Commission for Veterans

and Military Families

November 2025 Newsletter

The Commission for Veterans and Military Families (CVMF) encourages citizens to participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans the week before Veterans Day, Nov. 4-11, 2025.

The National Association of Counties encourages our nation to “shine a light of hope and support for veterans.”

When we light our buildings and homes green, county governments and residents will let veterans know they are appreciated and supported.

The CVMF encourages all county residents to participate. Here’s how:

1. Light up green: Replace one or more of your exterior lights with a green bulb.
2. Share the message: Encourage friends and neighbors to participate.
3. Spread awareness: Post photos of your green light to support veterans on social media.

For more information on Operation Green Light, visit the NACO website or contact the Calvert County Commission for Veterans and Military Families at veterans@calvertcountymd.gov.

When: Nov. 5, 2025, 5-6:30 p.m.

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


Meetings are open to the public.

Find current and past CVMF agendas online.

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

Everyone is welcome to join us as we honor and say thank you to those who have served our nation.

Join the Calvert County Department of Economic Development from Nov. 3-7, 2025, to celebrate the 12th anniversary of National Veterans Small Business Week, a nationwide event recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

This year, the Department of Economic Development invites you to honor the spirit of entrepreneurship in its annual Salute to Business campaign.



Visit www.choosecalvert.com/Veteran to learn more about inspiring veteran entrepreneur stories, to submit a local veteran entrepreneur and learn more about the Salute to Business initiative. If you are a veteran and own a business in Calvert County, request to add your business online to be featured!

Let’s come together to support and celebrate the resilience, dedication and achievements of our veteran business community!

Operation Homefront is accepting nominations for Military Child of the Year now through Dec. 2, 2025.



The award recognizes outstanding military children ages 13 to 18. The awards are open to children of active-duty, reserve and retired military members.

For details, and to learn more about Operation Homefront the Military Child of the Year awards and submit your nominations on the Military Child of the Year website.

All veterans and older adults 60 and older are welcome to join us for a free breakfast at 9 a.m. before the Nov. 10 presentation. Please pre-register for breakfast by calling Calvert Pines at 410-535-4606 so we can ensure there is enough food and seating for everyone attending.

The mission of Quilts of Valor is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing quilts. Learn more about the Quilts of Valor program on their website!

Coffee Connect Blue Star Families 

Nov. 19|11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Starbucks, 55 Harrow Lane in Prince Frederick 

Embrace autumn with smiles, good coffee and great company! Blue Star Families invites you to our end-of-summer Coffee Connect. This is a time to recharge, reconnect and enjoy meaningful moments with fellow military families before the busy fall season begins.

Voices of Vets Musical Performance

Nov. 10 |10 a.m.

Calvert Pines Senior Center

The Calvert County Department of Community Resources, Office on Aging, is hosting Voices of Vets, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing group whose mission is to improve the quality of life for veterans through live music. Learn more about Voices of Vets and find their schedule.

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

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



• Nov. 3-7: National Veterans Small Business Week
• Nov. 4-11: Operation Green Light
• Nov. 10: U.S. Marine Corps Birthday
• Nov. 11: Veterans Day

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

The Calvert County Office on Aging provides a wide range of supportive services that veterans age 50 and older can use.

Find the Office on Aging and other resource newsletters at www.calvertcountymd.gov/Newsletters or call 410-535-4606.