Quilts of Valor – Faith & Freedom Quilts of Valor is a national foundation that began in 2003 as a dream of founder Catherine Roberts, whose son Nat was deployed in Iraq. Her dream became the mission – “to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor.” There […]
HR 96 Would Phase-In All VA Veterans for Dental Care
Chairwoman Julia Brownley of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health introduced H.R. 96, legislation that would phase in eligibility for all veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for health care to receive dental care as a part of their medical benefits package. The bill would require the VA Secretary to furnish […]
Armed Forces Weekend at Sotterley Plantation
May 17th, 18th & 19th As a special and sincere “Thank You” for your service, we invite all active duty, and retired military to experience a complimentary tour of our 1703 Manor House and free admission to enjoy our beautiful grounds. We honor those who have served this great Nation! TOUR SCHEDULES: Friday, May 17th […]
DAV Supports HR 553 Military Spouse Equity Act
On January 15, 2019, Congressman Joe Wilson introduced H.R. 553, the Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act. This bill would eliminate an unfair offset placed on many surviving spouses of service members who pass away during active duty or spouses of retirees who die of a service-connected disability. Currently, purchased Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities are […]
Supreme Courts Decision on Peace Cross Likely in June
A final decision on the fate of a cross-shaped World War I memorial veterans in Maryland won’t be made until the summer, but the Supreme Court appears to be in favor of keeping it in place–on public land–which opponents say is a violation of separation of Church and State. The high court on Wednesday heard […]
Hogan Proclaims 2019 as the Year of the Veteran in Maryland
Administration to Introduce Legislation to Exempt 100% of Military Retirement Income from State Tax Joined yesterday by more than 100 veterans, Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed 2019 as the Year of the Veteran in Maryland. This yearlong observance raises awareness of the brave service and sacrifice our United States veterans and families have made for Maryland […]
Greenwell Foundation Recipient of MIL Corporation’s Generosity
The MIL Cares Program Team from The MIL Corporation in Lexington Park awarded a gift of $1,255 to Greenwell Foundation at their celebration last week. The gift will be part of Greenwell’s 2019 Growing Greenwell Campaign, which supports the range of Greenwell’s nature connection, outdoor, inclusive programming for community members with and without disabilities. “My […]
CSM Hosts Annual Veteran’s Brunch November 12th
Gratitude, Thanks Extended to Student Veterans at College of Southern Maryland The panorama was reverent and festive as guests at the College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) Annual Veterans Brunch drove one by one under a 20-by-30 American flag draped between the extended ladders of two local firetrucks. It was a fitting community welcome for the […]
Maryland State Police Seeking to Hire More Veterans
In support of the Hogan Administration’s “Hire A Veteran Month,” the Maryland State Police is actively recruiting military veterans, while supporting those veterans who have joined the Department in a way that is modeled by other organizations. Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel William Pallozzi, himself a former United States Army Company commander, will today present […]
Veterans Advised About Postal Scams
Veterans should be wary of sales or charity pitches that sound too good to be true, the U.S. Postal Service advises. The agency advises vigilance in regards to five particular scams that target those who once served in uniform: * “Secret” but false “government programs” purporting to pay veterans thousands of dollars. These scammers typically […]
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