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UPDATE: Maryland National Guard preparing to support Tropical Storm Ophelia response

UPDATE: Maryland National Guard preparing to support Tropical Storm Ophelia response
The Maryland National Guard is ready to assist local and state emergency agencies in response to potential impacts from heavy rains and flooding with light/medium tactical vehicles for evacuation transportation. BALTIMORE — At the direction of Gov. Wes Moore, the Maryland National Guard has activated 22 Soldiers on state active duty who will have nine military vehicles ready in Somerset and ...
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Maryland Soldier Competes in National Best Warrior Competition July 24-29

Maryland Soldier Competes in National Best Warrior Competition July 24-29
Spc. Daniel Reading, an infantryman with Maryland’s D Company 1-175th Infantry Regiment, will compete in the 2022 National All Guard Best Warrior Competition July 22-29. Reading was named Maryland’s Soldier of the Year earlier this year. (Photo Illustration by Tennessee National Guard Joint Public Affairs) EASTON, Md. – A member of the Maryland National Guard will compete for the title of ...
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Maryland National Guard Soldiers staged and ready for upcoming snowstorm

Maryland National Guard Soldiers staged and ready for upcoming snowstorm
BALTIMORE — Today, at the direction of Gov. Larry Hogan, the Maryland National Guard has staged approximately 100 Soldiers on state active duty and 50 vehicles at armories in southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore as a precaution in case they are needed to support civil agencies responding to the snowstorm expected over the weekend. The MDNG is ready to ...
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Maryland National Guard activated for state of emergency due COVID-19 surge

Maryland National Guard activated for state of emergency due COVID-19 surge
Maryland National Guard will be activated to assist state and local health officials with the state’s Covid-19 response.
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Maryland National Guard Soldiers staged and ready on Eastern Shore

Maryland National Guard Soldiers staged and ready on Eastern Shore
BALTIMORE — The Maryland National Guard has staged approximately 20 Soldiers on state active duty and 10 vehicles at the Easton and Salisbury armories as a precaution in case they are needed to support civil agencies responding to severe weather this weekend. The MDNG is ready to assist local and state emergency agencies as they respond to potential impacts from ...
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Maryland National Guard Administers More Than 100K COVID-19 Vaccines

Maryland National Guard Administers More Than 100K COVID-19 Vaccines
On April 3, 2021, Maryland National Guard members have administered more than 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine shots to Maryland citizens since early January.
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Johns Hopkins University becomes Partner in Education with Maryland National Guard

Johns Hopkins University becomes Partner in Education with Maryland National Guard
A formal agreement between the Maryland National Guard and Johns Hopkins University was signed during a virtual ceremony today making them the 40th Partner in Education.
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Johns Hopkins University becomes Partner in Education with Maryland National Guard

Johns Hopkins University becomes Partner in Education with Maryland National Guard
The Maryland National Guard proudly announces the virtual signing of a formal agreement with Johns Hopkins University Feb 26 at 10 a.m. as the university becomes the 40th Partner in Education. For members of the MDNG enrolled with Johns Hopkins, this new partnership provides an instant 50% tuition discount for the first six credits of undergraduate study and up to ...
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Maryland National Guard vaccinates over 25,000 citizens

Maryland National Guard vaccinates over 25,000 citizens
BALTIMORE (February 12, 2021) —Maryland National Guard members have administered more than 25,000 Covid-19 vaccine shots to Maryland citizens since early January. MDNG Soldiers and Airmen working as mobile vaccination support teams have provided continued support to county health departments at sites in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Cecil, Carroll, Charles, Prince George’s, St. Mary’s, and Talbot Counties as well as the city ...
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MD Guard Supports First Mass Vaccination Site

MD Guard Supports First Mass Vaccination Site
Maryland Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Janeen L. Birckhead, commander of the Maryland Army National Guard, visited one of the state’s first COVID-19 mass vaccination sites at Six Flags America in Bowie, Maryland, on Feb. 6, 2021.
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