By Chazz Kibler BALTIMORE—James Bonner’s journey through six decades of commitment to the Maryland Army National Guard as a light wheeled vehicle mechanic and the Maryland Military Department as an enclave manager stands as a testament to the spirit of service and camaraderie that define our nation’s armed forces. Reflecting on the motivations that propelled him to enlist in 1962, Bonner ...

By Chazz Kibler ANNAPOLIS, Md.—In a world increasingly reliant on technology, cyber operations have emerged as a critical frontier in national defense. Leading the charge in Maryland is Staff Sgt. Alexander Pownall, a cyber operations specialist in the Maryland National Guard’s Cyber Protection Team. Pownall’s journey into cyber defense reflects his deep commitment to service, aligning perfectly with the MDNG’s “I ...

By Master Sgt. Chris Schepers RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Name: SrA Elizabeth Quigg Location: Born and raised in Bel Air, Maryland. Currently reside in Ramstein, Germany Unit: 135th Intelligence Squadron State you serve in: Maryland Awards: 2023 Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution – Maryland 400 Distinguished Service Medal ACC Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Awards Program (AFISRAP) Outstanding Air Reserve ...

By Master Sgt. Chris Schepers MARTIN STATE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Md. — Why did you decide to join? Do you come from a military family? Neither of my parents served in the military, however, my maternal grandfather served in the Navy and my paternal grandfather served in the Army Air Corps as a gunner on the B-24 and B-17. ...

Lt. Col. Mathew Ortega, a chaplain in Joint Force Headquarters who originally enlisted in the Marine Corps as an infantryman in 1998. Why did you decide to join? Do you come from a military family?I come from a military family. My grandfather served during WWII. I have Uncles, cousins, and my father-in-law that served during Vietnam. Three of my kids ...

Meet U.S. Army Warrant Officer Candidate April-Mae Ridenour, the reconnaissance noncommissioned officer assigned to the 32nd Civil Support Team, Maryland National Guard. Ridenour played a vital role in the CST’s support of the 2022 Ocean City Air Show as part of the survey section that is responsible for identifying, assessing, and locating potential chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear ...

Story by: U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Christina Chang Photos by: U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Sarah M. McClanahan; Courtesy Photos EASTON, Md. —Visitors to the Easton COVID-19 testing site could often see Pfc. Burrell’s eyes crinkling with a smile behind her face-mask, as she stood at their vehicles giving out health screenings through sun or rain. “It’s been a fun ...

Spc. Taylor Scott, a wheeled vehicle mechanic in the 29th Military Police Company,115th Military Police Battalion, has served for 7 years in the MDARNG.

Cadet Jennifer Robinson, a military police Soldier with the 29th Military Police Company, who has served about one year in the military.

Spc. Timothy Yingling, a utilities equipment repairer with the 200th Military Police Company.