National Guard

By Staff Sgt. Julian Kemper  175th WG – Maryland Air National Guard MIDDLE RIVER, Md. – The day before Thanksgiving, most people are thinking about a short list of things to do – ensuring the turkey is thawed, cleaning the house for a family visit, or preparing for a long trip to see relatives. For Maryland Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Brooke ...

By Sgt. 1st Class Heft   During its 145-year history, the 1229th Transportation Company has been known by many names, including the Monumental City Guards. Serving in different disciplines such as infantry, engineering, sustainment, and transportation, soldiers of this Baltimore-based unit have earned an impressive 22 campaign streamers and many U.S. and foreign awards. The company was first organized on February 20, 1879, ...

By Master Sgt. Chris Schepers 175th Wing JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Three Airmen assigned to the 175th Cyberspace Operations Group participated in Exercise Keen Edge 2024, a bilateral command post exercise with Allies February 1-8, 2024 Maryland Air National Guard Maj. Nate Amsdem, a combat plans non-kinetic coordinator, was named a superior performer for his critical synchronization of non-kinetic effects in ...

By Staff Sgt. Emily Batchelor MARTIN STATE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Md. — In the dimly lit belly of the aircraft, among the labyrinth of wires and steel, he found himself wedged into a space no larger than a sewer tunnel. It had been nearly 21 days of relentless work, a marathon of dedication to the metal giant that housed the ...

By Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Heft With war raging across Europe and the Pacific in the early 1940s, National Guard units from across the country mobilized to prepare for the possibility of involvement in combat operations. National Guard Divisions, like Maryland’s 29th Division, were intended to serve in increments for one year of federal service stateside to raise their level of ...

by 1st Lt. Javier Cox  JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va. – Maryland Air National Guard Maj. Gen. April D. Vogel, the National Guard Bureau director of the Office of Legislative Liaison, retired after 29 years of service during a ceremony in the Fife and Drum Dining Room at the Patton Hall Community Club and Conference Center, January 26, 2024. Vogel was the ...

By Chazz Kibler | Public Affairs Manager ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, EDGEWOOD AREA, Md. — As teenagers navigate the complexities of growing up, having a mentor can make all the difference. A mentor can provide guidance, support, and encouragement during a time when adolescents are trying to figure out who they are and what they want to achieve. Mentorship can help teenagers ...

By Master Sgt. Chris Schepers MIDDLE RIVER, Md. – Four Maryland Air National Guard Airmen assigned to the 175th Civil Engineer Squadron at Martin State Air National Guard Base won 2023 Air National Guard Civil Engineer Awards and will move on to the Air Force level competition. The ANG awards program annually recognizes civil engineer units, Airmen, and civilian personnel for outstanding ...

By Col Wayde Minami BALTIMORE, Md. – One of the unique aspects of National Guard service is the different duty statuses in which members can serve. Unlike their counterparts in the active components, National Guard members could be on active duty, inactive duty or state active duty – commonly referred to as SAD. Federal active duty has long been considered the most ...

SALISBURY, Md. — At the direction of Gov. Wes Moore, the Maryland National Guard has activated four Soldiers on state active duty with one military vehicle ready in Somerset County in case they are needed to support civil agencies responding to the winter weather system. The MDNG will utilize a covered light/medium tactical vehicle to support Somerset County Swift Water Rescue ...

By U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Laura W. Virtue MIDDLE RIVER, Md. – The 175th Wing held its annual Airman Recognition Ceremony at Martin State Air National Guard Base, January 7, 2024. This ceremony was an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of airmen from the Maryland Air National Guard – presenting awards to the Outstanding Airmen of the Year, celebrating ...