VFW MD

⚾️ Live from Camden Yards! 🧡

​The Department of Maryland is having an absolute blast cheering on the Baltimore Orioles today! A massive thank you to RBR-Technologies, Inc. and the Baltimore Orioles for hosting us!

​The hospitality is unmatched, the views are perfect, and we couldn't ask for a better day of team building. Thank you for treating our department to such a memorable experience! 📣

​Let's go O's!

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Program reporting is a Department priority and a direct reflection of the impact made across Maryland. Every action taken in support of veterans, families, and communities should be documented.

Log in to the system, submit your reports, and ensure your work is recognized and accounted for.

Access reporting tools: www.vfwmd.org

That’s a wrap on another incredible VFW Department of Maryland State Convention in Ocean City! 🇺🇸✨

It was a productive and memorable few days at The Grand Hotel as comrades and auxiliary members from across the state came together to conduct the business of our department, elect our new leadership, and celebrate our shared commitment to serving Maryland’s veterans and their families.

We’ve attached a few highlight photos below to give you a glimpse of the action, but this is just the tip of the iceberg!

📸 View the Full Gallery Here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/76NVq69TS7fvV9kW6

We have hundreds of photos uploaded to our main album, but we know our members were snapping away all week too. If you have photos from the business sessions, the banquets, or just catching up with friends around Ocean City, please drop them in the comments below or upload them directly to the album so we can keep the memories alive!

Thank you to everyone who traveled down, worked a booth, or helped make this year’s convention such a massive success. Let's carry this momentum forward into the new term!

Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW

📢 IMPORTANT LEGAL UPDATE FOR MARYLAND VETERANS

A federal court recently issued a major ruling against companies that take advantage of veterans by charging illegal fees for VA claims assistance.

​What You Need to Know:
​In the case of Ford v. Veterans Guardian, a federal court ruled that companies acting as "consultants" are actually violating federal law if they prepare and present VA claims for a fee without being accredited.

​Key Takeaways:
​Conduct Matters, Not Branding: Even if a company calls itself a "consultant," if they are preparing your claim forms and charging you, the court says they are likely acting illegally.

​Massive Impact: It is alleged that over $250 million has been collected from veterans by these unaccredited groups.

​Protect Your Benefits: You deserve representation that is accredited, transparent, and protected by federal law.

​🛡️ Why Use the VFW?
​The VFW offers FREE, professional assistance through our accredited Service Officers. Don’t pay for what you’ve already earned through your service.

​Maryland Veterans: If you need help with a claim, reach out to your local VFW Service Officer today. We have your back!

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MD State Sr Vice Commander Todd Walter and MD State Surgeon Claudia Walter were guests at the 36th Annual Massing of the Colors on Sunday May 17, 2026 at the Forte Meade Pavilion.

The massing of the colors is a patriotic ceremony dedicated to honoring the flag of the United States and the Service members who have defended it. Co-hosted by the General George G. Meade chapter of Military Order of the World Wars, this 36 annual Memorial Day remembrance honors our fallen heroes, Gold Star Families and the enduring spirit of the American Armed Forces.

This event had VFW Color guards from Maryland Posts 304 and 8065 along with Armed Forces, First Responders, JROTC and Youth of America Color Guards participating.

VFW Post 5118 Day of service

On May 12 Post 5118 hosted lunch including an ice cream truck for Channel Markers staff and 104 challenged residents from 3 counties in our area.

Meuse VFW Post 194 Project Report

Eastern Shore Veterans Seminar

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Meuse VFW Post 194 participated in the Eastern Shore Veterans Seminar sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans, Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families, U.S.

Department of Veterans Affairs Baltimore Regional Office and Cambridge and Pocomoke VA

Outreach Clinics, Salisbury Vet Center, St. James AME Zion Church and MAC, Inc.

Post Commander Roy Vaughn, Quartermaster Jack Lewis, PSC and Sr. Vice Commander Danny Stinson attended and assisted with the event by proving lunch for over 100 people in attendance along with vendors and volunteers.

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