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 ...

In today’s battle against COVID-19, Maryland has great latitude to employ its National Guard in the physical domain, but is hamstrung by policy and perception from fully engaging its cyber force. And while COVID-19 is a biological malady rather than an electronic one, the hobbling of our cyber capabilities will, indeed, cost lives. In fact, in all likelihood it already ...

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Maryland National Guard’s 110th Information Operations Battalion announced the upcoming deployment of its thirteenth field support team to the Horn of Africa, May 28. The team, referred to as HOA 13, will be led by Maj. Lesley Dowdle. HOA 13 will replace the previous team, also comprised of 110th Information Operations soldiers, led by ...

COVID-19 is a deadly virus that has claimed the lives of so many people across the world. But none have been more vulnerable during this pandemic than our sick and elderly. With nursing homes facing the threat of COVID-19 all across the state of Maryland, providing adequate care to those in need has been challenging. During this state of emergency, ...

About 10 Soldiers from the Maryland Army National Guard’s 115th Military Police Battalion began supporting the first state-sponsored, community-based COVID-19 testing site on May 14, 2020, at the Carroll County Agriculture Center. Under normal circumstances, this Westminster center would be gearing-up for spring and summer community events such as farmer’s markets, tractor pulls, and fairs. This year, however, the Carroll ...

U.S. Army Pfc. Matthew Thomas, a military police with the 290th Military Police Company, based at Parkville, Maryland, directs residents through checkpoints as they arrive for COVID-19 testing appointments. A member of a squad of 8, all from the 290th MP Co., were assigned to assist at the Glen Burnie VEIP Station to help mitigate the flow of patients in ...

U.S. Army Sgt. Aaron Brown, a member of the 290th Military Police Company, based at Parkville, Maryland, runs the Maryland National Guard’s operations on the ground at the Glen Burnie VEIP Station. His squad of seven have been alternating between supporting food bank missions and assisting with traffic flow at COVID-19 testing sites. 

Story by Senior Airman Sarah M. McClanahan BALTIMORE (May 13, 2020) — Cyberspace experts in Maryland National Guard are expanding their efforts with IT professionals statewide to address cyber threats seeking to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic. Joint Task Force Cyber, as it’s known, consists of cyber specialists from the MDNG and Maryland Defense Force, working in cooperation with the Maryland Department of ...

Story by Technical Sgt. Enjoli Saunders, 175th Wing Public Affairs ESSEX, Md. – Baltimore County Executive John Olszewski, Jr. and Airmen from the Maryland Air National Guard distributed meals and groceries to residents at the Mars Estates Police Athletic League center May 2. The mission is a partnership with the Maryland Food Bank and the Baltimore County Department of Recreations and ...

“I could have maybe lost my family in that fire,” said Demnaou. “I lost everything, but the good part is, my family is still alive – my kids, my wife is still alive. So, when I wake up every morning and see them every day, I thank God, and that gives me more strength to keep pushing.”

BALTIMORE – The Maryland National Guard will conduct community flyovers to honor frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers across the state on May 8, 2020. “Our Soldiers and Airmen are proud to serve alongside those on frontlines keeping everyone safe during these challenging times,” said Maj. Gen. Timothy Gowen, adjutant general of Maryland. “This day is a small way to show ...