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 ...

Paul Fedele, a physical scientist with the Army Research Laboratory, helps a Maryland Army National Guard Soldier test the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular for target identification and depth perception at the Army Research Lab – Human Resources and Engineering Directorate facility in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

Maryland Air and Army National Guard medical personnel formed Mobile Vaccination Support Teams to aid the Maryland Department of Health and county health departments in the state’s vaccine response efforts. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan activated the MDNG to accelerate the distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations.

More than 140 Maryland National Guard members began supporting the Maryland Department of Health today with COVID-19 vaccinations. MDNG Soldiers and Airmen are gearing-up to form mobile vaccination support teams, which will provide support to county health departments with vaccinations during the global pandemic.

Story and photos by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sarah M. McClanahan A little past 6 a.m, just before the start of the duty day, Senior Airman Jayme Bradley arrives at the 175th Maintenance Squadron phase hanger. Typically among the first to arrive at the hangar with fresh coffee in hand, sometimes with an additional cup for a coworker, she checks ...

Story by U.S. Army National Guard Capt. Jennifer Alston The onset of winter in Maryland leads to freezing temperatures, icy conditions, and snowstorms. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there will be additional challenges this year for residents and government officials as they plan to mitigate the effects of inclement weather. The Maryland National Guard responds to weather emergencies with unique capabilities ...

Story by Staff Sgt. Orlando Corpuz Photos by Staff Sgt. Orlando Corpuz; Senior Airman John Linzmeier Operation challenges brought on by COVID-19 didn’t stop Hawaii Air National Guard Airmen from continuing their tradition of giving this 2020 holiday season. As part of their efforts to help provide community members in-need with a ‘little something nice’ during the holiday months, Airmen from the ...

Story by Master Sgt. Christopher Schepers Photos by Capt. Benjamin Hughes; Airman 1st Class Hunter Hires Over the first two weeks in December, A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots from the 104th Fighter Squadron, Maryland Air National Guard conducted close air support training with joint terminal attack controllers from their state partner country of Estonia. The training event, which took place in New Jersey ...

Courtesy Story Photos by Sgt. Jonathan Perdelwitz CAMP BONDSTEEL, KOSOVO—U.S. Army Capt. Robert Kuczarski, Area Support Group-Balkans command judge advocate, showed service members supporting Kosovo Force 28 the veterinarian clinic Klinika Veterinare (Mitro Vet) in Mitrovica/Mitrovice, Kosovo, on Nov. 27, 2020. The Soldiers observed veterinarian processes and delivered supplies to the vet. Kuczarski, of Alexandria, Virginia, asked his friends and family to help ...

Story by Staff Sgt. Sarah M. McClanahan Photos by Master Sgt. Christopher Schepers; Courtesy photos Wearing two different hats can be quite challenging when balancing multiple jobs. For one Maryland Air National Guard member, the number of hats he wears far exceeds just two. In addition to serving part-time as the unit training manager for the 175th Force Support Squadron, Master Sgt. ...

Story by Sgt. Zachary Zippe, KFOR Regional Command East Photos by Sgt. Zachary Zippe, KFOR Regional Command East; Courtesy photos HOHENFELS, GERMANY – “Rock ‘n’ roll” is a catchphrase that Soldiers can often hear Sgt. Josh Wilkinson say, especially when he’s talking about one of his many passions in life. As a military police Soldier with the 29th Military Police Company, Maryland ...