Base Tour

Capt. Steven Montalvo, an A-10 pilot with the 175th Wing, talks to a tour group at Warfield Air National Guard Base on October 16, 2011. (National Guard Photo By Staff Sgt. Benjamin Hughes/RELEASED)

Base Tour

Donald Clabaugh, a ROTC Air Force cadet at the University of Maryland sits in the cockpit of a C-27J at Warfield Air National Guard Base during a base tour on October 16, 2011. (National Guard Photo By Staff Sgt. Benjamin Hughes/RELEASED)

Bring it on!

Lt. Col. Eric "Murph" Murphy, a pilot assigned to the 104th Fighter Squadron, gets sprayed with water after his final flight (fini) in an A-10C at Warfield Air National Guard Base in Baltimore, Md., September 27, 2011. Lt. Col. Murphy will retire after 25 years of service. He joined our unit eight years ago and has deployed to every combat operation that we have had in the last eight years. He finished flying the A-10 with 3045.8 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Edward B. Bard/Released)

All Wet

Major Brian "Snap" Curland, a pilot assigned to the 104th Fighter Squadron, gets sprayed with water after his final flight (fini) in an A-10C at Warfield Air National Guard Base in Baltimore, Md., September 27, 2011. Major Curland is relocating to fly tankers at McGuire AFB. He joined the unit in 1998 and returned from pilot training in 2000. He flew the A-10 in support of Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. Overall, he had 1203.3 hours in the A-10. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Edward Bard) (RELEASED)

C-130J Departure

C-130J Hercules takes off from Warfield Air National Guard Base, Baltimore, MD for the last time as a part of the Maryland Air National Guard on September 13, 2011. The last C-130J Hercules to leave the 175th Wing was also the same aircraft that was first to arrive in 1999. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Hughes/RELEASED)

C-130J Departure

C-130J Hercules taxis on the flightline before leaving the Maryland Air National Guard on September 13, 2011 at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Baltimore, MD. The departure of C-130J Hercules, which the 175th Wing first dedicated in 1999, is transitioning to the C-27J Spartan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Hughes/RELEASED)

Deployment Services

Deployment Services, Photo Illustration by Master Sgt. Ed Bard Released

September 11, 2001 Ten Year Memorial Service

U.S. Air Force Colonel Daniel Marino, 175th Wing Vice Commander, poses with the 175th Wing chaplain team after a ten year memorial service in honor of the victims and those affected by the events of September 11, 2001. The 175th Wing chaplains hosted a ten year anniversary memorial service on September 11, 2011 at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Baltimore, MD (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt. Benjamin Hughes/RELEASED)

September 11, 2001 Memorial Service

U.S. Air Force Colonel Daniel Marino, Vice Commander 175th Wing, gives his remarks during a ten year anniversary memorial service honoring the victims and those affected by the events of September 11, 2001. The 175th Wing chaplains hosted a ten year anniversary memorial service on September 11, 2011 at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Baltimore, MD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Hughes/RELEASED)

September 11, 2001 Memorial Service

Members of the Maryland Air National Guard pause for a moment of silence in honor of all victims and those affected by the events of September 11, 2001. The 175th Wing chaplains hosted a ten year anniversary memorial service on September 11, 2011 at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Baltimore, MD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Hughes/RELEASED)

Hazardous Material exercise

A1C Robert Fraser, 166th Civil Engineering Squadron, takes a reading from the inside of a hazardous material container during a Hazardous Material exercise. Maryland National Guardsmen, along with members of the Coast Guard Baltimore Sector, and local emergency service members conducted a civil/military disaster drill at Warfield Air National Guard Base August 12. (Photo taken by TSgt. Chris Schepers/Released)

Hazardous Material exercise

SSgt. Brent Deal, 175th Civil Engineering Squadron, photographs hazardous materials during a Hazardous Material exercise. Maryland National Guardsmen, along with members of the Coast Guard Baltimore Sector, and local emergency service members conducted a civil/military disaster drill at Warfield Air National Guard Base August 12. (Photo taken by TSgt. Chris Schepers/Released)

Hazardous Material exercise

SrA Paul Rea, Maryland Air National Guard firefighter, decontaminates Maryland Air National Guard firefighter Edmond Schwartz during a Hazardous Material exercise. Maryland National Guardsmen, along with members of the Coast Guard Baltimore Sector, and local emergency service members conducted a civil/military disaster drill at Warfield Air National Guard Base August 12. (Photo taken by TSgt. Chris Schepers/Released)

Hazardous Material exercise

Maryland Air National Guard firefighters Edmond Schwartz and Jason Nahorney take a reading from a multi-gas detector during a Hazardous Material exercise. On August 12, 2011 Maryland National Guardsmen, along with members of the Coast Guard Baltimore Sector, and local emergency service members conducted a civil/military disaster drill at Warfield Air National Guard Base. (Photo taken by TSgt. Chris Schepers/Released)

The C-27J Arrival Ceremony

Maj. Gen. James A. Adkins, Adjutant General, Col. Thomas E. Hans, Commander 135th Airlift Group, Brig. Gen. Allyson R. Solomon, the Assistant Adjutant General for Air Maryland Air National Guard, Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director, Air National Guard and Col. Scott L. Kelly, commander of the 175th Wing Maryland Air National Guard stand together after the christening of the C-27J Spartan. On August 13, 2011, the 175th Wing held an arrival ceremony at Warfield Air National Guard Base. The ceremony marked a transition from the C-130J Hercules to the C-27J Spartan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Hughes/RELEASED)

The C-27J Arrival Ceremony

Maj. Gen. James A. Adkins, Adjutant General, christens the new C-27J Spartan during an arrival ceremony August 13, 2011, at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Baltimore, MD while Col. Thomas E. Hans, commander 135th Airlift Group and Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director, Air National Guard, watch. The 135th Airlift Group transitions from the C-130J Hercules to the C-27J Spartan, which was designed to meet Air Force requirements for a rugged, medium-sized air-land transport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Hughes/RELEASED)

The C-27J Arrival Ceremony

Members of the 175th Wing and distinguished visitors and community supporters celebrate the arrival of the C-27J Spartan on August 13, 2011 at Warfield Air National Guard base, Baltimore, MD. The arrival of the C-27J Spartan marks the transition from the C-130J Hercules which had been with the Maryland Air Guard since 1999. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Christopher Schepers/RELEASED)

International Air Cadet Exchange Project

On July 29, 2011 members of the International Air Cadet Exchange Project took a tour of Warfield Air National Guard Base. Members of the International Cadet Exchange Project are pictured in front a C-130J Hercules. (Air Force photo by TSgt. Dave Speicher/RELEASED)

International Air Cadet Exchange Project

On July 29, 2011 members of the International Air Cadet Exchange Project took a tour of Warfield Air National Guard Base. (L to R) Cadet Shino Fukumoto and Escort Jun Yusuda, international members from Japan, explored the cockpit of a C-130J Hercules. (Air Force photo by TSgt. Dave Speicher/RELEASED)

HU-16 Albatross

The Maryland Air National Guard was equipped with HU-16s from 1956 to 1971. (File Photo)

Maryland Air National Guard Blood Drive

Natasha Stevenson, Phlebotomist with the American Red Cross Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Blood Services Region, prepares the equipment that will collect the blood of Senior Airman Suleida O’Campo, member of the 135th Maintenance Squadron, during the blood drive at Warfield Air National Guard Base. On July 14, 2011 the American Red Cross arrived at the 175th Wing with a blood donation bus set-up to take on patients willing to give blood.

Maryland Air National Guard Blood Drive

Natasha Stevenson, Phlebotomist with the American Red Cross Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Blood Services Region, cleans the injection site of Senior Airman Suleida O’Campo, member of the 135th Maintenance Squadron, during the blood drive at Warfield Air National Guard Base. On July 14, 2011 the American Red Cross arrived at the 175th Wing with a blood donation bus set-up to take on patients willing to give blood.

Maryland Air National Guard Blood Drive

Technical Sergeant William Cox, member of the 175th Wing Maryland Air National Guard, signs in at the front desk before giving blood to the American Red Cross. On July 14, 2011 the American Red Cross arrived at the 175th Wing with a blood donation bus set-up to take on patients willing to give blood.

Homefront Challenge Camp

The campers at the Homefront Challenge Camp participate in a kickball game during the morning hours of June 21. The Homefront Challenge Camp is a week-long camp for children who have parents or guardians serving in the Maryland Army or Air Force National Guard. The campers have the opportunity to participate in many different activities including flag football, kickball and archery. The Homefront Challenge Camp took place over the week of June 20-24 at Rock State Park in Jarrettsville, Maryland.