News
115th MPs train with Bosnian counterparts in Puerto Rico
![115th MPs train with Bosnian counterparts in Puerto Rico](https://news.maryland.gov/ng/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2016/05/thumbnail-e1469759436856-150x110.jpg)
By 1st Lt Dionna Matteson—
The 115th Military Police Battalion and their Bosnian counterparts spent their annual training from April 23 to May 7, 2016 in Camp Santiago, Puerto Rico.
The purpose of the exercise was to conduct annual weapons qualifications for the M-4 rifle and the M-9 pistol. The soldiers were also able to dive into more advanced training by working ...
Read moreMaryland Announces its Best Warriors
![Maryland Announces its Best Warriors](https://news.maryland.gov/ng/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2016/07/2366-e1469759822627-150x100.jpg)
By Spc. Brianna Kearney, 29th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment—
The points are counted and Maryland’s Best Warriors are Spc. Christopher Hoffman, Staff Sgt. Andrew Cullum, and Capt. Alexi Franklin in the soldier, noncommissioned officer, and officer in their respective categories. Hoffman and Cullum will continue on to the Regional Best Warrior Competition and face off against other National Guard states.
“I just ...
Read moreMeet the Competitors: 2016 Best Warrior Competition
![Meet the Competitors: 2016 Best Warrior Competition](https://news.maryland.gov/ng/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2016/07/2365-e1469758751885-150x89.jpg)
Five Maryland National Guard and three Bosnia and Herzegovina brigades sent their best soldiers to represent them in the 2016 Best Warrior Competition. Behind the units they represent, these soldiers strive for excellence because of their own personal reasons.
Read moreMD Guard chaplains lead Strong Bonds ‘triple play’
![MD Guard chaplains lead Strong Bonds ‘triple play’](https://news.maryland.gov/ng/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2016/07/2347-20160227-Z-XH589-015-e1469760725491-150x100.jpg)
Maryland Army National Guard chaplains led a Strong Bonds event at the Hyatt Regency in Baltimore on Feb. 26-28.
Read moreSenior Airman Robin L. Brown: Trooper of the Quarter
![Senior Airman Robin L. Brown: Trooper of the Quarter](https://news.maryland.gov/ng/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2016/07/2335-20160217-Z-CY398-040-e1469761653933-150x100.jpg)
The Maryland National Guard takes great pleasure in recognizing its citizen soldiers and airmen who stand out in their military and civilian careers. This quarter, the MDNG would like to highlight Senior Airman Robin L. Brown for her professionalism as a base service specialist with the Maryland Air National Guard. She also has a love for roller derby and is ...
Read moreMilitary Intelligence Brigade names its best warriors
![Military Intelligence Brigade names its best warriors](https://news.maryland.gov/ng/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2016/07/2336-e1469761118857-150x99.jpg)
Each year, soldiers from around the state convene for a common purpose, winning the Maryland National Guard’s Best Warrior Competition. This year, eight soldiers within the units of the 58th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade earned their way to compete for the brigade’s Best Warrior Competition held at Gunpowder Military Reservation on Feb. 20, 2016.
Read moreMedics practice immediate care procedures on cadavers, learning to save human lives
![Medics practice immediate care procedures on cadavers, learning to save human lives](https://news.maryland.gov/ng/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2016/07/2308-20160206_cadaver_11-e1469762162874-150x100.jpg)
The 104th Area Support Medical Company, Maryland Army National Guard, and members of the 175th Medical Group, Maryland Air National Guard, conducted immediate care training on human cadavers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore on February 6, 2016.
Read moreSoldier carries man to safety
![Soldier carries man to safety](https://news.maryland.gov/ng/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2016/07/2285-pinder3-e1469762400503-150x100.jpg)
During the height of winter storm Jonas, as inches upon inches of snow fell, soldiers across the state of Maryland were in place and ready to help out the communities and people endangered by the blizzard. Spc. Paul Pinder, of F Co., 128th Brigade Support Battalion, was activated and deployed with members of his unit to support the Maryland State ...
Read moreMaryland aviators protect southwest border from above
![Maryland aviators protect southwest border from above](https://news.maryland.gov/ng/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2016/07/2220-first_pic-e1469762926744-150x95.jpg)
Maryland National Guard aviators participated in a stateside deployment in support of Operation Phalanx/River Watch II in Harlingen, Texas. The National Guard’s mission was to conduct aerial detection and monitoring to disrupt Transnational Criminal Organizations and Drug Trafficking Organizations in support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Read moreAir Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Grant: Trooper of the Quarter
![Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Grant: Trooper of the Quarter](https://news.maryland.gov/ng/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2016/07/2348-image2-e1471448296166-150x84.jpg)
The Maryland National Guard takes great pleasure in recognizing its citizen-soldiers and airmen who stand out in their military and civilian careers. This quarter, the MDNG would like to highlight Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin A. Grant for his professionalism as an honor guard member with the Maryland National Guard and as a self-promoted hip-hop artist.
Read more