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.
Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Minken is a Baltimore native who received a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree in microbiology from George Washington University. He then received his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Maryland. After completion of a National Institutes of Health fellowship Dr. Minken was given the Upjohn Achievement Award for meritorious surgical research in 1968.
Following his medical residency Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Minken joined the United States Air Force Medical Corps, serving at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base before serving a tour in Vietnam. While in Vietnam, Dr. Minken provided medical care for the Vietnamese population at provincial hospitals. After returning to the United States Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Minken finished his U.S. Air Force service at Andrews Air Force Base. While serving in the U.S. Air Force Dr. Minken attained the rank of Major.
As a civilian physician Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Minken joined the St. Agnes Medical Center where he served as the Director of Surgical Education and Chairman of the Department of Surgery for several years. A comprehensive educational program he developed was adopted by the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the University of Maryland Medical School. He was later presented with the Distinguished Surgeons Award from the Baltimore Academy of Surgeons.
As an educator, Dr. Minken has worked as an Associate Professor in Vascular Surgery at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and as an adjunct faculty member at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. In 2001 he was appointed the Charles G. Rob Professor of Surgery at the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University and Chief of Academic Surgery.
Currently Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Minken is the Chief Medical Officer at the Chester River Hospital Center which is an affiliate of the University of Maryland Medical System. Dr. Minken has frequently deployed overseas as a combat surgical consultant in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. He most recently participated in a Pacific Command exercise involving combat blast injuries.
As commander of the 10th Medical Regiment of the Maryland Defense Force, Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Minken oversees a large contingent of medical professionals who volunteer to support the missions of the Maryland Military Department. He has also presented over 40 technical presentations and has several publications in medical texts.
Brig. Gen. (MDDF) Kelm noted at the promotion ceremony that he is “thankful to have such an accomplished and distinguished medical professional as the Medical Advisor on this new team.”
The Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) is the State’s uniformed volunteer military unit providing professional and technical assistance to the Maryland Military Department. Established in 1917, the MDDF consists of nearly 450 personnel who perform legal, engineering, finance, medical, chaplain, field support and ceremonial services for the State of Maryland. For more information: http://mddf.maryland.gov.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
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.
As the operation commenced, the homeless veterans stood in company formation alongside the Maryland Defense Force personnel for the posting of the colors. The colors were presented by a Color Guard unit from the Maryland Air National Guard (MDANG). The Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) was also present and provided personnel and three mobile support units to provide mental health services for the veterans in support of the operation.
The MDDF’s 10th Medical Regiment provided medical screenings, conducted health assessments and facilitated referrals for follow-up care. The 10th Medical Regiment is comprised of volunteer physicians, nurses, social workers and emergency medical professionals from across the state of Maryland. During Operation Stand Down, the MDDF provided free medical screening services for 55 homeless veterans.
The MDDF’s 10th Medical Regiment was also supported by the MDDF Operations and Training Unit as well as the MDDF Field Detachment Delta. Other organizational participants included personnel from the University of Maryland Medical Center, the U.S. Army Reserve and Army ROTC Cadets from Towson University and Loyola University Maryland. The operation also included an “army” of volunteers and veterans from every branch of the U.S. Armed Services and the local community.
Maryland Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown participated in the opening ceremony and thanked the Maryland Defense Force for supporting the veterans. Lieutenant Governor Brown said, “I want to give special thanks to the Maryland Defense Force for playing such a vital role in the success of today’s mission.” “Your commitment and dedication to our nation’s heroes is truly commendable,” he concluded.
The Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) is the State’s uniformed volunteer military unit providing professional and technical assistance to the Maryland Military Department. Established in 1917, the MDDF consists of nearly 450 personnel who perform legal, engineering, finance, medical, chaplain, field support and ceremonial services for the State of Maryland. For more information: http://mddf.maryland.gov/.
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.
As the operation commenced, the homeless veterans stood in company formation alongside the Maryland Defense Force personnel for the posting of the colors. The colors were presented by a Color Guard unit from the Maryland Air National Guard (MDANG). The Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG) was also present and provided personnel and three mobile support units to provide mental health services for the veterans in support of the operation.
The MDDF’s 10th Medical Regiment provided medical screenings, conducted health assessments and facilitated referrals for follow-up care. The 10th Medical Regiment is comprised of volunteer physicians, nurses, social workers and emergency medical professionals from across the state of Maryland. During Operation Stand Down, the MDDF provided free medical screening services for 55 homeless veterans.
The MDDF’s 10th Medical Regiment was also supported by the MDDF Operations and Training Unit as well as the MDDF Field Detachment Delta. Other organizational participants included personnel from the University of Maryland Medical Center, the U.S. Army Reserve and Army ROTC Cadets from Towson University and Loyola University Maryland. The operation also included an “army” of volunteers and veterans from every branch of the U.S. Armed Services and the local community.
Maryland Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown participated in the opening ceremony and thanked the Maryland Defense Force for supporting the veterans. Lieutenant Governor Brown said, “I want to give special thanks to the Maryland Defense Force for playing such a vital role in the success of today’s mission.” “Your commitment and dedication to our nation’s heroes is truly commendable,” he concluded.
The Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) is the State’s uniformed volunteer military unit providing professional and technical assistance to the Maryland Military Department. Established in 1917, the MDDF consists of nearly 450 personnel who perform legal, engineering, finance, medical, chaplain, field support and ceremonial services for the State of Maryland. For more information: http://mddf.maryland.gov/.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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.
Maj. Gen. (MDDF) Wilson was recognized by Maj. Gen. Adkins for his distinguished military career and for his many contributions to the State of Maryland. Maj. Gen. (MDDF) Wilson’s military career began with service in the U.S. Army, doing a tour of duty in Vietnam in 1971. Assigned to an infantry reconnaissance platoon, he was heavily engaged in the border regions in and around the Da Nang Vital Area and the Quang Nam region. Maj. Gen. (MDDF) Wilson was wounded in action and returned to the United States, recovering at Letterman Hospital in San Francisco before traveling back to Maryland.
After serving in various capacities, Maj. Gen. (MDDF) Wilson served as the commanding general of the Maryland Defense Force for five years before relinquishing command. Although Maj. Gen. (MDDF) Wilson stepped down from his position as commanding general, he will continue to serve as an advisor to the adjutant general of Maryland.
The Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) is the State’s uniformed volunteer military unit providing professional and technical assistance to the Maryland Military Department. Established in 1917, the MDDF consists of nearly 450 personnel who perform legal, engineering, finance, medical, chaplain, field support and ceremonial services for the State of Maryland. For more information: http://mddf.maryland.gov.
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.
Maj. Gen. (MDDF) Wilson was recognized by Maj. Gen. Adkins for his distinguished military career and for his many contributions to the State of Maryland. Maj. Gen. (MDDF) Wilson’s military career began with service in the U.S. Army, doing a tour of duty in Vietnam in 1971. Assigned to an infantry reconnaissance platoon, he was heavily engaged in the border regions in and around the Da Nang Vital Area and the Quang Nam region. Maj. Gen. (MDDF) Wilson was wounded in action and returned to the United States, recovering at Letterman Hospital in San Francisco before traveling back to Maryland.
After serving in various capacities, Maj. Gen. (MDDF) Wilson served as the commanding general of the Maryland Defense Force for five years before relinquishing command. Although Maj. Gen. (MDDF) Wilson stepped down from his position as commanding general, he will continue to serve as an advisor to the adjutant general of Maryland.
The Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) is the State’s uniformed volunteer military unit providing professional and technical assistance to the Maryland Military Department. Established in 1917, the MDDF consists of nearly 450 personnel who perform legal, engineering, finance, medical, chaplain, field support and ceremonial services for the State of Maryland. For more information: http://mddf.maryland.gov.
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