But still a solemn observance In person Memorial Day Ceremonies and Parades have been suspended this year, but there are many opportunities to read about, view messages and reflect on the importance of remembering those who sacrificed their lives in service to our country. MDVA will be providing a virtual Memorial Day observance which includes […]
MDVA Opens New Veterans Service Office at MDOT MVA
Veterans and their dependents now have an additional resource to help them apply for benefits and receive other services. The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), in partnership with the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA), today celebrated the opening of a new Veterans Service Office inside the MDOT MVA Salisbury branch […]
State Employees Joined ‘Day to Serve’
On October 2, 2019 State Employees joined together for a Day to Serve. The project this year was the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in South Baltimore. The Memorial is managed by the MDVA Cemetery & Memorials program. The day turned out to be the hottest on record for that date, but that did not deter all […]
Spotlight on MDVA Staff – Sharon Murphy
Secretary George Owings has requested that Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) staff be highlighted in upcoming editions of the MDVA e-newsletter, so you learn a little bit about us and our commitment to serving Maryland Veterans. Today, we focus on Sharon Murphy, Director of Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. Sharon Murphy began her State career […]
MDVA Cemetery Program Changes as of August 15
Change to MDVA Cemetery Program Effective August 15, 2017 As of August 15, 2017 the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Cemetery Program will implement the following changes to policy and interment costs for all five (5) Maryland State Veterans Cemeteries: Burial Costs: The opening/closing cost will be $749.00 for casketed or cremated interment for all […]
MDVA Recruiting for Administrative Specialist III
Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Announcement of Open MDVA Position The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs is recruiting for the positions listed below. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Position is eligible for Maryland State Benefits. Position: Administrative Specialist III Location: St. Mary’s County Description: To assist and support the Director by supervising and monitoring […]
Jobs for Maryland Veterans from MDVA
As a service to our Veteran Community, The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is committed to sharing notices from employers who are interested in hiring veterans. Notices are shared in a bi-weekly ‘Jobs for Maryland Veterans’ email. Please contact the employers represented in this email directly, as the MDVA does not maintain specific information […]