JFHQ DET MDARNG

• Joint Force Headquarters Detachment (JFHQ DET) MDARNG serves as the command and control headquarters element for the Maryland Army National Guard, integrating both Army and Air National Guard assets for statewide and national missions. • The unit plays a crucial role in homeland security and emergency response, coordinating National Guard responses to natural disasters, civil disturbances, and other emergencies in Maryland. • JFHQ DET MDARNG supports Operation Noble Eagle, providing security and support following the September 11, 2001 attacks, including augmentation of security at critical infrastructure sites. • The detachment is housed at the historic Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore, a building with roots dating back to 1901 and significant ties to Maryland's military history. • JFHQ DET MDARNG regularly participates in multi-state exercises such as Vigilant Guard, simulating large-scale disaster response with agencies across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. • Members of the unit have deployed in support of overseas operations, including Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, serving in both staff and operational capacities. • The unit supports the State Partnership Program (SPP), helping foster military-to-military cooperation between Maryland and its partner nations, such as Estonia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. • In 2015, JFHQ DET MDARNG coordinated the National Guard response to the Baltimore unrest following the death of Freddie Gray, mobilizing thousands of Guard members to restore order. • The detachment's Cyber Defense Team works closely with state and federal agencies to protect Maryland's critical cyber infrastructure against emerging threats. • JFHQ DET MDARNG is tasked with the continuity of government operations for Maryland, ensuring that state leadership and essential services remain functional during emergencies or attacks.