MD National Guard

The official page of the Maryland National Guard. (Tweets, retweets and following do not = endorsement).

[MD National Guard @MDNG]

Maj. Gen. Janeen L. Birckhead, Maryland’s adjutant general, and the Maryland Army National Guard’s 229th Army Band joined Junior ROTC students and local organizations to honor our nation’s veterans during the Veterans Day Parade.

📸 https://t.co/iUKWPlk0BV

[MD National Guard @MDNG]

Maryland National Guard Maj. Gen. Janeen L. Birckhead met with Bosnian military leaders during CURRENT RESPONSE 26, highlighting the longstanding partnership, defense cooperation and shared U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina security interests.

📸 https://t.co/IjzScjHCdL

[MD National Guard @MDNG]

🚁 Maryland Army National Guard Soldiers, Maryland State Police Aviation Command personnel, and swift-water rescue technicians conducted open-water hoist training with simulated patients, strengthening MD-HART’s aerial rescue capabilities.

📸 https://t.co/eWdQuTBk5n

[MD National Guard @MDNG]

Maryland Army National Guard Soldiers joined more than 200 volunteers at an Operation We Care packing event. The event brought the community together to assemble 600 care packages for mobilized service members including our deployed Soldiers from 29th ID and 1-175th INF.

[MD National Guard @MDNG]

Let's go, Ravens!

Members of the MDNG participated in the Salute to Service Ravens vs. Jaguars game this past Thursday.

They carried the flag onto the field during the playing of the National Anthem and accompanied Ravens players down the tunnel.

#MDNG #BaltimoreRavens

[MD National Guard @MDNG]

Sgt. Maj. James Fleming is hosting the Veterans Day Memorial Ruck and Social! The MDNG Freedom Food Pantry will be collecting donations to help members of the MDNG and their families.

The ruck march will begin at Peace Monument at 8:15am, November 10, 2026.

#MDNG #VeteransDay

[MD National Guard @MDNG]

🎥 Remember this milestone? The Maryland Army National Guard’s 729th Quartermaster Company transitioned to the 529th Division Sustainment Support Battalion (DSSB), with Soldiers becoming Alpha and Bravo companies and unveiling new guidons.

📸 https://t.co/aWSNEriFoy

[MD National Guard @MDNG]

Congratulations to Maryland Army National Guard Capt. James Hagerott, recipient of the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award! He transformed the 29th Military Police Company into his battalion’s most tactically proficient company.

📸 https://t.co/G4MiB4f4d8

[MD National Guard @MDNG]

MDNG recruiters met fans on RavensWalk Sunday; the MDNG Honor Guard presented the colors during the National Anthem; the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade flew a pregame flyover with a CH-47 Chinook, two UH-60 Black Hawks and a UH-72 Lakota.

📸 https://t.co/aRJPaHVhVM

[MD National Guard @MDNG]

29th ID Soldiers from Virginia and Maryland received the Challenge Coin of Excellence for expert marksmanship or scoring 90%+ in every Army Fitness Test event. Maj. Gen. Christopher Samulski and Command Sgt. Maj. Eric J. Saxton presented the coins.

📸 https://t.co/lzcduHgfrs

[MD National Guard @MDNG]

Congratulations to Maryland Army National Guard CW3 Matthew W. Jones Jr., recipient of the 2026 CW4 Michael J. Novosel Outstanding Warrant Officer of the Year Award! He recruited 73 warrant officers, raising Maryland’s strength from 65% to 92%.

📸 https://t.co/XD1h39wDhB

[MD National Guard @MDNG]

Maryland National Guard leadership attended the National Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial dedication, honoring nearly 700,000 service members who served during the operations and the coalition that liberated Kuwait. #MarylandNationalGuard

📸 https://t.co/BUzmsbT2rQ

[MD National Guard @MDNG]

MDNG recruiters met fans on RavensWalk, the Honor Guard and 229th Army Band presented the colors during the National Anthem, and the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade flew a pregame flyover with one CH-47, two UH-60s and one UH-72.

📸 https://t.co/aRJPaHVhVM

[MD National Guard @MDNG]

🎙️ Lt. Col. James Edie shares lessons on readiness, mental health, leadership, and family support from more than 20 years in the Maryland National Guard on Voices of the Old Line. He emphasizes the importance of seeking help and staying ready.

▶️ https://t.co/lbSAdEZLLc

[MD National Guard @MDNG]

🎃🍬 Our Annual Trunk or Treat was filled with creative costumes, candy, decorated trunks, and community spirit! 👻🧡 Huge thanks to the Wing Key Support Liaisons for sponsoring this spooktacular event! 🕸️✨ #TrunkOrTreat #HalloweenFun

📸 https://t.co/J2IAToco6I

[MD National Guard @MDNG]

🎃👻 Watch the Halloween fun unfold! Our Annual Trunk or Treat featured creative costumes, decorated trunks, sweet treats, and spooky smiles! 🍬🧡 Huge thanks to the Wing Key Support Liaisons for sponsoring this spooktacular event! 🕸️✨ #TrunkOrTreat

📸 https://t.co/J2IAToco6I

[MD National Guard @MDNG]

Virginia and Maryland National Guard Soldiers of the 29th Infantry Division practice lifesaving techniques in hands-on scenarios, preparing to provide immediate medical care to wounded personnel in challenging conditions and combat environments. ⛑️

📸 https://t.co/vvdSFExqpf

[MD National Guard @MDNG]

🎙️ Col. Steve Harrigan discusses leadership, trust, family, and guiding Airmen through change as the 175th Wing transitions toward cyber on Voices of the Old Line. He shares lessons on accountability and helping Airmen see their value beyond a job title.

https://t.co/lbSAdEZLLc

[Director Army National Guard @ARNGDirector]

I’m honored to join the recipients of the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award, recognizing the future of Army leadership. These outstanding officers embody the leadership principles and values that General MacArthur championed throughout his career.

I'm especially proud of our Army National Guard recipients, whose dedication to their Soldiers and commitment to excellence reflect the strength of our formations across the 54 states, territories, and the District of Columbia.

Congratulations to our Army Guard awardees:

CPT Zachary J. Valiton – @OHNationalGuard
CPT Samuel C. Turner – @SCNationalGuard
CPT James M. Hagerott – @MDNG
CPT Cody M. Woiwood – @IowaNatGuard
CPT Joseph C. Gillham – @NENationalGuard
CPT Paul J. Hew - @GeorgiaGuard
CW2 Ethan R. Connor – @IL_Natl_Guard

Keep setting the standard, taking care of Soldiers, and leading from the front!

For more photos: https://t.co/6XQx9CMBoT

#ArmyNationalGuard #Leadership #MacArthurLeadershipAward

[MD National Guard @MDNG]

🎖️ Congrats to Brig. Gen. Gregory J. Juday, Maryland Defense Force commanding general, on receiving the State of Maryland Distinguished Service Cross! He has led the MDDF since 2020 after 26 years of active-duty service in the U.S. Air Force.

📸 https://t.co/sTN0249brZ