Operation Green Light 2023

Operation Green Light 2023
November 6 to November 12

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

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

Join us for a campaign information call on how to get involved:

Veterans Day/Operation Green Light Community Outreach Call
Wednesday, September 27 · 2:00 – 3:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/kqp-fxqc-eqb
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 443-584-5057‬ PIN: ‪285 241 818‬#

GET INVOLVED

Government:

Illuminate a building in green the week of November 6 to 13.
Sign a resolution/proclamation to communicate your participation in Operation Green Light. Samples can be found here.
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
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)
Share how your county, city, municipality, or town is participating by completing this form: Operation Green Light 2023

Businesses and organizations:

Illuminate a building in green the week of November 6 to 13.
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
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)
Share how your business or organization is participating by completing this form: Operation Green Light 2023

Individuals:

Illuminate your porch in green the week of November 6 to 13.
Learn about and share federal, state, and local resources for service members, veterans and families with friends and family.
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

Operation Green Light 2022:

For more 2022 campaign photos, visit our Facebook page @MDVeterans.

Landmarks illuminated in 2022:

Maryland’s Government House/Governor’s Mansion
Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs cemeteries and memorials
Motor Vehicle Administration’s Glen Burnie Service Center
Maryland Public Television
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home historic White House
Baltimore’s World Trade Center
Baltimore Convention Center
M & T Bank Stadium
Johns Hopkins University
University of Maryland Medical System
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Canton Tower/Baltimore City
Washington College

The following counties participated in 2022: Anne Arundel County, Carroll County, Calvert County, Cecil County, Charles County, Frederick County, Harford County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Queen Anne’s County, and Washington County.

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