian Ambassador's residence.  Click here for more information, as well as for a message from  Ambassador Arthur Sinodinos:   https://usa.embassy.gov.au/events/anzacathome #ANZACATHOME

Returned & Services League of Australia Washington, DC Sub-Branch Battle of Long Tan 53 nd Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony 18 August 2019 9:30 AM Vietnam Veterans Memorial Washington DC Look for the US, Australian and New Zealand Flags in the South-East Quadrant of the memorial grounds.

Returned & Services League of Australia, Washington Sub-Branch, 1601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 202-352-8550 dmward1973@gmail.com When - Thursday, July 11, 2019 Time - Noon to 2:00 PM Where –Amenities Room Embassy of Australia, 1601 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20036 Guest speakers -  Mr . Glenn Marcus and Mr. Robert Uth will be presenting part of his documentary film  The March of the Bonus Army .   (Bios included below).        Charge - $15.00, including buffet lunch and sodas.  Alcoholic beverages- $2.00 each. Attire - Business casual.  NOTE:  Valid photo ID required. RSVP by noon on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, to David Ward at 202-352-8550 or via e-mail to  dmward1973@gmail.com  . Parking - While there is no parking at the Embassy, paid, off-street parking is available behind and under the Airline Pilots Association- 17th and Mass, and, at 15th and Mass (1240 15th street). On-street, two hours, metered par

Returned & Services League of Australia, Washington Sub-Branch, 1601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 202-352-8550 dmward1973 at gmail dot com Invitation to September Meeting When - Thursday, September 14, 2017. Time - Noon to 2:00 pm. Where –Amenities Room, Embassy of Australia, 1601 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20036   Guest speaker: Mr. Richard L. Holm, former CIA Station Chief in Hong Kong Topic: "Vietnam - A Winnable War". Charge - $15.00, including buffet lunch and sodas.  Alcoholic beverages- $2.00 each. Attire: Business casual. RSVP by noon on Wednesday, September 14, 2017, to David Ward at 202-352-8550 or via e-mail to dmward1973 gmail dot com NOTE: Valid photo ID required. Parking: While there is no parking at the Embassy, paid, off street parking is available behind and under the Airline Pilots Association- 17th and Mass, and, at 15th and Mass (1240 15th street). On street two hour metered

When - Thursday, May 4, 2017 – The [First] Thursday of the month.. Time - Noon to 2:00 pm. Where –Amenities Room, Embassy of Australia, 1601 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20036   Guest speaker:  Former Green Beret and CIA Officer, CWO (4) James Stejskal USA Rtd.   Topic:  Special Forces Berlin – Clandestine Cold War Operations of the US Army’s elite, 1956-1990 *   Charge - $15.00, including buffet lunch and sodas.  Alcoholic beverages- $2.00 each. Attire: Business casual. RSVP by noon on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, to David Ward at 202-352-8550 or via e-mail to dmward1973 at gmail dot com NOTE: Valid photo ID required. Parking: While there is no parking at the Embassy, paid, off street parking is available behind and under the Airline Pilots Association- 17th and Mass, and, at 15th and Mass (1240 15th street). On street two hour metered parking is also available. The next meeting will be held on Thurs

Returned & Services League of Australia, Wash Returned & Services League of Australia, Washington Sub-Branch, 1601 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 202-352-8550 www.rsl-dc.com , dmward1973 at gmail (dot) com Invitation to April Meeting When - Thursday, April 13, 2017. Time - Noon to 2:00 pm. Where –Amenities Room, Embassy of Australia, 1601 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20036   Guest speaker: Air Vice Marshal Alan Clements CSC, Head Australian Defence Staff – Washington, will talk about both the Glos ter Meteor and Australia’s contribution to the fight against terrorism.   Charge - $15.00, including buffet lunch and sodas.  Alcoholic beverages- $2.00 each. Attire: Business casual. RSVP by noon on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, to David Ward at 202-352-8550 or via e-mail to dmward1973 at gmail (dot) com NOTE: Valid photo ID required. Parking: While there is no parking at the Embassy, paid, off street par