Commission for Veterans

and Military Families

August 2025 Newsletter

Congratulations to Ed Rothstein on his recent appointment as secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families. Rothstein, a retired Army colonel, has worked in public service in Anne Arundel and Carroll counties and was executive director of the BWI Business Partnership.

Learn more about Rothstein online!

When: The CVMF regular meeting is scheduled on Aug. 6, 2025, 5 p.m.

Where: Community Resource Building, 30 Duke St., Suite 105, Prince Frederick

Special guest Operation Second Chance will speak about their services and a Southern Maryland Women Veterans Group.

Find current and past CVMF agendas online.

REMINDER: the CVMF meetings now take place on the first Wednesday of every month.

Parades are held every Friday evening from May through August. Admission is free, but reservations are required.

Select your preferred parade date to enjoy the United States Marine Band, Drum & Bugle Corps and more!

Stop by National Harbor on a Saturday evening to enjoy performances featuring military bands.

Visit the National Harbor website for the concert calendar. 

Are you exploring entrepreneurship or looking to grow your small business? Whether you’re just starting out, refining a business idea or ready to take your business to the next level, Project Opportunity is here to support your journey.

This free 10-week training program is designed for military veterans and provides accessible, step-by-step guidance on key business topics like evaluating your idea, marketing, financial management, business structure and creating a business plan. Classes are led by experienced professionals and designed to support all learning styles.

The fall 2025 Southern Maryland cohort begins Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, and will meet weekly from 6:30–9:30 p.m. at 3825 Leonardtown Road, Suite 1, in Waldorf. The program concludes with a formal business pitch and graduation ceremony on Nov. 17, 2025.

To participate, you must attend the mandatory orientation session on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the same location. If you’re interested but unable to attend the orientation, please contact Program Director Joe Giordano at joe.giordano@project-opportunity.com.

Register and learn more online!

Project Opportunity is committed to helping veterans build successful, sustainable businesses through inclusive, supportive training. All program materials are free thanks to community and grant support.

• What? University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) 2025 Military and Veteran Networking Event (MilVet Net). A no-cost event highlighting national, regional and local support services available to military service members, veterans, spouses, families and caregivers.
• Where? College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
• When? Aug. 27, 2025, from 4-7 p.m.
• Who? This is open to any military-connected student in the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas. The event offers free admission and free parking, but registration is requested. Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), nonprofits and employers will be available to meet with you and answer your questions. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to get professional headshots taken! Register online today and please reach out via email to vesseyvrc@umgc.edu with any questions. Or call 301-892-2342.

New, recently signed legislation could potentially help thousands of veterans who have VA home loans.

Learn more about this American Legion-backed law on their website.

Office on Aging

Camaraderie & Coffee

Aug. 26|10 a.m.

Southern Pines Senior Center

Enjoy a free cup of coffee and camaraderie with other veterans.

Biweekly Emails on DMV Veteran-Centered Events

To receive ServingTogether Regional Manager Donny Williams’ biweekly emails with info on veteran-centered events, fill out the form at bit.ly/veteran_events.

To submit event info, email dwilliams@everymind.org.

The Calvert County Office on Aging provides a wide range of supportive services that veterans age 50 and older can use. Find its newsletter at www.calvertcountymd.gov/TheConnection or call 410-535-4606.

National Capital Region Honor Flight “Welcome Home” to be held in Calvert County.

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025



Details forthcoming in our September newsletter! In the meantime, learn more about Honor Flights on their website.

Follow the Calvert County Community Resources Facebook page to watch for, like and share ServingTogether posts and military observances on...

• Aug. 4 - U.S. Coast Guard established in 1790, when the first Congress authorized the construction of 10 vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws and prevent smuggling
• Aug. 7 - Purple Heart Day, honoring those wounded or killed in action while serving in the U.S. military
• Aug. 16 - National Airborne Day, commemorating the first official Army parachute jump in 1940
• Aug. 29 - Marine Corps Reserve birthday, marking the establishment of the Marine Corps Reserve in 1916



The Veterans Crisis Line provides 24/7 free, confidential support for people in distress.

Text: 838255

TTY for hearing loss: 800-799-4889

www.VeteransCrisisLine.net

www.SuicidePreventionLifeline.org

Calvert Library proudly supports our veterans. Check out their resource page to discover national and local resources, library events and veteran-themed fiction and non-fiction reads.