Michigan National Guard

U.S. National Guard Provides Emergency Medicine Mentoring at 14 Military Hospital
November 16, 2021 — In October, members of the U.S. Army National Guard from the state of Michigan provided emergency medicine mentorship at 14 Military Hospital. This exchange is part of the U.S. Embassy’s investment in security assistance for Liberia, helping to rebuild the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL)’s capabilities and enhance regional security... MORE

110th Wing member links data for EUCOM, AFRICOM air components
November 16, 2021 — RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – When military assets from land, air, sea, space and cyberspace converge to support one cohesive mission, the Department of Defense applies the term “Joint All-Domain Operations.” Synchronizing this kind of coordinated action between jets, tanks, artillery, ships and satellites is a complex and daunting task for any... MORE

Michigan Air National Guard Lt. Col. Colin Alexander, an air battle manager with the 603d Air Operations Center, is a member of the Joint Interface Control Cell (JICC) at U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa, Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

Governor’s 20 Showcases Top Michigan Rifle and Pistol Marksmen
November 15, 2021 — “The Governor’s Twenty features nine individual events consisting of five pistol and four rifle contests,” said Capt. Marshall Halas, Delta Company Commander, 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment and Governor’s Twenty match director. “The Soldiers compete against each other in three matches each of the next three days.”... MORE

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Michigan National Guard stand together as the 2021 winners of the Governor’s Twenty marksmanship competition at Camp Grayling Maneuver Training Center, Michigan, November 4, 2021. Soldiers competed in four rifle and five pistol events over a three-day period, with the top 20 percent receiving a special Governor’s Twenty tab to wear on their combat uniforms. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Joe Legros)

MING Task Force 46 Conducts Dense Urban Terrain Exercise in Los Angeles
October 27, 2021 — “There is no better example of urban sprawl than Los Angeles (LA),” said Col. Chris McKinney, chief of staff for Task Force 46, Michigan Army National Guard. “The complexity of population, variety of infrastructure and distance makes for a uniquely challenging training environment for dense urban terrain (DUT) exercises and response.”... MORE

Michigan National Guard's Task Force 46 Conducts Dense Urban Terrain Exercise in Los Angeles

Michigan, a place for rapid innovation
October 26, 2021 — After the official unveiling of the newly branded National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC), which includes the Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center and Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, and the Kelly Johnson Joint All-Domain Innovation Center (KJJADIC) at Selfridge Air National Guard Base (SANGB) in 2020, the Michigan National Guard (MING) has remained laser focused on increasing its training capabilities and innovation efforts. It’s established a living laboratory where new ideas and technologies are born, tested, and evaluated for the future war fight. As the battlefield expands across all domains, land, air, sea, space, and cyber Michigan is uniquely positioned to lead, and thanks to numerous industry partners, is amplifying its growing prominence in this field... MORE

Michigan Soldiers test endurance and skills during Best Warrior Competition
October 25, 2021 — The Michigan Army National Guard recently held its Best Warrior Competition (BWC) to determine Michigan’s Soldier of the Year and noncommissioned officer (NCO) of the year. For the competition, Michigan Soldiers arrived at Fort Custer Training Center on Oct. 18, to demonstrate their commitment to the Army values, embody the warrior ethos, and represent the force of the future. At the conclusion four days later, only one NCO and one Soldier would be named Michigan’s best... MORE

Michigan’s Regional Training Site-teaches technical skills, enhances leadership potential
October 25, 2021 — The Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) continues to build relevance and readiness not only for Army National Guard Soldiers, but also the Army Reserve and active component. Through the Regional Training Site-Maintenance (RTS-M), 177th Regiment, Regional Training Institute (RTI), located at the Fort Custer Training Center (FCTC), MIARNG instructors are qualifying Soldiers from all Army components in vehicle maintenance career fields, while also enhancing the leadership skills instilled through service in the Armed Forces. ... MORE

The Best of Three Worlds: Michigan National Guard’s Maj. Rebecca Rodriguez
October 25, 2021 — The Michigan National Guard values and celebrates the diversity and dynamic backgrounds of service members in our ranks. Throughout the year as we recognize the unique contributions these brave men and women bring to our formation, we want to share some of their stories with you. This month as we observe Hispanic Heritage Month, we have asked Maj. Rebecca Rodriguez to share her story... MORE

Michigan National Guard Soldiers complete new weapons course
October 25, 2021 — AUGUSTA, Mich. – Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers zeroed in on one of the fundamentals of being a Soldier this month, completing the Army’s new individual weapons qualification course.“This new individual weapons qualification course is more realistic,” said Sgt. 1st Class Williams Burns, assigned to the 177th Regiment, Regional Training... MORE

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Dean Miller, 177th Regiment, Regional Training Institute, Michigan Army National Guard, conducts the Army’s new individual weapons qualification course, Fort Custer Training Center, Augusta, Mich., Oct. 15, 2021. The new course replaces the previous annual marksmanship qualification standards with one that requires Soldiers to engage targets faster and to operate as they would in combat.

Army National Guard tackles modernization challenges
October 19, 2021 — WASHINGTON – The Army National Guard must continue to focus on modernization to remain competitive with adversaries and responsive to the needs of the communities it serves, senior Army Guard leaders said during a discussion panel at the annual Association of the U.S. Army conference in Washington Oct. 12."The Army National Guard will modernize as... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, the director of the Army National Guard, leads other Army Guard senior leaders in a discussion on future operational challenges during a panel forum at the annual Association of the U.S. Army conference in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. Panel members focused on the Army’s Regionally Aligned Readiness and Modernization Model, digital culture, future workforce and balancing state and federal missions, as key points in ensuring Army Guard readiness to meet those mission requirements.