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 ...

The commander of the Maryland Army National Guard hosted 629th (Expeditionary) Military Intelligence Battalion as they conducted their activation and assumption of command ceremony at Fort Meade on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016.Brig. Gen. Timothy E. Gowen was the keynote speaker for the ceremony as Lt. Col. Colette R. Topfer took command of the newly formed battalion and uncased the guidons ...

The Maryland Military Department has been working to bring you a more modern website. We’ve spent a lot of effort telling the story of the service members and employees that support the state of Maryland and the nation when asked. Now we have a more modern and easier to manage website to continue our effort. The site is currently running and will ...

Soldiers conduct Combatives Level I training at Camp Fretterd Military Reservation in Reisterstown, Md., on Aug. 8th, 2016. The class is physically demanding and pushes the limits of every participant. By the last day everyone knows what it feels like to be choked, kicked, punched in the face, body slammed and how to prevent those things to gain control and ...

Soldiers complete the Combat Lifesaver course at Camp Frettered Military Reservation in Reisterstown, Md., on Aug. 7, 2016. The CLS course certifies non-medical soldiers to perform lifesaving measures and assist medical personnel. CLS students learn how to identify critical medical situations and what measures to take in order to save their life and the lives of fellow service members. (U.S. ...

Soldiers and civilians from Aberdeen Proving Grounds connect with military youth during Military Day at Operation Purple’s Northbay Adventure Camp in Elk Neck State Park, Maryland, on Aug. 16, 2016. Maj. Gen. Linda L. Singh, adjutant general of Maryland, speaks to the children about the challenges and sacrifices military families endure. The Northbay Adventure Camp offers a free week of camp ...

The Maryland Army National Guard’s 244th Engineer Company is profiled, highlighting the unit’s substantial history conducting two-week annual training missions aimed to strengthen communities in-need, both offshore (El Salvador and Dominican Republic) and throughout Maryland. Filming took place at the unit’s 2016 annual training site: a Youth ChalleNGe Academy campus in Laurel, Md. Supported in part by the National Guard ...

After a 14-year break of service from active duty, Capt. (Chaplain) Roger Taneus, of Haitian descent, swears in at the 5th Regiment Armory and becomes the newest chaplain in the Maryland National Guard on June 16, 2016. After having good relations with his unit chaplains and becoming awestruck by their ministry with other service members, Taneus decided not to extend after ...

By Spc. Brianna Kearney, 29th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment— REISTERSTOWN, Md. (May 25, 2016) — After every fall to the mats, the students stood up, caught their breath and shook themselves off for the next round. Five soldiers practiced combat techniques and maneuvers in the Tactical Combatives Course on May 16-25 at Camp Fretterd Military Reservation in Reisterstown. The rigorous 10-day course ...

By Sgt. Ryan Noyes, 29th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment— A West Point graduation presents an almost unparalleled spectacle of camaraderie, perseverance and adventure. These are tomorrow’s military elite, passing through a 214-year institution steeped in honor and tradition. On May 21, as nearly 1000 white hats flew up in the air and the cheers of joy thundered through Michie stadium. In ...

By Spc. Brianna Kearney, 29th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment— BALTIMORE (May 15, 2016) — With the weight of the state on his shoulders, one soldier represented Maryland in the 2016 Region II Best Warrior Competition on May 4-8 at Camp Dawson, West Virginia. Staff Sgt. Andrew Cullum, a recruiter at the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, competed in the noncommissioned officer category against ...