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WGU Alumni Military x Higher Ground: Military Appreciation Event

Join Us To Meet Night Owls in Your Area

May is National Military Appreciation Month. Celebrate with us!

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Location: Top Golf, 6400 Clipper Way, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Event Description:

We’ve partnered with Higher Ground to host an afternoon of fun and connection at Topgolf. This event is a wonderful opportunity to network with fellow WGU alumni military, share stories, and celebrate the dedication and service of our military community.

Your experience will include:

  • Reserved Golf Bays: Enjoy the game while networking with fellow alumni military.
  • Light Refreshments: Snacks and drinks will be served throughout the event to keep you fueled and refreshed.
  • Giveaways: We’ll have exciting raffles and giveaways happening throughout the day (including awesome WGU swag!).

We encourage you to bring your family along and make it a celebration for everyone! It’s a great way to unwind and enjoy quality time with the WGU community.

Don’t miss out—registration closes on May 6. Be sure to secure your spot today!

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating together.

We are fortunate to have the following organizations as our coordinating sponsors:

  • Ping
  • Blue Golf
  • Habits 365
  • Inner Journey
  • ASIS International

RSVP Here

We can’t wait to see you!

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