Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs
Montgomery County Honors Veterans with Operation Green Light Ride On Bus Unveiling
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and members of the County Council joined the County's Commission on Veterans Affairs (CVA) and community leaders today for the Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s unveiling of the Ride On “Operation Green Light” themed bus at a ceremony to honor veterans. The bus is wrapped in a design depicting the U.S. flag, an outline of veterans, and highlighting Operation Green Light. The bus also features a neon sign reading ”Operation Green Light” to illuminate the bus at night. CVA's website and resource line is printed on the back of the bus.
16th Annual Tribute to America’s Veterans Concert November 8
Rock, blues and Americana music with The Patty Reese Band. Featuring keynote speaker Cynthia Izuno Macri, MD, Capt. MC USN (Ret.), SVP & Chief Medical Officer, EagleForce Health. This is a FREE event and all are welcome to attend. Military attire encouraged. RSVP to [email protected]. Held at American Legion Post 41 (905 Sligo Avenue, Silver Spring). Event presented by the Silver Spring Town Center Inc. and held in collaboration with the Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs, American Legion Post 41, and The Sons & Auxiliary of the American Legion.
Expansion of PACT Act Eligibility Begins March 5
All Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military — at home or abroad — will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care beginning March 5, 2024. All Veterans who served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, the Global War on Terror, or any other combat zone after 9/11 will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits. Additionally, Veterans who never deployed but were exposed to toxins or hazards while training or on active duty in the United States will also be eligible to enroll.
Welcome to the Montgomery County's Veterans' Affairs Homepage
Please take advantage of the many time-saving online options we have made available for you. I hope the information contained herein is useful in accessing our many services and programs for Veterans. I invite you to share these links with others to ensure that all Veterans and their families have the opportunity to obtain the support they deserve. Please e-mail me with any questions or suggestions you might have. Thanks for visiting our website and - even more - thank you for your service to America.
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Featured Programs and Resources
Read the latest news about VA benefits and resources and find out about local events for veterans, military servicemembers and their families.
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Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs
The Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs was established by County legislation in 2008 with the goal of the Commission to provide advice to the Executive and Council on the status of programs and services related to the needs of Veterans.
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ServingTogether connects military service members, veterans, and their families to their network of over 300 providers and resources to help them navigate the resources they have earned. Veteran Care Coordinators can give you guidance on education, healthcare, housing, employment, and more throughout the Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia area. Serving Together is a contractor of the Montgomery County, MD Department of Health and Human Services. Get in touch with a Care Coordinator today at 1-855-738-7176.
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DC VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) Gaithersburg
Provides Veterans with primary care, women’s health, mental health and social work services, as well as nutrition counseling, pharmacy consultations, audiology device fittings and specialty care via clinical telehealth technology. VA community partners will also be on-site to offer access to community resources.
VA Benefits and Veterans Resource Directories
Resource guide to key programs and resources for veterans and their families and a directory of providers, agencies, and advocacy organizations that offer local, state and national resources for veterans, military service members, and their families.
Homefront gives residents an inside look at the lives of Montgomery County Veterans and their families and the services the County is trying to make available to them.
Recognition and Tributes to Our Hometown Heroes
Montgomery County Fallen Hometown Heroes
We solemnly remember and pay tribute to the County’s fallen service members who have died in service to our country since World War I.
Montgomery County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedication
The Commission on Veterans Affairs advocated to create a memorial in Montgomery County to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in defense of our country during Vietnam.
Honoring Montgomery County Veterans: Black History Month
Honoring Montgomery County Residents Who Served in the U.S. Armed Forces or Uniformed Services
Honoring Montgomery County Vietnam Era Veterans
Montgomery County, MD Honors Its Residents Who Served in the U.S. Armed Forces and Uniformed Services During Vietnam War Era
Honoring Montgomery County Women Veterans
Honoring Montgomery County Women Veterans Who Served in the U.S. Armed and Uniformed Services
Honoring Montgomery County Veterans: Veterans Day
We Proudly Pay Tribute to the Veterans Living in Our County Who Have Served Our Country in the U.S. armed and Uniformed Services.
This website is a project of the Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs.
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Proudly Recognizing the Military Service of Our U.S. Armed Forces, U.S. Uniformed Services & Their Families