MD National Guard

Please join us in congratulating Maj. Wesley Greer on his promotion to lieutenant colonel. As deputy commander of the 32nd Civil Support Team, Lt. Col. Greer continues to lead and support critical missions for the 175th Wing. 📷 flickr.com/photos/mdng/al…

More than 200 government, military, and industry representatives joined the MDNG for a three-day cyber resilience workshop focused on protecting critical energy infrastructure. #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere 📰: news.maryland.gov/ng/2026/03/20/… 📸: flickr.com/photos/mdng/al…

When the unexpected happens, training takes over. Soldiers and civilian firefighters with the Maryland Helicopter Aquatic Response Team recently completed underwater helicopter egress training. 🚁 📸 flickr.com/photos/mdng/al…

The Maryland Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion hosted this year’s Bataan Memorial March, with 120 JROTC cadets honoring the bravery of those who endured the Bataan Death March during WWII. 💪🎖️ 📸 flickr.com/photos/mdng/al…

Watch Staff Sgt. Julian Paige of the MDARNG Marksmanship Team crush the “Action Steel” stage at the recent Winter Pistol Shoot in record time! #SpeedandAccuracy

Meet Maryland Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Essence Ferguson, an information technology specialist and the J6 Non-commissioned Officer In Charge for the Maryland National Guard Joint Staff. #IAMTHEMISSION | #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere| #cybersecurity

Please join us in congratulating Command Sgt. Maj. Ciara Stokes on her promotion! Now serving as the CSM for the MDARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion, she continues to lead from the front while helping shape the future of the MDNG. 📸 flickr.com/photos/mdng/al…

A proud tradition continues. The 629th Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion held a change of responsibility ceremony as Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin J. Davis passed responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Julie M. Kaczynski. 📸 flickr.com/photos/mdng/al…

Please join us in congratulating Master Sgt. David Grafton on his promotion to the rank of Sergeant Major! 🎊 📸 flickr.com/photos/mdng/al…

Nothing beats a day at the .50 range... until it's time to clean up the brass. 💥 #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere

Thank you to the federal, state, local, and industry partners who joined the Maryland National Guard to strengthen collaboration and resilience across Maryland’s critical infrastructure yesterday. #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere 📸 flickr.com/photos/mdng/al… 📰 news.maryland.gov/ng/2026/03/09/…

Maj. Gen. Janeen L. Birckhead and Maryland National Guard hosted a Critical Infrastructure Inter-Agency Meeting at @MarylandDoIT. @GovWesMoore and other presenters spoke to federal, state, local, and business leaders about threats to energy sector. #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere

Watch this short video to learn more about Sgt. John Hurt: one of our Stryker systems maintainers in the 231st Chemical Company. #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere

More than 40 Maryland Army National Guard Soldiers supported communities across Maryland’s Eastern Shore last week after a winter storm brought heavy snow to the region. ❄️ 📰 news.maryland.gov/ng/2026/02/25/… 📸 flickr.com/photos/mdng/al…

Members of the MDNG and MDDF were honored by the Maryland Society Sons of the American Revolution with the Maryland Distinguished 400 Medal. 🎖️ #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere 📸 flickr.com/photos/mdng/al…

Meet MDARNG Sgt. John Hurt, a Stryker systems maintainer with the 231st Chemical Company. When he’s not working as a civilian automotive mechanic in Anne Arundel County, he’s applying his skills to keep the Maryland National Guard’s combat vehicles in the fight. #IAMTHEMISSION

#ICYMI: Maryland National Guard Airmen sharpened their cyber skills during Crossed Swords 2025 last fall at the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence in Tallinn, Estonia. 🌐 📰 news.maryland.gov/ng/2026/02/06/… #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere

We recently honored Chief Master Sgt. Michael Tolentino during his retirement ceremony at the 175th Wing. Thank you, Chief Tolentino, for your years of dedicated service protecting Airmen and supporting the mission. 📸 flickr.com/photos/mdng/al…

Commander of the 🇪🇪DIV Maj. Gen. Indrek Sirel welcomed Brig. Gen. Andrew Collins, assistant adjutant general–Army of the @MDNG 🇺🇸 We celebrate 33 years of ongoing partnership and cooperation between MDNG and EDF 🤝

Last week, MDARNG recruiters connected with thousands of STEM leaders and students at the BEYA Conference, where Maj. Gen. Janeen L. Birckhead stopped by to engage with the team and attendees. #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere 📸: flickr.com/photos/mdng/al…