UPCOMING EVENTS:

MARYLAND DEFENSE FORUM TO BE HELD JUNE 5-6, 2023

You are invited to attend the inaugural Maryland Defense Forum, June 5-6 in Annapolis, MD! This event will bring together installation, industry and federal and state government leaders for a professional development opportunity focused on the issues facing Maryland's military installations and communities.

If you are a community leader committed to supporting service members and their families, a military leader from a Maryland installation, a state or federal government collaborator, or any other stakeholder from across the mid-Atlantic, this event is for you! 

This is your chance to get in front of key decision-makers and explore the issues and innovative partnerships that are defining the future of our nation’s defense.

Topics include:

• Defense budget issues at the state level
• Emerging military legislative themes in Maryland
• Best practices for military-civilian support organizations
• Maryland military infrastructure challenges
• Federal grant opportunities
• Identifying greatest needs
• Community-installation partnership case studies

To learn more, visit defensecommunities.org/regional/maryland today!

ANNUAL ARMY ALLIANCE DINNER MEETING TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Army Alliance Annual Dinner Meeting will be held September 11, 2023 at Water's Edge Events Center,  Belcamp.  More info to follow.

This event was moved away from the first Monday in June so that the Army Alliance, our sponsors, and the entire defense community can participate in the Maryland Regional Defense Forum that will be held June 5-6 in Annapolis.  More info to follow on both events.

PAST EVENTS:

ANNUAL ARMY ALLIANCE LUNCHEON MEETING HELD MARCH 15, 2023

The Army Alliance held their Annual Luncheon meeting on March 15, 2023 at Water’s Edge Events Center, Belcamp.  Our featured speaker was Brigadier General Adam R. Flasch, Director, Joint Staff - (MD), Joint Force Headquarters, Baltimore, MD, He addressed  National Guard activities on APG and at the Havre de Grace Barracks as well as state-wide efforts.  Also we:

• Recognized our 2023 Defense Community Champion, Curtis Beulah, Chairperson of the Sgt. Alfred B. Hilton Foundation.
• Received an update of the Army Alliance focused initiatives for 2024.
• Heard about the progress of the Discovery Center at Water’s Edge (and received a tour after the luncheon).

ANNUAL ARMY ALLIANCE BREAKFAST MEETING HELD DECEMBER 1, 2022

The Army Alliance held their Annual Breakfast Meeting on December 1, 2022 8 at the Richlin Ballroom.  Our speaker, Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA) Dan Dailey, U.S. Army Retired, addressed how our community can better support soldiers transitioning out of military service as well as how our community can support those who are serving or considering military service.  Read the APG News article.

ANNUAL ARMY ALLIANCE DINNER MEETING HELD JUNE 6, 2022

The Army Alliance Annual Dinner meeting was held on June 6, 2022 at Water's Edge Events Center.  Our guest speakers (Dr. Patrick Baker, Dr. Eric Moore, and Dr. Jeff Curry) addressed APG's role in the nation's response to COVID-19. Here are links to the presentations:
Army Alliance
Army Research Laboratory Video
Army Research Laboratory (Dr. Baker) Presentation
Chemical Biological Center (Dr. Moore) Presentation with videos
Joint Program Executive Officer Chemical, Biological, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense
          (Dr. Curry) Presentation

CHESAPEAKE SCIENCE & SECURITY CORRIDOR NAMED 2018 'GREAT AMERICAN DEFENSE COMMUNITY'

The Chesapeake Science & Security Corridor (CSSC) is one of five communities across the country named to the 2018 class of Great American Defense Communities.  The Great American Defense Communities, recognizes military communities and regions that help improve the quality of life for service members and military families. Communities are chosen through a competitive nomination process based on community building and integration, support and collaboration, educational and employment opportunities, and family support. CLICK HERE to read more about this prestigious national award.