Michigan National Guard

Michigan National Guard Awarded Critical Intelligence and Electronic Warfare & Sensors Battalion
October 8, 2021 — LANSING, Mich. — A new Intelligence and Electronic Warfare & Sensors (IEWS) Battalion, which brings with it nearly 200 high-skill personnel positions, will join the ranks of the Michigan National Guard (MING) as part of the U.S. Army’s recently announced future investment plans... MORE

Michigan Cybersecurity and joint cyber units keep joint networks secure during Northern Strike
September 28, 2021 — LANSING, Mich.— During Northern Strike 21 (NS21), the 272nd Cyber Operations Squadron (272 COS), with the Michigan Air National Guard trained with the 273rd COS, Texas National Guard, in mission assurance through keeping networks safe. Cybersecurity consistently takes measures to protect information technology from unauthorized use and is crucial to safeguarding against unauthorized access to information and enabling mission success. Cybersecurity units must incorporate many functions to balance the cybersecurity risk with the assuring capabilities required for mission success... MORE

Maj. Richard Frantz, 272nd Cyber Operations chief of training, explains the Threat Cloud program to SrA Kelsie Hubbart, and SrA Micah Sage, cyber operators on the operations floor at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Sept. 14, 2020. Threat Cloud was recently used in a joint mission to improve traffic conditions for the state of Michigan during Operation Resilience, Innovative Readiness Training. (Michigan Air National Guard Photo by: Staff Sgt. Bethany Rizor/Released)

MIARNG practices environmental stewardship, conservation
September 27, 2021 — Serving and protecting Michigan’s citizens is a known priority of the Michigan Army National Guard. They are charged with preserving the abundant natural resources throughout the state. Providing this responsible stewardship of the environment is accomplished through the hard work of the MIARNG environmental management team across the state... MORE

Building on success: communications, signal integration at NS
September 23, 2021 — There is a military saying regarding field training that if you can’t communicate, all you are doing is camping. Northern Strike (NS), the Michigan National Guard’s joint forces, multi-component, multinational exercise, pushes units to their signal and communications limits. The exercise demands communications personnel attending utilize their immense skillset, think innovatively, operate equipment in a real-world environment, and work with counterparts from other services... MORE

Army Aviation Partners with Civilian First Responders for Aircraft Accident Prep
September 16, 2021 — IONIA, Mich.— Soldiers with the Michigan National Guard (MING) Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) conducted cold-load and aircraft familiarity training with Ionia County fire and EMS personnel during a pre-accident plan rehearsal in Ionia, Sept. 15, 2021. “There’s a lot of things we don’t understand before we approach an aircraft accident... MORE

Michigan Army National Guard’s Sgt. 1st Class John Sheehan, the state standardization instructor for Joint Forces Headquarters in Lansing, shares about common items carried in the Blackhawk with local fire department and emergency medical services personnel in Ionia, Michigan, Sept. 15, 2021. The Army Aviation Support Facility conducted cold-load and aircraft familiarity training with civilian partners during a pre-accident plan rehearsal. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Capt. Joe Legros)

Honoring Northern Michigan’s Hometown Heroes
September 16, 2021 — When Senior Airman Jessica Selissen was given the opportunity to create and produce a podcast during her college internship at 9&10 news in Cadillac this summer, she knew exactly what she wanted to focus on: honoring Northern Michigan’s veterans. The Northern Michigan Hometown Heroes podcast she created for the news station’s website is Selissen’s way of honoring veterans for their sacrifice and service... MORE

Texas National Guard conducts validation exercise during NS
September 14, 2021 — GRAYLING, Mich. – Soldiers with the Texas Army National Guard's 36th Sustainment Brigade seized an opportunity during Northern Strike 21 to get battle-ready, conducting their validation exercise.NS 21 is one of the National Guard's largest joint training exercises, in northern Michigan at the Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center with the... MORE

Soldiers with the 294th Quartermaster Company, 338th Quartermaster Company, Texas Army National Guard, the 3rd Special Forces Group, soldiers with the Latvian Army’s Special Forces Group and British Army’s 4th Battalion, Parachute Regiment (4 PARA), jump out of a C-130 Hercules aircraft over Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Grayling, Michigan, Aug. 13, 2021. The service members conducted joint airborne training during Northern Strike 21.

MING members work with veterans at the Michigan Veteran Homes
September 10, 2021 — Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic the Michigan National Guard (MING) has served as a critical partner at the Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids (MVHGR). What started as helping with screening and testing has transformed to MING service members serving a critical role in providing support for resident members daily activities and life enrichment... MORE

New Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids Hosts Community
September 9, 2021 — The Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids (MVHGR) held an open house for local leaders, veteran service organizations, community members and the media at the newly-constructed Home on July 22. Construction of the new Home began in April 2019 and funding for the project came from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs State Home Construction Grant Program, which contributed $40.9 million, and the state of Michigan, which covered the remaining $22 million for a total project cost of $62.9 million. ... MORE

New Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids Home Hosts Community

Michigan National Guard family programs provides invaluable resources for service members
August 24, 2021 — The Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) Family Programs division serves as a one-stop shop providing support and services to National Guard members, their families, and veterans as they transition through life. Family programs assist in emergency situations such as financial need, employment preparedness and job searches, scholarship information, assistance during deployments, among other things... MORE