Discuss Ways to Improve Wellness During Suicide Prevention Month Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) Secretary George Owings announced the facilitation of a behavioral health round table event which brought together federal, state, county, and community organizations to raise awareness during September’s Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is a public health issue which affects all Marylanders. […]
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Director Honored
For the last year, Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Director, Sharon Murphy has served as the President of the National Association of State Veterans Homes (NASVH). MDVA Secretary George Owings stated, “We are very proud of Sharon and what she has accomplished. Her leadership as President of NASVH has brought her many accolades from across […]
Eagle Scout Court of Honor Held for Carpenter
Ethan Connor Carpenter passed his Eagle Board of review on May 2, 2017. His Court of Honor was held at the Great Hall (Middleham and St Peters Campus) on July 29, 2017 as a member of Boy Scout Troop 1684. Ethan first joined the Boy Scouts in 2012 with Boy Scout Troop 420 in Leonardtown, […]
National Museum of African American History & Culture
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture has changed its admission rules: Veterans no longer need to obtain passes in advance. Instead show your ID (active duty, retired, veteran) and you can enter the museum along with two (2) guests. Because you do not need a ticket, you cannot gift this […]
George Owings III Honored
Three generations of the Owings family were inducted into the Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution on June 21st in the historic Old Senate Chamber of the Maryland State House in Annapolis. Maryland’s Secretary of Veterans Affairs George W. Owings III along with son, George W. Owings IV, and grandsons Jackson and Emerson Owings […]
Library To Celebrate Military Families
Calvert Library recognizes the challenges that come along with being a military family and salutes the sacrifices made. Calvert Library Prince Frederick will Celebrate Military Families on Tuesday, November 10, 7-8:30 pm. Maryland Department of Veterans Affair Secretary George W. Owings, III will bring greetings. Representatives from other military organizations will be on hand to […]