Michigan National Guard

Michigan-Latvia musical performances symbolize State Partnership Program's power
May 17, 2023 — When U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Melaney Miller first came to Latvia in 1996 with the Michigan National Guard’s 126th Army Band, she was a twenty-something percussionist looking for adventure. ... MORE

Michigan Governor visits National Guard troops, affirms partnership in Latvia
May 17, 2023 — On May 11, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer visited with Michigan National Guard Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 182nd Field Artillery Regiment at Camp Ādaži, Latvia. The Soldiers are in Latvia participating in exercise Solar Eclipse 23, a multinational training exercise to build interoperability between allies on NATO’s eastern flank... MORE

Alpena County Regional Airport to receive more than $50 million to repair runway
May 12, 2023 — The National Guard and Alpena County are investing more than $50 million in runway repairs and upgrades at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center and the Alpena County Regional Airport. The work will extend the life of the runway for 25 years, ensuring continued civilian and military use of the facility... MORE

Latvia honors Michigan National Guard partnership’s past, future with national postage stamp
May 11, 2023 — A new national postage stamp was unveiled May 3, 2023 by Latvia Post, honoring the 30th anniversary of Latvia’s defense cooperation with the Michigan National Guard under the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program (SPP). ... MORE

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