The Story of The Heroes of The Maryland Defense Force Who Deployed To Louisiana During Hurricane Katrina

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Today we are adding an incredible article covering the first ever deployment of The Maryland Defense Force in its history. The deployment was an emergency response to Hurricane Katrina and the horrific devastation it left behind. The mobilization involved hundreds of troops from The Maryland Defense Force, required close integration with the Maryland National Guard and lasted for 18 days. The deployment’s importance is underscored by its unprecedented scale and the critical support it provided in a time of immense need, illustrating the effectiveness of organized and collaborative disaster response efforts. At the end of the mission over thousands of patients and Louisianian’s were treated by the medical professional of The Maryland Defense Force

• Operation Lifeline: Health Care Professionals From Maryland Respond to Hurricane Katrina
  • Summary: The historic deployment of The Maryland Defense Force during Hurricane Katrina
  • Published 2006
  • Authors: Lieutenant Colonel Richard Colgan, M.D., MDDF Major Kisha Davis, M.D., MDDF and Colonel Robert A. Barish, M.D., MDDF