Motor Vehicle Administrator Chrissy Nizer was joined by Secretary Ed Rothstein and Deputy Secretary Jimmy Anderson of the Department of Veterans and Military Families, Representative Glenn Ivey, Senator Nick Charles, Delegates Karen Toles and Kent Roberson, George Onyenyeonwu, Director of Prince George's County Office of Veterans Affairs, members of the Maryland Veterans Commission and local veterans' organizations for the ribbon cutting.

The additional Veterans Benefits Office location at 10251 Central Ave in Upper Marlboro further enhances the MVA's One-Stop Government Shop model, which integrates partner services directly into the footprint of each branch location. During Fiscal Year 2026, DVMF engaged with nearly 200,000 individuals statewide; more than one-third of those interactions occurred at offices co-located within MVA branch offices.

"Here at the MVA, our work is customer- driven and we are committed to connecting our customers to life's opportunities through the services we provide," said Administrator Nizer. "We best serve our customers by understanding who they are, identifying their needs, and meeting them where they are. Bringing our government partners into our branches has removed hurdles , open ed doors to services and supports veterans and their families ' need s . Our hope is that this new point of connection will help expand veteran opportunities and support their ability to thrive in Prince George's County."

Maryland is home to more than 344,000 veterans living in the state, more than 37,000 active-duty service members and more than 26,000 national guard and reserve members. Additionally, there are more than 68,000 military-connected family members.

"Our ongoing partnership with MVA reflects a shared commitment to responsive, accessible public service," said Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families Secretary Ed Rothstein. "Prince George's County is home to Maryland's largest veteran population, and this new office at the Largo MVA gives veterans and their families a convenient place to receive personal guidance and access the benefits they have earned. By working together and meeting people where they are, we are putting Maryland's commitment to leaving no one behind into action."

Maryland offers comprehensive support, resources and protections for military service members, veterans and their families through dedicated state initiatives.