MDVA has help this summer from two college students who will be working on projects with the Outreach & Advocacy Program. Jessica Nguyen applied to the Maryland Governor’s Summer Internship […]
MDVA Deputy Director Receives AMVETS Award
Outreach and Advocacy Deputy Director Denise Nooe Honored For Her Service To Veterans Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) Secretary George Owings congratulates Denise Nooe, Deputy Director of Outreach and […]
MDVA Outreach and Advocacy Program
Despite this years’ COVID-19 related challenges, the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) Outreach and Advocacy Program moved its mission forward. Historically, much of the education and outreach to veterans […]
Thank You From the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs
Message from Secretary George Owings: As the year ends, we here at the MDVA would like to thank all who have supported veterans in Maryland; everyone who has volunteered to […]
Maryland Launches “Ask the Question”
Campaign to Identify and Connect More Service Members, Veterans and Families to Programs Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford joined the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) and the Maryland Department of […]
Tyler Appointed to Lead Maryland Veterans Commission
New Chairperson Appointed to Lead Maryland Veterans Commission On July 20, 2020 at the close of the Maryland Veterans Commission meeting, the new Chairperson appointed by Governor Hogan to lead […]
MDVA Bids Fond Farewell to Fred Shinbur
A Fond Farewell to the Chairman of Maryland Veterans Commission Fred Shinbur, a Vietnam Veteran who retired from the US Army with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5), […]
MDVA Cemetery Visitation Hours Return to Normal
Effective June 29, 2020 all five state veteran cemeteries operate as follows: Administration buildings will be open to the public. All visitors to the cemeteries and committal service guests will […]
Memorial Day Will Look Different This Year
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 […]
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 […]