Commission on Veterans Affairs
About the Commission
Wayne Miller , Chair
Bob Koffman, Vice-Chair
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.
Veterans have made an important contribution to the community by their service in the Armed Forces of this Nation, and Montgomery County is committed to showing its commitment and support for all veterans and their families.
The Commission does not provide services. The Commission maintains a Veterans Directory online that include all the services offered by the federal state and local government and non-profit agencies - www.montgomerycountymd.gov/vnd.
The Commission will research, assemble, analyze and disseminate information and educational materials relating to activities and programs that will assist in meeting the needs of veterans and their families; institute and conduct educational and other programs, meetings, and conferences to promote the rights and opportunities for veterans; advise the Executive and the Council on the status of programs and services in the State and County related to the needs of veterans and their families; and assist in planning appropriate public acknowledgement of the contributions made by veterans, and assist in planning commemoration activities recognizing the contributions made by veterans.
- "Leggett Introduces Legislation to Establish Veterans Commisson" - Press Release: June 9th, 2008
- Bill 23-08 - Original Legislation - Introduced June 10th, 2008. Effective November 3rd, 2008. Establishment of the Commission.
- Bill 34-08 - Amended Legislation - Introduced October 28th, 2008. Effective December 10th, 2008. Increased the number of voting members on the Commission.
- Bill 52-10 - Amended Legislation - Introduced October 26th, 2010. Effective March 10th, 2011. Altered the membership of the Commission to include the President of Montgomery College or the President's designee as a designated ex-officio member.
- Bill 28-18 - Boards, Committees, and Commissions - Amendments - Introduced July 17, 2018. Effective January 10, 2019. Altered the membership of the Commission to increase the number of Veteran voting members and removed Ex-Officio Member from the Department of Economic Development.
The Commission is composed of sixteen voting members and one non-voting member who serve in a volunteer capacity. Members are appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. The Commission includes:
- Nine (9) Veterans who are a member of a veterans group
- Four (4) General Public
- Three (3) Ex-Officio Members (Department of Health and Human Services, the Office of the County Executive, and Montgomery College)
- One (1) Non-Voting Congressional Representative
Monthly Meetings
Commission on Veterans Affairs meetings are open to the public. Meetings are held from 6pm to 7:30pm on the third Tuesday of each month (except for July and August). Meetings are currently held virtually. Visit the agenda section for more details.
Monthly Events
The calendar of events below lists upcoming Commission meetings.
Operation Green Light
Montgomery County is proud to support Operation Green Light, a nationwide effort to honor the sacrifices made by all who serve our country and their families. Veterans Plaza in Rockville will be lit green November 6 through November 12.
Get the Latest Information on Events and Issues of Interest
Sign up for our "Veterans Information & Resources" e-newsletter and get connected to our latest events and news. Click subscribe and look under "Health and Human Services."
Commission Vacancy Notice - Apply Now!
County Executive Marc Elrich is seeking applicants to fill 10 vacancies on the Commission on Veterans Affairs. Four vacancies are for members representing the general public, and six vacancies are for veterans who may be members of veterans groups such as the Vietnam Veterans of America, American Veterans (AMVETS), Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Women Veterans of America, American Legion, or Military Order of the Purple Heart. Two public members and two veteran members are eligible to apply for reappointment. Applicants who applied earlier in 2023 will be considered and it is not necessary to apply again. Deadline to apply is December 11, 2023. Read the vacancy notice and apply online.
Veterans Services, Tributes & Recognition
Visit our veterans services, tributes and recognition website to find out how to access local services including the DC VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Gaithersburg, view tributes to Montgomery County's Fallen Hometown Heroes and the Commission's recognition programs for Vietnam War and Vietnam-Era Veterans, Women Veterans, Veteran Black History Month, and Veterans Day.
Contact Us
Betsy Luecking, Community Outreach Manager
240-777-1256
Carly Clem, Program Specialist II
240-777-1252
MD Relay 711
Email: MCCVA@montgomerycountymd.gov
401 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Proudly Supporting the U.S. Uniformed Services, and Their Families, and Recognizing the Military Service of our Armed Forces