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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...

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...

Michigan Air National Guard members attend communications workshop
April 23, 2021 — The Michigan Air National Guard (MIANG) is making a concerted effort to understand how communication can impact the mission while investing in Airmen and their families. The MIANG invited Our Community Listens, a non-profit group that offers communications skills training, to hold their third class in as many years for Airmen at the Joint Forces Headquarters in Lansing, April 12-14...

National Guard Bureau chief visits Michigan’s NADWC
April 22, 2021 — GRAYLING, Mich. — The Michigan National Guard (MING) recently showcased one of its major resources — the National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC) to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (CNGB), Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson and Director of the Army National Guard, Lt. Gen. Jon A. Jensen. ...

Michigan Air National Guard invests in Airmen; families through communication training
April 19, 2021 — The Michigan Air National Guard (MIANG) and the Chapman Foundation for Caring Communities (CFCC) partnership has bolstered an innovative pilot program called “In the Chocks” that invests in Airmen by providing tangible skills to enhance communication, which can lead to better relationships—both personally and professionally...

Guard helps vaccinate thousands of Detroit residents
April 14, 2021 — DETROIT – The city of Detroit’s effort to vaccinate all residents who want the COVID-19 vaccine requires an all-hands-on-deck approach. At the mass vaccination clinic at TCF Center, the Michigan National Guard helps vaccinate an average of 4,000 people a day.Once a request for assistance is received by the Michigan Department of Health and Human...

Michigan National Guard assists with COVID-19 vaccinations
February 24, 2021 — BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard helped the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services vaccinate hundreds of people in Berrien County as part of a statewide effort to fight COVID-19."Today's clinic is a second-dose clinic," said Courtney Davis, deputy health officer for the Berrien County Health Department. "This is...