Maryland Defense Force News
MDDF Chaplain Corps Commander Col. Thomas Carter Serves Veterans with PTSD
Click here to read more about how Military Chaplains are helping our veterans.more... Maryland Defense Force 10th Medical Regiment Gets New Commander
By CPT(MD) Stephen Rice
Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs
06 September 2011
On September 6, 2011 Col. (MDDF) Walter Hettinger assumed command of the Maryland Defense Force’s 10th Medical Regiment from the previous regimental commander, Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Stanley Minken. Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Minken transitioned to a new position as the Medical Advisor to the commanding general of the Maryland Defense Force, Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Brian R. Kelm.more... Maryland Defense Force Mobilizes to Support State of Maryland Response to Hurricane Irene
By CPT(MD) Stephen Rice
Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs
05 September 2011
As part of the State of Maryland’s preparation for the effects of Hurricane Irene, elements of the Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) mobilized to support the total force response of the Maryland Military Department. In total, eight MDDF units were engaged and 70 MDDF personnel contributed to the effort. These MDDF personnel accumulated 2,156 hours of service over four days and saved the State of Maryland $100,548.39.more... Maryland Defense Force’s 10th Medical Regiment Commander Promoted to Brigadier General
By CPT(MD) Stephen Rice
Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs
24 August 2011
On August 24, 2011 Dr. Stanley Minken who serves as the commander of the 10th Medical Regiment of the Maryland Defense Force was promoted to Brigadier General. Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Minken was also assigned as Medical Advisor to Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Brian R. Kelm who is the Commanding General of the Maryland Defense Force.more...


