Military Appreciation Dinner Supporting the Gary Sinise Foundation on June 12th

Posted on June 8, 2017 by USPTO Military Association (UMA)

“Military Appreciation Monday,” is a dinner held on the second Monday of every month at the Old Brogue in Great Falls, VA. Each dinner benefits a military support group, and the Monday, June 12th ... Read More

June 2017 Scuttlebutt

Posted on June 1, 2017June 8, 2017 by USPTO Military Association (UMA)

Karen Worcester Presented with “Man in the Arena” Award

Posted on May 31, 2017 by USPTO Military Association (UMA)

Reprinted from the Wreaths Across America Blog. Karen Worcester Presented with “Man in the Arena” Award from the United States Patent and Trademark Office Military Association — Wreaths Across A... Read More

Alexandria, Virginia - May 23, 2017: USPTO Military Association's Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Keynote address given by Karen Worcester, co-founder of Wreaths Across America. (Photo by Jay Premack/USPTO)

USPTO Military Association (UMA) Holds Annual Memorial Day Tribute

Posted on May 31, 2017May 31, 2017 by USPTO Military Association (UMA)

On Tuesday, May 22 the USPTO Military Association (UMA) hosted a tribute to fallen heroes. UMA president Amber Ostrup served as emcee. Chief Administrative Officer Fred Steckler, a U.S. Navy veteran, ... Read More

May 23, 2017-USPTO Military Association's (UMA) Memorial Day remembrance ceremony. From left: Keynote speaker Karen Worcester, co-founder of Wreaths Across America, and UMA's Dean Dominique share a moment on stage as he and UMA President Amber Ostrup present Worcester with their Man in the Arena award. The award’s name is a reference to a famous Theodore Roosevelt speech, and it honors those who demonstrate great character through acts of service. See related article, USPTO Military Association (UMA) Holds Annual Memorial Day Tribute. Photo by Jay Premack/USPTO

USPTO Photo of the Week May 30, 2017

Posted on May 31, 2017May 31, 2017 by USPTO Military Association (UMA)

Photo by Jay Premack/USPTO May 23, 2017-USPTO Military Association’s (UMA) Memorial Day remembrance ceremony. From left: Keynote speaker Karen Worcester, co-founder of Wreaths Across America, an... Read More

UMA Announces 2017 Annual Scholarship!

Posted on May 18, 2017May 22, 2017 by USPTO Military Association (UMA)

The UMA Board has approved two $500 scholarships for UMA Full Members or their child, step-child, or legally adopted child. Click here for the UMA 2017 Annual Scholarship Rules and Application Form. ... Read More

Dina AL-Qubtan share her story of her times as an Iraqi interpreter for the U.S. Army as Pat Patterson listens in.

UMA Highlight: Dina AL-Qubtan

Posted on May 17, 2017 by USPTO Military Association (UMA)

The UMA would like to thank Dina AL-Qubtan for sharing her extremely interesting story of perseverance and determination at our weekly coffee. Dina was born and raised in Baghdad, Iraq. Her first ... Read More

Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Posted on May 12, 2017 by USPTO Military Association (UMA)

America’s military spouses are the backbone of the families who support our troops during mission, deployment, reintegration and reset. They are the silent heroes who are essential to the stren... Read More

May-June Events

Posted on May 11, 2017 by USPTO Military Association (UMA)

MAY National Military Appreciation Month 12 May 2017 Military Spouse Appreciation Day 13 May 2017 UMA Welcomes Honor Flight at DCA, 9AM, American Airlines, Terminal C Open to everyone – family, frie... Read More

Veteran Hiring at the USPTO

Posted on May 10, 2017May 10, 2017 by USPTO Military Association (UMA)

The USPTO is strongly committed to hiring our nation’s Veterans and aims to be the employer of choice for Veterans. Our Veteran employees have a proven track record of success after transitioning fr... Read More