Michigan National Guard

MING Soldier Uses Several Educational Benefits
May 13, 2021 — The first 10 years of service in the Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) has contributed to Sgt. Lettia Morgan’s continued education, as she pursued degrees in psychology first, and now nursing. The Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program (MINGSTAP) and Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) became Morgan’s sources of financial aid... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Lettia Morgan with the Michigan Army National Guard, currently serving with Michigan’s Task Force Red Lion COVID-19 Vaccination/Testing Team (CVTT), poses for a photo

Michigan National Guard Soldier on the offense against COVID-19
May 12, 2021 — MARQUETTE, Mich. – Throughout 2020, Michigan Army National Guard Sgt. John Toomey helped defend his community in his role as a civilian nurse practitioner in the intensive care unit treating COVID-19 cases. In early 2021, he moved to the COVID-19 offense, joining the Michigan National Guard's vaccine mission in the northern part of the state.“At... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. John Toomey, assigned to the COVID-19 Vaccination Testing Team Task Force North, Michigan National Guard, conducts administrative procedures during a vaccination event in Marquette April 29, 2021.

Northern Strike 21-2 set for the summer
May 11, 2021 — The Final Planning Conference (FPC) for Northern Strike (NS) 21-2, one of the National Guard’s largest joint, readiness producing exercises, was held May 4-6, 2021, at Camp Grayling Maneuver Training Center. The final touches were put on the plan to ensure a successful execution later this year. ... MORE

Highway dedication honors Army Sgt. Matthew R. Soper
May 11, 2021 — On Friday, April 30, Michigan State Representative Julie Alexander paid tribute to Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) Sgt. Matthew Soper, who was killed in Iraq in 2007, by renaming a portion of M-60 in Jackson County the ‘Sergeant Matthew R. Soper Memorial Highway’... MORE

A highway memorial sign was unveiled on M-60 in Jackson County May 30, 2021 honoring Army Sgt. Matthew R. Soper

Michigan ANG supports Air Force communication networks in Europe
May 5, 2021 — RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – When faced with challenging or unforeseen circumstances, the air component staff at U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa has long had a proven provider of solutions it can turn to.The men and women of the Michigan Air National Guard's 217th Air Operations Group have been aligned for more than a decade with the... MORE

Members of the 110th Wing (pictured from left to right), Senior Airman Donovan Wentworth, 110th Communications Flight; Staff Sgt. Jennifer Rumsey, Tech. Sgt. Justin Oosterbaan, Lt. Col. Daniel Fawcett, Tech. Sgt. Robert Zellers, Master Sgt. Brian Leonard, Tech. Sgt. Lewis Banks, Staff Sgt. Robert Rainone, 217th Air Component Operations Squadron and Staff Sgt. Ryan Swartzendruber, the 110th Operations Group, stands for a team photo on April 29, 2021, at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Battle Creek, Mich.

Former Marine Scout Sniper sets sights on career in the Michigan Air National Guard
May 5, 2021 — National Guard members join the military for various reasons. For some, it could be simply to serve their community, state or nation, to secure financial aid for college or to gain valuable work experience. One member of the Michigan Air National Guard (MIANG) pursued enlistment with the National Guard to secure affordable health insurance for his family... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bob Devisser, 110th Security Forces Squadron, 110th Wing, Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, poses for a portrait

Building Future Leaders: MING hosts leadership training
April 29, 2021 — In an effort to develop leaders of the future, the Michigan National Guard (MING) recently hosted a joint enlisted and company grade officer professional development training April 23-25 at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center. Fostering leadership within this next generation of MING members is critical to the future success of the organization and the state as a whole. ... MORE

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. William W. Russell III, state command sergeant major and senior enlisted leader of the Michigan National Guard addresses a group during a joint enlisted and company grade officer professional development training

National Guard scholarship helps fuel desire to fly; clears financial obstacles
April 29, 2021 — With dreams of becoming a pilot, one Michigan National Guard (MING) Soldier is taking advantage of the National Guard Minuteman Scholarship while attending the Army’s ROTC program at Western Michigan University (WMU)... MORE

U.S. Army ROTC Cadet Carly Ness, with the Western Michigan University (WMU) Army ROTC program, poses for a portrait at the Army ROTC office in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on April 27, 2021.

Michigan National Guard Soldier seizes opportunities to pursue civilian career
April 28, 2021 — WHITE PIGEON, Mich.—Joining the Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) was a choice that made perfect sense to Pfc. Donald Mass as he maneuvered through college in preparation for a career in law enforcement... MORE

U.S. Army Pfc. Donald Mass, a shower and laundry specialist with the 464th Quartermaster Company, Michigan Army National Guard, currently serving with Task Force Spartan, a Michigan COVID-19 Vaccination Testing Team (CVTT), provides administrative assistance during a recent community-based vaccination event in White Pigeon, Michigan on April 22, 2021.

Michigan Soldier solidifies citizenship through service to community
April 26, 2021 — FLINT, Mich.—Born in China, Michigan Army National Guard Soldier Spc. Melissa Bellgreen arrived in the United States at age one through the international adoption process. She completed the administrative requirements and became an American citizen when she was eight. Now, as a Citizen-Soldier, she has answered her call to duty in the fight against COVID-19 as the Michigan National Guard continues supporting local health care organizations in the delivery and administration of the vaccination to Michiganders... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Melissa Bellgreen, a combat medic with the Michigan Army National Guard currently serving with Michigan’s Task Force Spartan COVID-19 Vaccination/Testing Team (CVTT), assists the Genesee County Health Department during a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for local residents held at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Flint, Michigan,