Michigan National Guard

3-126th Infantry Regiment holds scout, sniper selection
May 4, 2023 — The 3rd Battalion, 126th Infantry Regiment held a selection event for their scout platoon and sniper section, April 27-30, 2023, at the Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center... MORE

Camp Grayling training on state land will follow land use permit process
April 28, 2023 — Low-impact training planned by the Michigan National Guard around Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center will require the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to apply for limited land use permits, as outlined by a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the DMVA... MORE

3-238 th GSAB Spouse Lift takes family-Guard relationship to new heights
April 26, 2023 — Spouses of soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB) were afforded a unique opportunity to fly in the brigade’s helicopters during a spouse lift event at the Grand Ledge Armory, April 15, 2023. ... MORE

MING hosts its largest-ever joint professional development training
April 24, 2023 — The Michigan National Guard hosted its seventh annual joint professional development training April 19-21 at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center. ... MORE

127th Wing Airmen named best in Air National Guard
April 6, 2023 — The 127th Forces Support Squadron’s Services team received the Air National Guard’s Senior Master Sgt. Kenneth W. Disney Award for operating the best dining facility in the ANG. In early March, a team of ANG inspectors visited Selfridge to observe food preparation, review records, interview Airmen and – perhaps most importantly – have lunch in the unit’s dining facility. The award was announced in late March. "Our Services Airmen take great pride in providing a nutritious and delicious meal to the wing every month," said Lt. Col. Lisa Boggs, 127th FSS commander. “Winning the Disney award is confirmation of the skill and the teamwork that our Airmen bring to every meal service."... MORE

Michigan Airman Earns Army Air Assault Badge
April 5, 2023 — A 127th Wing Defender completed the “10 toughest days in the Army” in March, becoming among the relatively few Air National Guard Airmen authorized to wear the Air Assault Badge on his uniform. ... MORE

Senior Airman Joe Fitzgerald, 127th Security Forces Squadron, wears an Army Assault Badge after becoming one of the few Air National Guard Airmen to earn the award following a training course at Fort Benning, Georgia, March 24, 2023. Fitzgerald is the only Airman in the Michigan Air National Guard in recent memory to earn the badge. (U.S. Air National Guard photo)

MING recognized with Installation and Environmental Award
March 22, 2023 — The Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO) was recently selected as the Army National Guard Fiscal Year 22 Installation and Environmental Awards program Region 4 winner... MORE

Michigan National Guard Biathlon Team competes in CNGB Biathlon Championship
March 10, 2023 — The Michigan National Guard (MING) biathlon team had 13 Soldiers test their mettle by competing against Guardsmen from 25 states in the 2023 Chief National Guard Bureau (CNGB) Biathlon Championships at the Camp Ethan Allen Firing Range, Jericho, Vermont, Feb. 17-22... MORE

MING biathlon team competes in CNGB Biathlon Championship

Honoring with Dignity: Michigan’s longest serving Honor Guard member
March 10, 2023 — The U.S. Air Force honor guard uniform features several accouterments: epaulets, formal white gloves, service caps, and the silver cord. Unlike other Air Force uniforms, it lacks the name of the person wearing it. This symbolizes that honor guard members do not represent themselves, but rather the U.S. Air Force and its values to the American public and the world. Honor guard members live by the mantras, “Nameless and Selfless Service” and “To Honor with Dignity”. Master Sgt. Carmen LaGuardia exemplifies them both... MORE

Michigan Job Challenge Program Prepares Youth for the Workplace
February 17, 2023 — The Michigan Job Challenge Program (MJCP) is a free, voluntary, 20-week residential co-ed program guiding youth towards responsible citizenship and a life-sustaining career. The Job Challenge program motivates at-risk youth by helping to instill self-discipline, leadership and responsibility. During their time in the program, students can earn their GED or High School diploma, as well as college credits from Kellogg Community College (KCC). Life skills such as time management, budgeting and responsibility for one’s surroundings are developed in order to help the students be successful when heading out into the community to find a career... MORE