Veterans SITREP

Major General Janeen Birckhead, The Adjutant General, Maryland

Veterans SITREP is excited to present the first part of an interview with Major General Janeen Birckhead, the Adjutant General of Maryland. That means she is the lead military official of Maryland and oversees the Maryland National Guard, the Maryland Defense Force and more. 

Delegate Mike Griffith

Today, we feature Delegate Mike Griffith, Maryland State Delegate for District 35A.   Delegate Griffith serves on the Maryland General Assembly Veterans Caucus.  He will highlight many veteran centered legislative measures that passed during the 2023 session and share future initiatives for the 2024 session.

Maryland VA Health Care System: Suicide Prevention, part 2

Veterans SITREP continues a discussion with two members of the Maryland VA Health Care System: Nikole Jones, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, and Jon Hollands, Peer Support Specialist. This is part two of our conversation about this extremely pressing and important topic. 

Maryland VA Health Care System: Suicide Prevention, part 1

Veterans SITREP is joined by two members of the Maryland VA Health Care System: Nikole Jones, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, and Jon Hollands, Peer Support Specialist. We begin a two-part conversation about this extremely pressing and important topic. 

Maryland VA Health Care System: PACT Act

Are you a veteran, spouse, caregiver or friend that is confused by the details of the new PACT Act? On this episode of Veterans SITREP, we have two experts to clarify what it's all about. In collaboration with the Maryland VA Health Care System, we are joined by Dr. Vishal Vaghela from the Baltimore VA Medical Center and Antione Waller, Executive Director of the Baltimore Regional Office of the Veterans Benefits Administration.

Heather Gibson & Scott Zoeller: Habitat For Humanity Susquehanna

On this episode of Veterans SITREP, are you a veteran that owns a home? Are you a family member who owns a home and a veteran lives with you? Then we’re pleased to share today’s interview with Heather Gibson & Scott Zoeller from Habitat For Humanity Susquehanna. They have a home repair grant program that may be of service to you. 

Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly

Bob Cassilly is the County Executive for Harford County, Maryland, and one of his many responsibilities is to address the needs of veterans in the area. It comes naturally, as he is a combat veteran himself and comes from a family with generations of people who have served in the military. We’ll hear about the many programs that are available for veterans and their families in Harford County.

Cathy Schmidt & Katy Santiff: Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding

Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding is committed to changing lives, and that includes veterans who have served in any of the armed services. In this episode, Founder & Executive Director Cathy Schmidt and Program Director Katy Santiff discuss how Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding pays special attention to the rehabilitative needs of veterans with emphasis on physical, psychological and social healing.

Keith Reagan & Bob Brown - MOAA

The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) works as an advocate on legislative issues that involve veterans and their families. Keith Reagan and Bob Brown of the Susquehanna Chapter of MOAA join us today to discuss what they do - and what you can do to help as well. Dr. Frank addresses unique health challenges for women veterans, plus discounts and resources.

Major General Robert Edmonson II & Ellen Edmonson, RN, MPH

We are joined for a second episode on Veterans SITREP by a true power couple. Major General Robert Edmonson II is the Commanding General at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Ellen Edmonson is Deputy Director of Operations and Quality for Telehealth Services, Office of Connected Care at the Veterans Health Administration. We are proud to host them, and listen in for even more great resources for veterans. The Major General’s participation and interview does not imply nor constitute official DoD or Army endorsement of Harford Community College, WHFC 91.1 FM, Veterans SITREP, or any other Non-Federal Entity.