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8 June MDVA News and Announcements

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News and Announcements - June 8, 2018

MDVA News

MDVA Cemetery & Memorials Program

Recently, Chris Piscitelli, Director of the MDVA Cemetery and Memorials Program was interviewed for the television program Veterans Forum.

Please use the link below to view the video and learn more about the MDVA Cemetery and Memorials Program.

Video

The Vietnam Veterans of American, Post 648 in Easton served as the Honor Guard at the Memorial Day observance held at the MDVA veterans cemetery on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. MDVA Secretary George Owings (4th from left) joined the Honor Guard for a photo. Star Democrat Article

Secretary George Owings joins the Maryland Veterans Cemetery Committee at the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery. From left to right: Secretary Owings, Becky Dunn, Ruth Higgins, Mary Griffith, John Smith, Connie Erdell and Ron James. Recently, the Cemetery Committee re-furnished the Honor Guard Building. Thank you to the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery Committee for your donation and your support!

Maryland Veterans Commissioners and MDVA staff attended Memorial Day observances across the state. In this photo, Commissioner Ronald Holcombe is presenting the Governor's Memorial Day Proclamation to Commander Robert L. Baker of American Legion Gold Star Post 191 in Mt. Airy.

This photo was taken at the Memorial Day Ceremony in Annapolis. From left to right: Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley, Maryland Veterans Commissioner Penny Collins, Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Shipmate Valerie Toulette, Dr. JoAnn Fisher who was the Keynote Speaker, FRA Shipmate John Bocchicchio and FRA Shipmate Kim Biggs.

Secretary George Owings recently pinned former Maryland Delegate J. Ernest Bell with the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin. Delegate Bell served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 - 70. Shown in photo from left to right: Secretary Owings, Delegate Bell and former Maryland Delegate John F. Wood, Jr., who now serves on the Maryland Veterans Home Commission.

State Partner News

Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism

The Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism is currently accepting nominations for the 2018 Governor's Service Awards. In its 35th year, the Governor's Service Awards honor individuals and groups for exemplary service and contributions to Maryland's communities. Special categories include Veteran, focused on individuals who have served or are serving in the armed forces and volunteer in a Maryland community in a capacity outside of paid employment. The nomination deadline has been extended to Wednesday, June 13 at 11:59 p.m. EST. To submit a nomination or to learn more, visit http://gosv.maryland.gov/governors-service-awards.

Federal Partner News

June is PTSD Awareness Month

Dealing with Trauma - National Institutes of Health

Breaking Down Anxiety One Fear at a Time - Health.Mil article

2018 Warrior Games Happening Now in Colorado - Health.Mil article

VA Coaching Into Care

Adapted Home Grants to Disabled Veterans

VA Foster Care - Washington Post article

Veterans Seeking Emergency Treatment - Who Pays?

Armed Forces Medical Examiner DNA Lab Helps Identify the Fallen

Study Reveals Gaps in Follow-Up Care After Concussion, National Institutes of Health

VA - Three Signs of Good PTSD Care

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.

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