Maryland is now the only state without a National Guard flying mission following the inactivation of its A-10s, as reported by WBALTV 11 News on September 23rd, 2025, between 4 PM and 11 PM UTC. The final batches of A-10 planes departed Maryland for Arizona, marking the cessation of the state's National Guard flying operations. This development leaves Maryland as the sole state in the nation without an active National Guard flying mission. The inactivation of the A-10s signifies the end of this specific capability for the Maryland National Guard. In other news, the White House issued a statement on September 23rd, 2025, regarding National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week 2025.
