Michigan National Guard

Making a difference through Northern Strike
August 8, 2021 — Master Sgt. Rick Boyer doesn’t have that problem. Boyer has spent 21 years as a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), first in the Illinois Air National Guard (ANG) before coming to the Michigan ANG. For the last seven years, he has trained Airmen from across the country as a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) instructor and scheduler by running TACP exercises for Northern Strike (NS) 21-2 out of the Carmeuse Lime and Stone Quarry in Rogers City. As an instructor, he has made a definite push to implement and search out new technology that will benefit his unit, state, and career field, and ultimately the nation... MORE

MING provides chaplain services to Marines during Northern Strike 21
August 8, 2021 — Chaplains have been integrated in the service and became permanent positions during the Revolutionary War. Some of their functions include caring for the spiritual well-being of service members regardless of their religious backgrounds and helping them meet challenges in areas like religion, morals, and morale. One Michigan Army National Guard chaplain candidate was able to put his service to task during Michigan’s largest joint forces exercise- Northern Strike 21 (NS 21)... MORE

Grayling MATES attracts WV Field Artillery Regiment
August 6, 2021 — Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center’s 147,500 square foot Maneuver and Training Equipment Site (MATES) is critical for storing and maintaining military equipment housed at the National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC). The storage space, training opportunities, and expertise of the Michigan National Guard’s MATES staff offers unique options for units from other states to house their equipment in preparation for training. ... MORE

Nearly 20 Years After 9/11, DoD Emergency Responders Build from Experience and Share Best Practices
August 6, 2021 — Nearly 20 Years After 9/11, DoD Emergency Responders Build from Experience and Share Best Practices ... MORE

127th Wing leads way in historic highway landing
August 5, 2021 — Members of the Michigan National Guard’s 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, made history today when they successfully landed and generated modern military aircraft from a United States highway for the first time. Two A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots of the 127th Wing, two A-10 pilots of the 355th Wing, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, and six C-146 Wolfhounds aircrew members from the Air Force Special Operations Command, Duke Field, Florida, executed the mission, landing the aircraft on a closed portion of Michigan State Highway M-32 here, as part of a training event named “Thunder Landing Zone (LZ).” ... MORE

Michigan National Guard, Liberia strengthen SPP partnership
July 30, 2021 — GRAYLING, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard is solidifying its relationship with the Armed Forces of the Republic of Liberia under the State Partnership Program during the Northern Strike 21 exercise.Soldiers from Liberia are among an estimated 5,100 participants from various states and countries for Northern Strike 21. The exercise is at two... MORE

Soldiers with the Michigan National Guard train members of the Armed Forces of Liberia on weapons systems using the engagement skills trainer at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Grayling, Michigan, July 27, 2021. Through the State Partnership Program, Michigan has teamed with Latvia and Liberia.

Michigan Air Guard to make history with landing exercise near Alpena
July 30, 2021 — The Michigan National Guard, in coordination with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and local partners, plans to close a portion of Michigan State Highway M-32 for five hours on August 5 to test its ability to land aircraft on roadways designed for cars and trucks... MORE

Northern Strike returns to Northern Michigan
July 22, 2021 — Northern Strike (NS) 21-2, one of the Department of Defense’s largest reserve component readiness exercises, is scheduled to take place across Northern Michigan July 31 to August 14... MORE

Guardsman Highlight: U.S. Army Sgt. Corey Block
July 1, 2021 — U.S. Army Sgt. Corey Block, a motor transport operator with the 1463rd Transportation Company, participates in unpacking the vehicles after his unit returns to Fort Custer, Michigan, May 18, 2021. The unit was finishing with the main portion of their annual training (AT) during Operation Patriot Press. ... MORE

Michigan Guard sets up communications during annual training
June 30, 2021 — AUGUSTA, Mich. – Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers with the 156th Expeditionary Signal Battalion honed their skills June 21 at Fort Custer Training Center, setting up satellite communications during an annual training exercise. “We’re here for AT and are conducting a battalion command post exercise,” said Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Perk, a platoon... MORE

U.S. Army Pvt. Nathan Kipp, left, and U.S. Army Cpl. Morgan Long, 156th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Michigan Army National Guard, set up signal communications during annual training, Fort Custer Training Center, Augusta, Michigan, June 21, 2021. The Soldiers were conducting a battalion command post exercise and providing network support for simulated brigade and battalion size elements.