Maryland Defense Force News
Maryland Military Department Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) Updated
Posted 12 AUG 2010
Click HERE to read the updated Maryland Military Department Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations).
This publication provides the criteria and standards for the proper awarding...more
more... Adjutant General of Maryland Honors MDDF Band
11 MAY 2010
Headquarters, Maryland Defense Force
Pikesville, MD
“I have two bands.” declared Brigadier General (BG) James Adkins, Adjutant General of Maryland. BG Adkins arrived at the Pikesville Military reservation to honor the first anniversary of the formation and activation of the Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) Band, Maryland’s Musical Ambassadors. Since their activation just over one year ago, the band, to date has performed at over fifteen events, each time representing the State of Maryland and her finest traditions with musical excellence and martial flair.more... Maryland Defense Force Appoints Senior Enlisted Advisor
11 March 2010
Headquarters, Maryland Defense Force
Pikesville, MD
BALTIMORE -- The Commanding General of the Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) has appointed Sgt. Maj. (MD) Ronald “Buddy” Scott as the command’s Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA). Scott was most recently First Sergeant of MDDF’s Engineer Corps and was promoted to Sergeant Major by Governor Martin O’Malley at MDDF’s annual muster on March 27, 2010.more... Maryland Governor Participates in Maryland Defense Force Annual Muster
BALTIMORE (March 27, 2010)
Governor Martin O’Malley visited the Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) during its annual muster held at the Pikesville Military Reservation Saturday. The Governor, who serves as Commander-in-Chief of all state military forces, addressed the MDDF volunteers and assembled guests, reviewed the MDDF formation, and presented a number of awards and promotions.
“On behalf of the citizens of the great State of Maryland, I thank you for your service to both our state and our nation,” said Governor O’Malley. “I salute you for the patriotism, compassion and dedication to service that have become the hallmarks of the Maryland Defense Force.”more...
