Maryland Defense Force News Archive
121st Engineer Regiment Honors Veterans and Conducts Field Training  |
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MDDF Chaplain Corps Commander Col. Thomas Carter Serves Veterans with PTSD Click here to read more about how Military Chaplains are helping our veterans.  |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Maryland Defense Force Supports Veterans with Operation Stand Down By CPT(MD) Stephen Rice Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs 25 September 2011 On September 24, 2011 the Maryland Defense Force’s (MDDF) 10th Medical Regiment participated in Operation Stand Down which provided food, medical assistance and necessary medical referrals to VA services for over 200 homeless veterans. This event was held at the Baltimore War Memorial Plaza across from City Hall in downtown Baltimore. It was a collaborative effort spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the State of Maryland and The Way Station, Inc. Several organizations besides the MDDF provided assistance and a myriad of support services. |
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Maryland Defense Force’s Outgoing Commander Promoted to Major General By CPT(MD) Stephen Rice Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs 2 August 2011 On August 2, 2011 Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Courtney B. Wilson, the outgoing commander of the Maryland Defense Force was promoted to Major General in a surprise announcement from Maj. Gen. James A. Adkins, the adjutant general of Maryland. Maj. Gen. (MDDF) Wilson’s promotion occurred during the change of command ceremony that brought in Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Brian R. Kelm as the new commanding general of the Maryland Defense Force. |
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Maryland Defense Force Band Salutes Our National Pastime By CPT(MD) Stephen Rice Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs 25 July 2011 On July 31, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. the Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) Band will salute our National Pastime with a concert featuring the music of baseball. This free concert will be held at the Lurman Woodland Theatre which is located on the grounds of Catonsville High School in Baltimore County, Maryland. The high school is located at the intersection of South Rolling Road and Bloomsbury Avenue. Audience members can bring lawn chairs for seating and are encouraged to wear their favorite baseball hat and jersey! Directions can be found at http://www.lurman.com/directions.aspx |
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Maryland Defense Force Hosts Change of Command Ceremony By CPT(MD) Stephen Rice Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs 19 July 2011 On August 2, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. the Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) will host a Change of Command ceremony at the Pikesville Military Reservation. At the ceremony Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Courtney B. Wilson will formally relinquish command of the Maryland Defense Force to Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Brian R. Kelm. Brig. Gen. Wilson has served as the Maryland Defense Force commander since 2006. Brig. Gen. Kelm most recently served as the commander of the Maryland Defense Force’s 121st Engineer Regiment. He was officially promoted to commander of the Maryland Defense Force on July 1, 2011 by Maj. Gen. James A. Adkins, the Adjutant General of Maryland. |
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MDDF Band to Perform at Seventh Annual HCC Red, White, and Blue Summer Concert Series By 1LT(MD) Daniel Holt Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs 17 Jun 2011 The Maryland Defense Force Band, directed by Maj. Jari Villanueva, will perform at the seventh annual Hagerstown Community College Red, White, and Blue Summer Concert Series on Sunday, June 26, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. |
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The Adjutant General Announces New Commander of All-Volunteer Maryland Defense Force BALTIMORE, MD (June 2, 2011) - Maj. Gen. James A. Adkins, the adjutant general of Maryland today announced the appointment of Col. (MDDF) Brian R. Kelm as the Commander of the all volunteer Maryland Defense Force and replaces Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Courtney Wilson. The appointment of the position is effective July 1, 2011, and Col. (MDDF) Kelm will be promoted to brigadier general effective with his appointment. Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Wilson will continue to support the MDDF as an advisor to Maj. Gen. Adkins. The official change of command and promotion ceremony will take place at a later date."I am honored to appoint Col. Kelm as the Commander of the Maryland Defense Force," said General Adkins. "Colonel Kelm is a seasoned member of the military with more than 30 years of experience in facility engineering. He is a registered professional engineer and has a strong background in strategic planning and he is a member of Acquisition Professional Community and warranted contracting officer with unlimited contract authority. I would also like to thank General Wilson for his dedication and his leadership to the MDDF and I welcome him in his new role." Kelm's career began in the U.S. Navy and spanned 26 years until his retirement in 2003. While on active duty, he served in the Civil Engineer Corps of the United States Navy. His assignments included public works officer/officer in charge of construction at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., special assistant to the assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development and acquisition, chief of staff for the Second Naval Construction Brigade in Little Creek, Va., and commander of the 20th Naval Construction Regiment and Commanding Officer Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport, Miss. He joined the Maryland Defense Force in 2006 and was assigned as the commander of the newly established Engineer Corps. Kelm's military awards include the Legion of Merit with one gold star, Meritorious Service Medal with two gold stars, Navy Commendation Medal with silver star, Navy Achievement Medal, Naval Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze stars, and Fleet Marine Force insignia, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Kuwait Liberation Medal among others. Kelm holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Iowa State University and a master's degree in civil engineering from Purdue University. He is also a graduate of the United States Naval War College. |
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Maryland Defense Force Cavalry Troop A to participate in 136th Preakness Stakes By 1LT(MD) Daniel Holt Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs 10 May 2011 The Maryland Defense Force Cavalry Troop A will participate in the opening ceremonies of the running of the 136th Preakness Stakes on May 21, 2011 at the Pimlico Racetrack. Troop A will escort the colors as presented by the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing Honor Guard from Fort Meade. |
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Maryland Defense Force Supports funeral of Governor William Donald Schaefer By CPT(MD) Stephen Rice Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs 27 April 2011 Elements of the Maryland Defense Force participated in the funeral services for former Governor William Donald Schaefer. On Monday April 25, 2011 the Maryland Defense Force Commander, Brig. Gen. (MD) Courtney Wilson served as the escort for the William Donald Schaefer “Farewell Tour” through Baltimore City. Greeting the casket where it lay in state in Annapolis, Gen. Wilson accompanied dignitaries in the motorcade to Baltimore visiting many of the former Governor’s favorite spots eventually ending at City Hall where his body lay in state for 24 hours. |
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WJZ Reports on the Maryland Defense Force WJZ news attended the annual Maryland Defense Force muster on 2011-03-26 and reported on it. Read more here.  |
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121st Engineer Regiment formed at Maryland Defense Force Annual Muster By CPT(MD) Stephen Rice Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs 26 March 2011 The Engineer Corps of the Maryland Defense Force was re-designated as the 121st Engineer Regiment at the unit’s Annual Muster on March 26, 2011. Several visitors were in attendance including the Maj. Gen. James A. Adkins, Adjutant General of Maryland, Brig. Gen. Peter C. Hinz, Brig. Gen. Annette M. Deener, Maryland Delegate Jon S. Cardin and Baltimore County Councilwoman Vicki Almond. The new regimental colors were presented to the regimental commander Col. (MD) Brian Kelm by Brig. Gen. (MD) Courtney B. Wilson, the commanding general. Col. (MD) Kelm remarked that leading the newly formed regiment is an “honor and a privilege.” |
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2011 Annual Muster of the Maryland Defense Force The Commander Maryland Defense Force Brigadier General (MD) Courtney B. Wilson cordially invites you to attend the Morning Assembly of the 2011 Annual Muster of the Maryland Defense Force |
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Vacancy announcement for position of commanding general, Maryland Defense Force BG (MD) Courtney Wilson, Commanding General, MDDF, has announced his intention to relinquish command of the MDDF upon the appointment and qualification for office of his successor. Click here for more details.  |
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Maryland Defense Force Supports 2011 Gubernatorial Inauguration By CPT(MD) Stephen Rice Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs 19 Jan 2011 ANNAPOLIS - Nearly fifty members of the Maryland Defense Force served on state active duty in support of the inauguration of Governor Martin O’Malley and Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown. Maryland Defense Force personnel served as military ushers and escorts for dignitaries and stood guard as ceremonial sentries of the State Capitol building. MDDF personnel also set-up and operated an Emergency First Aid Station and staffed the temporary Joint Operations Center located in the Old Senate Chamber of the State Capitol. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.” |
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MDDF Medical Staff Get Their Boots Muddy By COL(MD) Robert Hastings Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs 29 December 2009 EASTON – On a chilly Saturday morning in late November, 28 medical professionals from the Maryland Defense Force’s 10th Medical Regiment (10th MED) formed up on the flight line of the Easton Regional Airport to begin a one-day field training dubbed “Rambo One.” |
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MDDF Engineers Practice Disaster Response Skills in Capstone Field Exercise By CPT(MD) James Eder MDDF Engineer Corps 2 December 2009 BALTIMORE - The Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) Engineer Corps deployed to Camp Fretterd, Md. beginning November 6, 2009 for a three-day field training exercise (FTX) called Operation Ready Wedge. The goal of the exercise was to provide hands-on experience to augment the classroom training and online course work the engineers have undertaken, and to build on the experience gained in previous field exercises. The exercise also incorporated the MDDF’s 10th Medical Regiment to provide a realistic first aid scenario. |
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Maryland Defense Force Conducts First-Ever NCO Induction Ceremony By COL (MD) Robert Hastings Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs 19 October 2009 ANNAPOLIS - I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals, Noncommissioned Officers, leaders! With those words, 28 noncommissioned officers of the Maryland Defense Force were welcomed into the NCO corps during an induction ceremony held at Naval Station Annapolis on October 17, 2009. |
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Officers Earn MEMS Qualification By COL(MD) Robert Hastings Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs 18 June 2009 BALTIMORE - Ten members of the Maryland Defense Force and Maryland National Guard have earned the Military Emergency Management Specialist (MEMS) qualification badge. The award of the MEMS badge recognizes an individual’s completion of a challenging program of study preparing them to effectively operate in a local or statewide emergency operation. |
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