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16 February MDVA News and Announcements

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News and Announcements - February 16, 2018

MDVA News

Spotlight on Charlotte Hall Veterans Home

Charlotte Hall Veterans Home now has two new buses that will be used to transport residents. The buses are used to provide transportation for resident's medical appointments off campus, to attend activities and to take the residents out to dinner. The buses also allow the Charlotte Hall residents to participate in the annual Veterans Day Parade.

Shown below are the two drivers with the buses: Ms. Daisy Clagett and Mr. Anthony Riley. Pictured in both photos is Sharon Murphy, MDVA Director of Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.

With warmer weather on the way, the residents who are able to participate in trips are looking forward to traveling.

Secretary George Owings met Command Sergeant Major Hollowell S. Jones, US Army, Retired, having lunch with his two daughters, Cathy Williams and Tracey Everette-Duncan recently. Secretary Owings presented CSM Jones with the Vietnam War 50th Commemoration pin and certificate. Military service runs in this family, as Ms. Everette-Duncan served in the Air Force Reserves.

Even when attending church, Secretary Owings is on the lookout for Vietnam Veterans who have not received the Vietnam War 50th Commemoration pin and certificate. In the photo above, Secretary Owings presents Mr. James E. Smith, who served in the Navy from 1966 to 1970 with the Commemorative pin and certificate.

State Partner News

Following through on Governor Larry Hogan's promise to improve access to government services for all Marylanders, the Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) unveiled a new statewide licensing portal. Known as Maryland OneStop and available at onestop.md.gov, the portal provides a single point of entry for citizens to access all offices of state government that issue licenses or permits, from hunting licenses and fishing permits to drivers’ licenses and commercial permits.

2018 Session of the Maryland General Assembly has Convened

The Maryland General Assembly is currently meeting in Annapolis for the 2018 Legislative Session. As a service to the veteran community, information on proposed legislation of possible interest to veterans is provided below:

2018 Legislative Information

You may check the status of proposed legislation by visiting the Maryland General Assembly website.

Veterans of Afghanistan & Iraq Conflicts Scholarship Program

2018-2019 Application Period Open

Federal Partner News

This is National Salute to Veteran Patients Week

Camp Lejeune VA Health and Disability Benefits

VA Virtual Enrollment Fair, Tuesday, February 27th, 3:00 to 4:00 pm

February is Heart Health Month, Health.mil article

VA Welcome Kit

Army Medicine Fighting Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Health.mil

Joint DOD/VA Online Tool for Discharge Upgrade Process

Department of Labor Program Honoring Employers Who Hire Veterans

Volunteer with the Maryland VA Health Care System

Veteran Self-Check Quiz

VA Resource Fair at Ft. Meade Exchange on March 15, 2018

Prevent Cold Weather Injuries, Health.mil

Help for Veterans with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Community Partner News

For Your Information

The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs does not endorse the organizations sponsoring these events, and we do not endorse the views they express or the products/services they offer. The views and opinions expressed in any referenced document do not necessarily state or reflect those of MDVA. The information provided is intended for your general knowledge only, and serves solely as a MDVA community outreach effort.