Governor Moore hosts Maryland National Guard change of command ceremony

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore this week hosted the change of command ceremony for the new adjutant general for Maryland. Maj. Gen. Timothy E. Gowen, the 30th adjutant general for Maryland, relinquished command of the Maryland National Guard and the Maryland Military Department to Maj. Gen. Janeen L. Birckhead during a ceremony held at the Fifth Regiment Armory in […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of June 5

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. APG has daytime and nighttime testing operations scheduled through Friday, June 9, 2023, approximately 8:30 a.m. to midnight.  Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons will be visible during daytime and nighttime hours. Residents may hear weapons […]

Governor Moore visits Middle River to sign largest military tax cut for younger veterans in a generation

MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Governor Wes Moore this weekend presided over the Moore-Miller Administration’s sixth bill signing at the Maryland Air National Guard’s 175th Wing in Middle River, signing the largest military tax cut for younger veterans in a generation and highlighting the administration’s commitment to strengthening the military and honoring veterans in Maryland. “We need to support our military community because […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of May 8

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week. APG has daytime and nighttime testing operations scheduled for Monday, May 8 – Saturday, May 13, 2023,  approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.  Testing for the week will end at 4 a.m. on Saturday. Noise may be heard in some areas off […]

Governor Moore announces $2.7 million in financial support for six small, minority, and veteran-owned Maryland businesses

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Commerce this week announced that six small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses have been approved for a total of nearly $2.7 million in financial assistance to support business growth in Maryland. The funding comes in the forms of loans and lines of credit through two state programs—the Military Personnel and Veteran-owned Small […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of May 1

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for this week.  Testing is scheduled to occur between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in the surrounding communities and are integral to ensuring […]

Governor Moore announces Brigadier General Adam R. Flasch as Director of Governor’s Office of Homeland Security

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced the appointment of Brigadier General Adam R. Flasch to serve as the Director of the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security. “Brigadier General Adam Flasch is a seasoned leader whose experience speaks for itself,” said Gov. Moore. “He is a man of service whose dedicated work with the Maryland National Guard has prepared him […]

BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of April 24

ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for Monday, April 24 through Friday, April 28, 2023. Testing is scheduled to occur from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Residents may hear weapons firing and see flashes or light visible off post from illumination devices. These operations are not hazardous to residents in our […]