MD National Guard

“This training matters because we don’t get a second chance during an emergency. Whether that’s saving somebody’s life or transportation to a medical facility, you don’t get a second chance to do that correctly.” @MDNG 🔗nationalguard.mil/News/Article-V…

Memorial Day is a sacred pause, a moment for our nation, and for each of us in uniform, to remember those who gave their lives in service to something greater than themselves. Say their names. Share their stories. Carry their legacy forward. We will remember them. Always.

The hat may be gone, but the influence remains. Last week, the Recruiting and Retention Battalion hosted Drill Sergeant Donita Adams' de-hatting ceremony who is moving on to the next stage of her career as Sgt. 1st Class Adams. RRB will miss you! #drillsergeant #mdng

The Maryland Army National Guard proudly conducted a flyover during the 151st annual Preakness Stakes in May 2026. From supporting local communities to participating in Maryland traditions, our Soldiers were honored to help celebrate one of the state’s premier sporting events.

Play ball! More than 250 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen took part in National Guard Day at @Nationals Park in Washington, highlighting the Guard’s service, sacrifice and community connection. 🔗nationalguard.mil/News/Article-V…

Brigadier General Craig M. Hunter, Director of the Joint Staff for the Maryland National Guard, met with Armed Forces of BiH leadership and defense officials this week in Sarajevo. The Maryland-BiH State Partnership has trained together and built a defense relationship that makes both our countries safer and more secure. From joint trainings to shared missions, this partnership delivers real results for the people of both the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina. #USAinBiH #MDNG  *** Brigadni general Craig M. Hunter, direktor Zajedničkog štaba Nacionalne garde Marylanda, sastao se ove sedmice u Sarajevu s rukovodstvom Oružanih snaga BiH i bh. zvaničnicima iz oblasti odbrane. Partnerstvo BiH i Marylanda u okviru State Partnership Program izgradilo je vojnu saradnju koja čini obje naše zemlje sigurnijim. Kroz zajedničke obuke i zajedničke misija, ovo partnerstvo donosi stvarne rezultate za građane i Sjedinjenih Država i Bosne i Hercegovine. #USAinBiH #MDNG

Meet Maryland Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Ronnie Huggins, an information systems security officer for the 175th Communications Squadron. As the 175th Wing's mission shifted away from flying, Huggins adapted as well, focusing on the cyber mission.

The Maryland National Guard has opened a new $45M Combined Support Maintenance Shop in Havre de Grace! This facility will support over 80 units statewide. Huge thanks to @GovWesMoore, Maj. Gen. Birckhead, and everyone involved! 📰: bit.ly/4wxhLdn

Last month, the Maryland Army National Guard’s 110th Information Operations Battalion hosted its 4th annual IO Symposium to dive deep into critical concepts of information operations and explore the @USArmy's new Information Warfare Branch. 📸: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCR2ej

The @Maryland Army National Guard’s 224th Medical Company (Area Support) partnered with the @ArmyMedlogCommand to ensure our medical devices are mission-ready for Vigorous Warrior in Estonia next month. 📰: bit.ly/4dAxQaR

The Maryland National Guard tackled the Norwegian Foot March. The timed 18.6-mile ruck with a 25-pound pack is no easy feat! The event ended with 31 finishing strong and 14 earning the prestigious foreign service badge! 📸: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCRGny

On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we want to thank all of our National Guard spouses for their unwavering support. Brig. Gen. Andrew W. Collins joined @MdVeterans to recognize state employees who are also military spouses. #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere flickr.com/gp/mdng/wQJ10D…

Happy Retirement, Command Sgt. Maj. David C. Harry! Thank you for your leadership. Read more about CSM Harry’s incredible story and reflections on his 29 years of service here: bit.ly/4tsqniR 📸: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCT2JZ #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere

The 2026 Region II Best Warrior Competition best soldier is Maryland's own Spc. Matthew Zrebiec! He will represent @Mdarmyguard at the National Competition hosted by the @FLGuard Please join us in congratulating him! #alwaysreadyalwaysthere

Drum roll, please! Maryland's own Spc. Matthew Zrebiec is this year's Region II Best Warrior Competition Best Soldier winner! He will represent MD at National #BWC at Camp Blanding, FL, in July. Please join us in congratulating him and encouraging him moving on to nationals!

Almost there! Today is the final day of Region II Best Warrior Competition! Later today we will know who the Best NCO and Best Soldier are! Check back to find out who wins! #BWC #MDARNG #BestWarriorCompetition #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere

The grind continues! CSM Ciara Stokes, Recruiting & Retention Battalion, MDARNG, introduces the events of Day 2 of Region II Best Warrior Competition, hosted by the WVARNG. Continue to follow our competitors' journeys right here! #bwc #arng #bestwarrior #alwaysreadyalwaysthere

Moving right along! Day one of Region II Best Warrior Competition comes to a close. Spc. Matthew Zrebiec is going strong into the second official day of the competition! Keep cheering him on as the week continues! #bwc #mdarng #bestwarriorcompetition

Let's go, Maryland! Please join us in congratulating Spc. Matthew Zrebiec on placing first in the Soldier category at this morning's 12.5 mile ruck march through the mountains of West Virginia! The competition continues this week! #BWC #alwaysreadyalwaysthere #mdarng

The competition has officially started! CSM Patrick Metzger, MDARNG Command Sergeant Major, introduces Day 1 of Region II Best Warrior Competition, hosted by the WVARNG. Stay tuned this week to see how our competitors do! #bwc #arng #bestwarrior #alwaysreadyalwaysthere