Relocate: Maryland

WHAT DOES BRAC MEAN TO MARYLAND? From the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development Although it’s a small state, just 250 miles long and 100 miles wide, Maryland has historically tory. During the War of 1812, for example, a of Baltimore was thwarted by U.S. troops, helping to preserve the fledgling nation. Civil War, as Union General George B. played a large role in our nation’s military hisBritish attack on the major commercial center Antietam was the site of a turning point in the McClellan turned back Confederate General With the onset of World War II, each Robert E. Lee’s invasion into Union territory, branch of the military trained thousands of theaters, and Maryland factories produced and artillery to supply the war effort. 12 RELOCATE MARYLAND 2008 Maryland will take on an even greater role in the defense of the country as the result of recent Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decisions.The 2005 BRAC process focused on transforming the U.S. military into a more efficient, more effective, and more adaptable operation. As these BRAC decisions are implemented, Maryland will gain new defense programs and greater prominence in defense and homeland security. in one of the bloodiest battles in U.S. history. personnel on Maryland’s military installations for service in both the European and Pacific military aircraft, Liberty ships, jeeps, weapons, Among the moves: access to a full array of medical services at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, formed when Walter Reed Army Medical Center’s operations move to the ical center will include the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, which researches and treats post-traumatic stress disorders and traumatic brain injuries. • The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), which provides complete information-technology services to the Department of Defense, is moving its headquarters from Northern Virginia to Fort Meade. • The Army’s Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, National Naval Medical Center.The new med- Mike Morgan Warfighter Information Network—is Aberdeen Proving Ground. Surveillance, and Reconnaissance operation (Team C4ISR)—which services the Army’s maneuver control, fire support, air defense, intelligence, combat-service support, tactical radios, satellite communications, and the moving from Fort Monmouth, N.J., to In addition, U.S. military personnel will have

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Relocate: Maryland Contents Maryland Map Welcome! Real Estate: Its Contribution to the MD Economy Why Use a REALTOR® What does BRAC Mean to Maryland? Allegany Anne Arundel/Annapolis Resources Baltimore County Baltimore City Calvert Caroline Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Garrett Harford Howard Kent Montgomery Prince George’s Queen Anne’s Somerset St. Mary’s Talbot Washington Wicomico Worcester/Ocean City

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