History
Marylanders have a proud heritage of defending and serving their communities in times of war and disaster. From the volunteer colonial militias of the 17th century, to the citizen soldiers that responded to America's great conflicts that have touched the state, Maryland has come together to protect our shores and borders in times of distress and disaster. That inherited spirit of service gave birth to The Maryland State Guard during the past two world wars and is the origin of the Maryland Defense Force.
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—José Ortega Y Gasset (1883–1955)
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—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
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