Story by Senior Airman Alexandra Huettner MARTIN STATE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Md. — MIDDLE RIVER, Md. – President Joseph R. Biden landed at Martin State Air National Guard Base, April 5, 2024, before heading to Baltimore with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to assess the damage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. 175th Wing Airmen supported many facets of the ...

By Master Sgt. Christopher Schepers, 175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard Maryland Air National Guard Capt. Kerry Guy, 175th Wing contracting officer, poses for a photograph at Warfield Air National Guard Base, April 17, 2024, in Middle River, Maryland. Guy is also the officer in charge of the 175th Wing Spark Cell, which was established in January 2022 and boasts over ...

By Staff Sgt. Elise Moore BALTIMORE – After five days of competition, three Maryland Army National Guard Soldiers were named 2024’s Best Warriors in the officer, non-commissioned officer, and soldier of the year categories during the Best Warrior Competition closing ceremony at the Fifth Regiment Armory, April 12, 2024. Spc. Jordan Foster and Staff Sgt. Alexander Wilkinson-Johnson, both from the 29th Expeditionary ...

The 2024 Maryland National Guard Best Warrior Competition kicked off today with nine competitors on a mission to become the state’s next best warrior. The Best Warrior Competition test Soldiers’ ability to complete military tasks in a competitive environment.

By Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Heft Historical NCO   BALTIMORE, Md – – March 29th marks National Vietnam Veterans Day, a national holiday established in 2007 to thank Vietnam Veterans and their families for their sacrifices during and after the conflict. While no Maryland National Guard units were deployed to Vietnam during the conflict, the Maryland National Guard and Vietnam Veterans are deeply ...

Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Heft Historical NCO  BALTIMORE — March 25th is nationally recognized as “Medal of Honor Day,” marking the anniversary of the first issuance of the Medal of Honor in 1863 to five soldiers during the American Civil War. Over the course of the awards history 67 Maryland born Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines have earned the medal for valor in ...

By 1st Lt. Javier Cox 29th MPAD BALTIMORE – Beginning in the early morning hours of February 28, 2024, the Maryland National Guard’s 32nd Civil Support Team met at their headquarters located on Ft. George G. Meade. Their mission, according to Maryland Army National Guard Lt. Col. Brian K. Zdunowski, 32nd CST commander, is to respond to a reported hazardous material at ...

LAUREL, Md. (March 1, 2024) – With the Armed Forces Soccer Tournament once again returning with the Spring, U.S. service members across the globe suit up to earn their place on their branch’s squad. A select few will have to contend not just with chain of command approval and the daunting travel just to try to get through this competitive ...

by Sgt. 1st Class James Johnson BALTIMORE – More than 100 Airmen and family members attended a Yellow Ribbon event hosted by the Maryland Air National Guard at the Lord Baltimore Hotel, February 24, 2024, prior to an upcoming overseas deployment.  The attendees participated in a series of general session briefings and break-out classes while receiving information from multiple resources intended to ...

by 2nd Lt. Enjoli Saunders While visiting the Maryland Department of Information Technology, Governor Wes Moore met with Maryland Cybersecurity Task Force members from the Maryland Military Department currently serving on state active duty. ANNAPOLIS, Md. – On January 8th, Gov. Wes Moore announced the establishment of the Maryland Cybersecurity Task Force to counter the rising threats of cyberattacks within the state ...