Mission: Ready to respond to support requirements of our State and Nation with a highly qualified team of service members, civilians and volunteer force. Vision: A transparent, agile and diverse organization providing a wealth of capabilities for the defense of our nation, support to our state; creating resiliency in our communities and strengthening our team by supporting its members and their families. 3D’s Diversity of Thought-Diversity of Capability-Diversity of People/Culture: The Military Department is as diverse as the communities we serve. This diversity is our greatest strength, enabling a level of excellence unmatched by any other organization. I expect leaders, mentor, and team members to embrace the 3 D’s and seek out opportunities to leverage them to enhance our abilities to meet our goals and objectives. Unrelenting Pursuit of Excellence: Winning teams are committed to excellence and are unwilling to compromise quality. I will ask each of you to join me in developing the Military Department into a championship team of high caliber performers. Each member brings unique skills and I am counting on each of our capabilities to create and sustain a culture of constant improvement. Share experiences, and don’t be afraid to challenge the status quo. Community Involvement / Volunteerism: The mark of any great organization is how it adds value to its community. I look to our team members to take their experience and capabilities and create opportunities for our fellow Marylanders. The best measure of our success is our investment in the future leaders of tomorrow. The Maryland Military Department has ample opportunities to provide mentorship (Challenge Program, Youth Camp) and volunteer, passing to the next generation the opportunities provided to each of us.