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Month of the Military Child/Military Appreciation Month Library Events

In celebration of the Month of the Military Child (April) and Military Appreciation Month (May), the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to partner with the Maryland State Library Agency, Maryland Department of Health, and several Maryland library branches to host special reading events for military and veteran families.   Families attending these programs will  Read More…


Maryland Joins Forces

The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs believes veterans and active service members are more likely to thrive in Maryland when their families are healthy and resilient. Maryland Joins Forces (MJF) is an initiative designed to mobilize partners across sectors to meaningfully address issues affecting veterans and military families. MJF is centered around five focus areas.  Read More…


2024 Legislative Update

The General Assembly is Maryland’s legislative body and directly represents the electorate. The state has 47 districts represented by 47 Senators and 141 Delegates. The 2024 Legislative Session began Wednesday January 10 and will run for 90 consecutive days until April 8. The following list represents the status of bills introduced and/or passed this year that may  Read More…


Archived Newsletters

The MDVA sends a bi weekly electronic newsletter. The newsletter contains state partner and federal partner news, MDVA event photos and updates, as well as community partner news to include upcoming events. To view archived newsletters, please see below. To sign up for the MDVA electronic newsletter, please visit the home page of our website  Read More…


Press Releases

Press Releases November 11, 2023 Governor Moore and Lieutenant Governor Miller Honor Veterans Day and Military Families November 8, 2023 The State of Maryland to Participate in Operation Green Light in Honor of Veterans Day Nationwide campaign will raise awareness of the unique experiences of veterans and families and benefits available to them ANNAPOLIS, MD  Read More…


Learning Videos

The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs maintains a YouTube channel.  Visit the channel to view special videos as well as learning sessions on veteran benefits and programs. Memorial Day 2020 Veterans Day 2020 Memorial Day 2021 Women Veterans/Inclusion Program Launch 2021 Veterans Services Specialist Program in State Government Maryland Higher Education Commission/GI Bill Education Benefits  Read More…


    
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