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…
Commission to Establish a Memorial to Veterans of the Global War on Terrorism Governor Moore proclaimed on November 9, 2023 the establishment of a Commission to Establish a Memorial to Veterans of the Global War on Terrorism. Read the executive order here. Meeting schedule/link: Check back often for upcoming meeting schedules. Agendas: March 6th, 2024 Read More…
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…
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In the Spring of 2020, the State of Maryland accepted an invitation from the US Department of Health and Human Services/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to participate in the national Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and Families (SMVF). A team of more than 30 professionals representing federal, state, Read More…
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…
PACT ACT: What you need to know
The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022, or PACT Act, expands VA health care and benefits for certain veterans who served during the Gulf War era, Post 9/11 and during Vietnam. IMPORTANT TO KNOW: There are distinct differences in PACT Act benefits based on a veteran’s Read More…
If you served at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune or Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River in North Carolina, you may have had contact with contaminants in the drinking water there. Scientific and medical evidence has shown an association between exposure to these contaminants during military service and development of certain diseases later on. Read More…
United States and Maryland State Flag Protocol
Would you like to know more about flag protocol? Do you need to know when it’s appropriate to either lower or raise the United States Flag or the Maryland Flag? Do you have a request for a flag to be flown over the Maryland State House Dome? The Maryland Secretary of State’s Office provides a Read More…
Federal and State Benefits For Service Connected Veterans
The following are added benefits for veterans based on US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) service connection. Some of these benefits are very complex and have eligibility requirements. Contact your local MDVA service program office for details. 0% Evaluation VA medical treatment for any service connected condition VA Fee Basis card for treatment of service Read More…
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