Skip to Main Content

Recent Website Posts


Maryland Living: Good Things To Know

GWOT Memorial Commission

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: March 6th, 2024 at 5:00pm Virtual Meeting (Google Meet) Video call  Read More…


Upcoming MDVA Events

February 27, 12pm to 4:30pm Linthicum, Maryland Service Members, Veterans, and Families Suicide Prevention Coalition of Anne Arundel County Suicide Prevention Training and Networking Event (Free CEU’s) See flier here. Registration: Service Members, Veterans, and Families Suicide Prevention Coalition of Anne Arundel County/MD Department of Veterans Affairs: Training and Networking Event (google.com) March 15, 2024,  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…


Camp LeJeune Water Exposure

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…


Do you have medical equipment to donate?

The Maryland Department of Aging is providing durable medical equipment (DME) to Marylanders with any illness, injury, or disability, regardless of age, at no cost. All equipment is collected via donation and is sanitized, repaired, and redistributed to Marylanders in need.This service will improve the quality of life for many Maryland residents and provides the  Read More…


Women Veterans/Inclusion Program

The MDVA Women Veterans/Inclusion Program was established in August 2021 to collaborate with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, state and local governments, and community organizations to coordinate events to raise awareness of the needs of Maryland’s women, minority, and underserved veteran populations.  A statewide advisory group has convened to identify resources to support  Read More…


Veterans Services Specialist Program

Did You Serve in The Military?  Do You have a Family Member Who Served in the Military? Veterans Services Specialist Program (VSS Program) Frequently Asked Questions All Maryland State Government Departments and Agencies have a Veterans Services Specialist or “liaison” who can provide general information to State employees who have served in the military or  Read More…


< Older Entries    
doit-ewspw-W01