Operation Green Light 2023

Operation Green Light 2023
November 6 to November 12

Thank you Maryland for helping us turn Maryland green this year!

The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs was honored to once again join the National Association of Counties (NACo) on Operation Green Light.

A message from Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Operation Green Light.

Visit OPERATION GREEN LIGHT SPOTLIGHTS to learn more about benefits for veterans, spouses, and businesses who hire them!

ABOUT

Operation Green Light provides us with educational opportunities for governments, businesses, organizations, and individuals to learn more about military culture, suicide prevention, and things veterans want us to know about their service and their transition from military to civilian culture.  Maryland’s participation in the VA/SAMHSA Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans, and Families provides the platform in which to do so.

Visit NACo’s Operation Green Light County Participation Toolkit for more information and for sample resolutions, letters to the editor, press releases, and social media posts.

Operation Green Light Maryland Social Media Toolkit
Operation Green Light Maryland Flier

GET INVOLVED

Government:

1. Illuminate a building in green the week of November 6 to 12.
2. Sign a resolution/proclamation to communicate your participation in Operation Green Light.  Samples can be found here.
3. Highlight federal, state, and local resources for service members, veterans and families on your website and social media, using #OperationGreenLight and #OperationGreenLightMD.  Social media toolkit
4. Challenge your team by completing free courses available on the Governor’s Challenge Psych Armor Training Portal. (military culture, women veterans, wounded warriors, suicide prevention, and more)
5. Share how your county, city, municipality, or town is participating by completing this form:  Operation Green Light 2023

Businesses and organizations:

1. Illuminate a building in green the week of November 6 to 12.
2. Highlight federal, state, and local resources for service members, veterans and families on your website and social media, using #OperationGreenLight and #OperationGreenLightMD. Social media toolkit
3. Challenge your team by completing free courses available on the Governor’s Challenge Psych Armor Training Portal. (military culture, women veterans, wounded warriors, suicide prevention, and more)
4. Share how your business or organization is participating by completing this form: Operation Green Light 2023

Individuals:

1. Illuminate your porch in green the week of November 6 to 12.
2. Learn about and share federal, state, and local resources for service members, veterans and families with friends and family.
3. Visit the Governor’s Challenge Psych Armor Training Portal to complete free training on a variety of subjects related to the military and veteran culture, women veterans, and suicide prevention.

Suggested Operation Green Light supplies: Find suggested materials here

Participating counties, towns, and cities: (confirmed, and more to come!)
Harford County
Howard County
Montgomery County- Read more here.
Charles- Read more here.
Talbot- Read more here.
Carroll- Read more here.
Anne Arundel
Calvert- Read more here.
Baltimore Co.
Dorchester
Queen Anne’s- Read more here.
Frederick
Baltimore City
Town of Rosedale
Town of North Beach- Read more here.
Town of Mount Airy
City of Easton

Confirmed 2023 illuminations:
Maryland Governor’s Mansion
Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (Charlotte Hall Veterans Home and Cemeteries & Memorials)
Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Headquarters
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s Glen Burnie Service Center
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Maryland State Highway Administration
Maryland Environmental Service
MTA Downtown Baltimore
Maryland Stadium Authority (M&T Bank Stadium and the Warehouse at Camden Yards)
Montgomery Park Business Center (Maryland Lottery and Gaming, Maryland Department of the Environment, and Maryland Energy Administration)
Maryland Public Television
University of Maryland Medical System
Aberdeen Proving Ground/Headquarters
Fort Meade Headquarters Building
VA Maryland Healthcare System
Silver Spring Vet Center
War Memorial Building
World Trade Center/Baltimore
Hippodrome Theater
Bob Parsons Veterans Center at the University of Baltimore
Harford Community College
Howard Community College
Washington College
Baltimore City Convention Center
St Paul’s Street Tunnel/Baltimore
Baltimore City Visitor’s Center
Baltimore Aquarium
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Orokawa YMCA, Towson
Platoon 22 Veterans Service Center and home to the MDVA Frederick Veterans Service Office
Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating Center

The VA Maryland Healthcare System announces its participation in Operation Green Light.  Read the press release at this link: VA Maryland Healthcare System joins Operation Green Light

The Maryland Association of Counties Blog Entry Highlighting Operation Green Light

The Maryland Chamber of Commerce Blog Entry Highlighting Operation Green Light

LEARN MORE/RESOURCES:
National Association of Counties Operation Green Light Toolkit
How Carbon County in Pennsylvania is getting involved
Amazon Partners with Counties to Support Veterans
National Association of Counties
Maryland Association of Counties
Maryland Municipal League
County Veterans Affairs Commissions in Maryland
Governor’s Challenge Psych Armor Training Portal