As Governor, Wes Moore Passed The Largest Tax Break For Young Veterans, Expanded The Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise Program, And Enacted Free Health And Dental Care To Maryland National Guard Members
Today, over 125 Maryland Veterans launched “Veterans and Military Family Members for Wes Moore,” citing his exemplary service record and his extensive results fighting on behalf of Maryland’s military community while serving as governor.
“I’m honored to have the support of so many of my fellow veterans across Maryland as we ask voters for another four years in Annapolis,” said Governor Wes Moore. “We’ve been able to make real progress for Maryland’s military community: we passed the largest tax break for young veterans, expanded the veteran-owned small business enterprise program, enacted free health and dental care to Maryland National Guard Members, and this is just the beginning. As long as I am the Governor of Maryland, we will continue to work day and night to deliver for the brave Marylanders who raised their hands to serve and for their families.”
“As a Navy Veteran and a member of the Maryland State Senate, I know firsthand the importance of leadership rooted in service, integrity, and mission. Governor Wes Moore has demonstrated a deep commitment to those who have worn the uniform and to building a stronger future for all Marylanders,” said Senator Kevin Harris, U.S. Navy Veteran. “I’m proud to stand with veterans across our state in supporting a leader who understands sacrifice, values public service, and continues to deliver for Maryland’s military and veteran communities.”
“Wes Moore knows what it means to raise your hand to serve this county, that’s why veterans across Maryland have his back,” said Chuck Cook, U.S. Army Veteran. “As governor, he passed the largest tax break for young veterans in Maryland’s history, putting money back in the pockets of those who put everything on the line for our county–our veterans and military families need his leadership in Annapolis.”
“Last year, I was one of the 250,000 black women that abruptly lost their job because of the Trump Administration. I wasn’t sure what to do or how I would survive, but Governor Moore put a plan in place to make sure I did,” said Shernice Mundell, U.S. Air Force Veteran. “I applied and was awarded a grant through the Maryland Veteran’s Trust Fund which covered my bills for a month and helped me get back on my feet. Thanks to Governor Moore and his administration I was able to breathe a little easier and concentrate on looking for employment. Governor Moore is always looking out for us Veterans.”
“Gov Moore’s dedication to leadership embodies service above self,” said Josh Nipper, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. “His relentless commitment to taking care of his people and rising above the current state of vitriol in politics ensures Marylanders of a bright future.”
Below is the list of over 125 Maryland veterans launching Veterans and Military Families for Wes Moore:
Sen. Kevin Harris, U.S Navy Veteran
Sen. Nick Charles, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Sen. Arthur Ellis, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Del. Ben Brooks, U.S. Army Veteran
Del. Nick Allen, U.S. Army Veteran
Councilman Pete Smith, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Councilman Pat Young, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Ed Rothstein, U.S. Army Veteran
Jake Day, U.S. Army Veteran
Anthony C Woods, U.S. Army Veteran
Chuck Cook, U.S. Army Veteran
David Schmidt, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Alleria Stanley, U.S. Army Veteran
Joseph Castle, U.S. Army Veteran
Gabe Gough, U.S. Army Veteran
Roger Emerson, U.S Navy Veteran
Robert Garrant, U.S. Army Veteran
Edward Esters, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Jimmy Anderson, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Ross Cohen, U.S. Army Veteran
Neal Naff, U.S. Army Veteran
Timothy Holtan, U.S. Army Veteran
Niki Falzone, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Richard Marks, U.S Navy Veteran
Tiffany Daniel, U.S. Army Veteran
John E Dixon, U.S. Army Veteran
Jennifer Ross, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Susan Flashman, U.S Navy Veteran
Jennifer Moffit, U.S. Air Force Veteran
John T Smith II, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Jack Wuerker, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Henry “Hank” Montalbano, U.S. Army Veteran
Marty Caraway, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Eduardo Ortiz, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Jerome D.Davis, U.S Navy Veteran
De’Andre Wells, U.S. Army Veteran
Kimberly McClain, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Myra Caesar, U.S. Army Veteran
Jayson Spiegel, U.S. Army Veteran
Charles A. Ray, U.S. Army Veteran
Kevin Caesar, U.S. Army Veteran
Gregory Coleman, U.S. Air Force Veteran
James Watson, U.S. Coast Guard Veteran
Paul Musselman, U.S. Army Veteran
John Lira, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Lourdes Tiglao, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Andrea Williamson, U.S. Army Veteran
George Sears, U.S. Army Veteran
Kendra Woodbury, U.S Navy Veteran
Delora Kennebrew, U.S Navy Veteran
Bernetta Lane, U.S. Air Force Veteran
R. Close, U.S. Army Veteran
Jimmy Santos, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Alleria Stanley, U.S. Army Veteran
Jacob Lanford, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Shelly Frank, U.S Navy Veteran
Nickey Knighton, U.S. Army Veteran
Stephen Tillett, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Dr. Haki Ammi, U.S Navy Veteran
Lorinzo Foxworth, U.S. Army Veteran
Michelle Collins-Wesley, U.S. Army Veteran
John M Pinney, U.S Navy Veteran
Won Palisoul, U.S Navy Veteran
Laura Lineberger, U.S. Army Veteran
Brenton Reinhardt, U.S. Army Veteran
James Wade, U.S. Army Veteran
Mike Moses, U.S Navy Veteran
Shameen Williams, U.S. Coast Guard Veteran
Isaac W. Alston, U.S. Army Veteran
Katharine Laughton, U.S Navy Veteran
Rich Borden, U.S Navy Veteran
Andrew Holloway, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Levi A. Royster, U.S. Army Veteran
Willie E. Evans, U.S Navy Veteran
Everett Browning, U.S Navy Veteran
Jonathan K. Branch, U.S. Army Veteran
Alleria Stanley, U.S. Army Veteran
Edward Holland, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
George Onyenyeonwu, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Marc Anthony Robles, U.S Navy Veteran
Jonathan Ward, U.S. Army Veteran
Billy Gregory, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Kevin C Megget, U.S Navy Veteran
Don Stanton, U.S Navy Veteran
Mary A. Hunter, U.S. Army Veteran
Tahmika Ruth Jackson, U.S Navy Veteran
Wallace Terry Jr., U.S. Army Veteran
Stephanie A. McCorvey, U.S. Army Veteran
Tiffany Daniel, U.S. Army Veteran
Dani Moore-King, U.S. Army Veteran
Alberto Ramos, U.S Navy Veteran
Jaimee Freema, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Cynthia Miller, U.S Navy Veteran
Kevin R Richardson, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Mike Moses, U.S Navy Veteran
Keith Streicher, U.S. Army Veteran
James Farrington, U.S Navy Veteran
Dave Miller , U.S. Air Force Veteran
Dewon Lawrence, U.S. Army Veteran
Lindsay Kinslow, U.S. Army Veteran
Michael Rogers, U.S. Army Veteran
Michele S. Jones, U.S. Army Veteran
Devin Lynch, U.S Navy Veteran
Marion Odom Jr., U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Jolisa Webb Dudley, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Jeretha Lay, U.S. Army Veteran
Andre D. Pittman, U.S. Army Veteran
Alex Cole, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Jack Wuerker, U.S. Army Veteran
Myles Rogers, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Zack Baddorf, U.S Navy Veteran
Erick Sowell, U.S. Army Veteran
Cassie R Watson, U.S. Army Veteran
Sara Reed, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Evelyn M.Gwynn, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Ginger Miller, U.S Navy Veteran
Margot Phillips, U.S Navy Veteran
Shernice Mundell, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Allan P. Mason, U.S. Army Veteran
Josh Nipper, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Kenneth Percent Moore, U.S. Air Force Veteran
Mercdia Illery-Thomas, U.S Navy Veteran
April Paige, U.S. Army Veteran
Sandra Smith, U.S. Coast Guard Veteran
Brian Forte, U.S Navy Veteran
Ottis Johnson, U.S. Army Veteran
Gary Hardy, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Glenn Schatz, U.S Navy Veteran
Since taking office, Governor Moore has made veterans a top priority by reducing wait times for veterans who need benefits, expanding tax cuts for thirty-three thousand veterans, expanding job opportunities for military spouses, and establishing a pathway to give National Guard members free health care and dental care. He has invested over $263 million to certified veteran-owned small businesses and has also increased the number of certified firms in the Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) program by hundreds.
Earlier this year, Governor Wes Moore announced his 2026 reelection campaign in Maryland, pledging to continue his promise to use bipartisan solutions to build a Maryland where no one is left behind–even amidst the dysfunction and chaos coming out of Washington.
In January, Moore-Miller for Maryland announced a record-breaking fundraising year of $7 million–the most ever raised in an off year in Maryland, and entered the new year with a staggering $8 million cash-on-hand. So far this year, the campaign has also received endorsements from the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, theMaryland REALTORS®,Maryland International Association of Fire Fighters, Maryland’s largest union, theMaryland State Education Association,Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 500, as well asDemocrats and Republicans from across the state.
Contact: Carter Elliott, IV [email protected]