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Dec. 8, 2023
175th Wing Fire Department helps rescue local man from frigid water

Maryland Air National Guard firefighters teamed up with the Baltimore County Fire Department to rescue a man who fell into frigid water in a community near Martin State Air National Guard Base, December 1, 2023.The 175th Wing fire department responded to a call for mutual aid at a pier at Safe
Dec. 5, 2023
Maryland Air National Guard demonstrates readiness during Operation Frosty Strike

The Maryland Air National Guard conducted a sweeping operational readiness exercise involving the full spectrum of missions and personnel across Martin State Air National Guard Base Nov. 30 through Dec. 3.The Air Combat Command directed exercise, designated Operation Frosty Strike 2023, was designed
Nov. 8, 2023
Maryland Air National Guard maintenance and operations Airmen maintain effectiveness

In keeping with years of mission success, Airmen from the Maryland Air National Guard assigned to the 175th Maintenance Group and 104th Fighter Squadrons were recognized as the most mission capable A-10 fleet within the entire Air National Guard throughout fiscal year 2023.The Airmen, which maintain
Nov. 5, 2023
Boss Lift Event Provides Maryland National Guard Employers with Insight

Members of the Maryland National Guard hosted the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Bosslift event at Martin State Air National Guard Base and Blum Military Reservation on November 3, 2023, giving employers the opportunity to better understand what their employees do during military
Oct. 27, 2023
Maryland Air Guard network intelligence analyst helps team succeed during cyber skills exercise

A team predominately composed of members of the Maryland Air National Guard’s 175th Cyberspace Operations Group captured first place during a recent skills validation exercise hosted by the Tennessee Air National Guard.The team, which also included members of the Texas Air National Guard, outscored
Oct. 26, 2023
Senior Airman Elizabeth Quigg Airman Spotlight

Why did you decide to join? Do you come from a military family? I decided to join the Maryland Air National Guard when Covid hit. I was starting my degree in community college, and when classes moved to a virtual format my lifestyle felt empty. I searched for the next adventure to begin as I
Oct. 17, 2023
Maryland Air Guard, Estonian Partners Focus on Cyber Defense

The Maryland Air National Guard partnered with Estonia’s Cyber Command Sept. 17-20 to host the cybersecurity exercise Baltic Blitz 23. About 30 Airmen from the 175th Wing, two Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers, 12 service members from Poland, and 30 Estonians participated in the exercise, which
Aug. 25, 2023
175th Wing tests response to active shooter scenario during exercise

Airmen of the Maryland Air National Guard tested their response during an active shooter exercise in the cyber building, at Martin State Air National Guard Base, Aug. 25, 2023.The exercise, which was planned by the 175th Wing’s inspector general team, led by Capt. Sara Nittinger, director of
Aug. 16, 2023
Airmen from the Maryland Air National Guard train on active duty base in Hawaii

Maryland Air National Guard Airmen from the 175th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 175th Force Support Squadron conducted their annual training at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 17-30, 2023.The training included classroom learning and on-the-job training, which help Airmen improve in their
Aug. 16, 2023
Making It All Work: Air Force maintainer retires after 42 years of service

An electronic warfare systems specialist hoists herself onto a jammer alongside the flightline at Al Udeid Air Force Base in Doha, Qatar. As a Rockwell B-1 Lancer takes off, she feels the roar of the engines in her chest as she swells with a sense of pride. With the smell of jet fuel in her nose,

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