BALTIMORE COUNTY — Ever wonder what life is like for a civilian soldier? Dozens of Maryland employers got a rare chance to find out—experiencing firsthand the training, discipline, and commitment it takes for their employees to serve in the National Guard and Reserve while maintaining civilian careers.

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From helicopter rides to tactical training simulations, the experience gave employers a closer look at the balance their employees strike between military duty and everyday work life.

Blayde Relich, who works at Middle River Flights, admitted the day changed his perspective.

“Yeah, there's a lot that goes into it. I thought working across t

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