Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families

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Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families (MDVMF) is a division of the state government of Maryland in the United States. [1] The department was established by the Maryland General Assembly in 1999. [2] The Maryland Veterans Trust, a 501(c)(3) organization, was created in 2010 with authorization of the general assembly. [3]

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On July 1, 2024, the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs was renamed to the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families. [4]

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References

  1. Bologna, Giacomo (2023-04-29). "Disabled veterans come to Maryland for a career change. Years later, some are saddled with debt". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  2. "BILLS BY SUBJECT: VETERANS - 1999 REGULAR SESSION". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  3. "Services expand for local veterans". Dorchester Star. 2005-09-02. p. 3. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
  4. "Secretary Tony Woods Formally Announces New Department Name, "Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families"" (PDF). July 1, 2024. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  5. "James A. Adkins, Maryland Adjutant General". msa.maryland.gov. Retrieved 2023-07-01.