The Maryland National Guard is supporting civil authorities at the direction of the Governor in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and will remain involved and ready to respond as long as needed. Soldiers and Airmen provide critical capabilities such as transportation, commodity distribution, medical augmentation, and more. For more information, please contact the MDNG Public Affairs office at...
The 2020 deployment of U.S. Navy hospital ships -- the USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) and USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) -- are providing medical support to Americans in regions significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Navy medical professionals on both ships will assist local health care providers by offering care to persons who do not have the virus, freeing local hospitals and clinics to treat...
Department of Defense Response to COVID-19
After Operation Desert Storm, the National Guard saw its federal mission change, with more frequent call-ups in response to regional crises in Haiti, Bosnia, Kosovo and the skies over Iraq. The Guard also expanded its scope of operations with peacekeeping rotations in the Sinai and the Balkans.
Following the attacks of September 11, 2001, tens of thousands of Guard members have mobilized...
U.S. European Command works with NATO and partner nations to address security and defense in Europe and parts of the Middle East and Eurasia.
U.S. Southern Command works with allies and partners across Central and South America to enhance peace, promote human rights, deter illegal activities and conduct multinational military exercises.
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command works with its partners to promote development, enhance security, deter aggression and provide humanitarian assistance.
The feature page showcases the scope of CBP’s efforts to search for and rescue migrants in distress, protect migrants from smuggling organizations, and provide life-saving support at Ports of Entry.
