By MAJ (MDDF) Stephen Rice
Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs
18 September 2013
The Maryland Defense Force will partner with the United Way of Central Maryland to support their Project Homeless Connect initiative on September 19, 2013 from 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m. This initiative at the Baltimore Convention Center is also being co-sponsored by the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Human Services. The goal is to provide access to key health and human services for Baltimore’s homeless population. Food and beverages will also be provided.
A Maryland Defense Force task force under the command of Col. (MDDF) James F. Coleman will provide escorts and support personnel to help homeless veterans through the services screening process. Maryland Defense Force personnel from various units including the 10th Medical Regiment, the Chaplain Corps, Troop Command and the Judge Advocate Corps have volunteered to participate in the task force in order to provide assistance to the homeless veterans.
Col. (MDDF) Coleman commented that “This is a very important mission. We have to do everything we can to take care of those that have sacrificed so much to take care of us.” “Helping homeless veterans get back on their feet is simply the right thing to do. No one is ever left behind.”
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: www.mddf.maryland.gov.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Defenders Day Festivities at Fort McHenry a Success with MDDF Support
By MAJ (MDDF) Stephen Rice
Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs
15 September 2013
The Maryland Defense Force’s support was critical to the success of the Defenders’ Day commemoration on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland. A Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) task force under the command of Col. (MDDF) George Rich provided logistical and medical assistance to the National Park Service during this special event. “Over 10,000 visitors came to Fort McHenry for the festivities and it would not have run as smoothly without the help and support of the MDDF,” said National Park Service Ranger Amato Mongelluzzo.
This celebration of Defenders’ Day, Baltimore’s oldest holiday honors the successful defense of the city from British attack during the Battle of Baltimore in September of 1814. This historic battle was fought by Maryland Militiamen alongside the U.S. Army who repulsed the planned invasion of Baltimore by British forces during the War of 1812. The heroic efforts of the Maryland Militiamen alongside the U.S. Army at Fort McHenry helped to inspire Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner poem which later became our national anthem.
The Defenders’ Day festivities included the participation of the U.S. Army Old Guard, the U.S. Army Drill Team and the U.S. Army Field Band. Speakers for this special occasion included Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Congressman John Sarbanes. Former U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes was also in attendance. Gov. O’Malley even participated in the ceremonies as a War of 1812 re-enactor wearing the uniform of an early 19th century U.S. Army major general and riding atop a black Clydesdale named “Slurpee”.
Col. (MDDF) Rich noted that “The MDDF task force performed superbly and I couldn’t be more proud of their execution of this mission.” “This event was a big success and we are gratified to have been a part of this historic commemoration.”
Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs
15 September 2013
The Maryland Defense Force’s support was critical to the success of the Defenders’ Day commemoration on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland. A Maryland Defense Force (MDDF) task force under the command of Col. (MDDF) George Rich provided logistical and medical assistance to the National Park Service during this special event. “Over 10,000 visitors came to Fort McHenry for the festivities and it would not have run as smoothly without the help and support of the MDDF,” said National Park Service Ranger Amato Mongelluzzo.
This celebration of Defenders’ Day, Baltimore’s oldest holiday honors the successful defense of the city from British attack during the Battle of Baltimore in September of 1814. This historic battle was fought by Maryland Militiamen alongside the U.S. Army who repulsed the planned invasion of Baltimore by British forces during the War of 1812. The heroic efforts of the Maryland Militiamen alongside the U.S. Army at Fort McHenry helped to inspire Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner poem which later became our national anthem.
The Defenders’ Day festivities included the participation of the U.S. Army Old Guard, the U.S. Army Drill Team and the U.S. Army Field Band. Speakers for this special occasion included Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Congressman John Sarbanes. Former U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes was also in attendance. Gov. O’Malley even participated in the ceremonies as a War of 1812 re-enactor wearing the uniform of an early 19th century U.S. Army major general and riding atop a black Clydesdale named “Slurpee”.
Col. (MDDF) Rich noted that “The MDDF task force performed superbly and I couldn’t be more proud of their execution of this mission.” “This event was a big success and we are gratified to have been a part of this historic commemoration.”
Saturday, September 14, 2013
MDDF Supports Defenders Day Festivities at Fort McHenry
By MAJ (MDDF) Stephen Rice
Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs
13 September 2013
The Maryland Defense Force will support the Star Spangled Banner Weekend Defenders’ Day commemoration on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland. This celebration of Defenders’ Day, Baltimore’s oldest holiday honors the successful defense of the city from British attack during the Battle of Baltimore in September of 1814. This historic battle was fought by Maryland Militiamen alongside the U.S. Army who repulsed the planned invasion of Baltimore by British forces during the War of 1812. The heroic efforts of the Maryland Militiamen alongside the U.S. Army at Fort McHenry helped to inspire Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner poem which later became our national anthem.
During the festivities on Saturday, a procession of the U.S. Army Old Guard will include a horse drawn caisson that will carry an exact replica of the famous Star-Spangled Banner Flag. This replica was hand stitched by volunteers at the Maryland Historical Society using authentic materials like those that were used on the original flag which is displayed in the Smithsonian. The flag will be ceremonially raised over the fort and the U.S. Army Drill Team will then provide a drill and ceremony performance. A cannon firing demonstration will also illustrate some of the tactics used to defend Baltimore during the planned British invasion. This will be followed by a performance of the U.S. Army Field Band and fireworks.
A Maryland Defense Force task force under the command of Col. (MDDF) George Rich will provide logistical and medical assistance to the National Park Service during this special event. “This event is very important for us because the modern day Maryland Militia is represented by the Maryland National Guard and the Maryland Defense Force,” explained Col. (MDDF) Rich. He also shared that, “It is important for Marylanders to know that two-hundred years later, we are still ready, willing and able to serve in a time of need.”
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: www.mddf.maryland.gov.
Maryland Defense Force Public Affairs
13 September 2013
The Maryland Defense Force will support the Star Spangled Banner Weekend Defenders’ Day commemoration on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland. This celebration of Defenders’ Day, Baltimore’s oldest holiday honors the successful defense of the city from British attack during the Battle of Baltimore in September of 1814. This historic battle was fought by Maryland Militiamen alongside the U.S. Army who repulsed the planned invasion of Baltimore by British forces during the War of 1812. The heroic efforts of the Maryland Militiamen alongside the U.S. Army at Fort McHenry helped to inspire Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner poem which later became our national anthem.
During the festivities on Saturday, a procession of the U.S. Army Old Guard will include a horse drawn caisson that will carry an exact replica of the famous Star-Spangled Banner Flag. This replica was hand stitched by volunteers at the Maryland Historical Society using authentic materials like those that were used on the original flag which is displayed in the Smithsonian. The flag will be ceremonially raised over the fort and the U.S. Army Drill Team will then provide a drill and ceremony performance. A cannon firing demonstration will also illustrate some of the tactics used to defend Baltimore during the planned British invasion. This will be followed by a performance of the U.S. Army Field Band and fireworks.
A Maryland Defense Force task force under the command of Col. (MDDF) George Rich will provide logistical and medical assistance to the National Park Service during this special event. “This event is very important for us because the modern day Maryland Militia is represented by the Maryland National Guard and the Maryland Defense Force,” explained Col. (MDDF) Rich. He also shared that, “It is important for Marylanders to know that two-hundred years later, we are still ready, willing and able to serve in a time of need.”
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: www.mddf.maryland.gov.
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