The following is a list of 2023 MDVA Memorial Day Observances. Monday May 29, 2023, the following observances will be held at 11:00AM: Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery 11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, Maryland 20623 Crownsville Veterans Cemetery 1122 Sunrise Beach Road, Crownsville, Maryland 21032 Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery 11501 Garrison Forest Road, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 Vietnam Read More…
Recent Website Posts
- Memorial Day 2023 Observances May 10, 2023
- May Is Military Appreciation Month: Kids Serve, Too! May 3, 2023
- Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Update March 1, 2023
- 2023 Legislative Session Concludes January 12, 2023
- LZ Mission Support November 3, 2022
News
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Update
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Status Update Frequently Asked Questions Who is the new contractor taking over the management contract at Charlotte Hall? On May 10, the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs signed a new contract with PruittHealth, an organization with more than 50 years of experience providing quality health care. PruittHealth is a family-owned organization Read More…
2023 Legislative Session Concludes
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 2023 Legislative Session concluded Monday April 10. The following list represents the status of bills introduced and/or passed in 2023 which could impact military service members, veterans, and their families. April 11, Read More…
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 April 14, 2023 The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Nearly $220,000 in Grants to Service Dog and Equine Therapy Programs Grants will Help Seven Organizations Expand Programming and Improve Veteran Mental Health ANNAPOLIS, MD – Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Tony Woods today announced that the department has awarded nearly $220,000 Read More…
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…