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May 28, 2026
In Our Communities | On Base | State/Local

Maryland Guard Meets with Estonian Partners for Cyber Exercise 

As a part of Sword 26, 40 Maryland National Guard members met with their Estonian counterparts for a cybersecurity training exercise, according to a Guard report. Members from the Army and Air Force National Guard shared strategies with Estonian officials while taking on a realistic scenario, where two teams competed to either protect or breach a network. 

Missouri Community Prepares for Record-Breaking Flag Day 

Branson, Missouri, is preparing for an America 250 event with record-breaking aspirations. On June 14, the community will attempt to set a Flag Day Guinness World Record for the largest collection of flags, which will be photographed with arial drones and attended by an official Guinness judge. After the flag event, the city will celebrate with a parade in historic downtown Branson, according to the Branson website. 

Army National Guard photo by Elise Moore 

May 28, 2026
In Our Communities | On Base | State/Local

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