The Maryland Military Coalition held their 2023 Legislator of the Year Award Luncheon at the Naval Academy Club on Nov. 1. Five legislators were recognized for their work during the 2023 state legislative session. Shown here, from left to right, Del. Edith J. Patterson (D-Md.-28), Del. Michael J. Rogers (D-Md.-32), State Sen. Dawn Gile (D-Md.-33) and Del. Heather Bagnall (D-Md.-33C). (AFRO Photo / Tashi McQueen)