Montgomery Community Media

The Vietnam War—which changed the lives of those who fought and altered the political scene back home—ended for the United States in 1975. On Saturday, Oct. 24, Montgomery County officials plan to honor the men and women who served their nation at that time with a special program. County Executive Ike Leggett (who is a […]

Happy Friday! Here’s your daily rundown of the events and stories that people are talking about today, May 8, in Montgomery County: 1. A Review: The Montgomery County Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Liquor Control meets today at 9:30 a.m. for its fifth meeting in its study of the County’s Department of Liquor Control (DLC). 2. Job […]

Montgomery College, along with one of its partners, is showing appreciation for its student veterans by putting them face-to-face with a panel of career accomplished veterans who are sharing the skills to succeed. MCTV’s James McClain has the story. Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television.

Riderwood, the Erickson Living retirement community in Silver Spring, just concluded its 2nd Annual Veterans Expo. The event was an opportunity to say “thank you” to men and women who have served our nation in the armed forces.  It also connected veterans with advocacy organizations such as the American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America, the […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett, Council President Craig Rice, and Montgomery County veterans will be joined by other elected officials as they dedicate the county’s new plaza and unveil the Eternal Flame at the Government Complex Center Terrace at 101 Monroe Street at 1 p.m. on Nov. 10 in Rockville. The dedication and Eternal Flame […]

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) is inviting veterans and service members to “ride-along” with firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMT) on Veterans Day. That’s Tuesday, Nov. 11. Participants can sign up to ride as an observer in a fire truck or ambulance as well as experience a day in the life of […]

Montgomery College partners with local companies and recently held a panel discussion with Discovery Communications for military veterans. Take a look: Visit our PEG partner MCTV10 (Montgomery College Television program schedule) to see more Montgomery College Television.

About 100 cyclists, most from Montgomery County, are gearing up for a 320-mile bike ride will help ease the uphill battle some wounded veterans face in their recovery. The riders will travel along the Great Allegheny Passage from Pittsburgh, Pa. to Smokey Glen Farm in Gaithersburg, starting the ride Oct. 2 and ending Oct. 5. […]

It’s a time many are taking to show their American pride and local veterans in Silver Spring took the opportunity to gather together for just that during a ceremony to honor “Flag Day,” the annual celebration to honor the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the U.S. flag on June 14, 1777. Veterans living […]

County Cable Montgomery (CCM) will rebroadcast “Generation Great” over the Veterans Day weekend. Hear first hand accounts of World War II from Veterans who were there. In this hour long show, 16 Montgomery County residents share war experiences that span the globe and reflect activities from each branch of the military. Evident throughout is their […]