Michigan National Guard

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

NY and MI Guard Air War Experts Participate in Nordic Conference
February 16, 2023 — COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Three New York Air National Guardsmen who plan and execute air war campaigns participated in a workshop designed to ensure that the militaries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland know what’s flying in the skies above their region.The New York Airmen, all assigned to the 152nd Air Operations Group based at Hancock Field Air... MORE

Military personnel from the United States, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden pose for a photograph during a conference focused on sharing airspace information in Copenhagen, Denmark, in January 2023. The New York Air National Guard's 152nd Air Operations Group sent a delegation of three officers to the meeting.

Florida Air Guard Conducts Cold Weather Training in Michigan
February 16, 2023 — ALPENA COMBAT READINESS TRAINING CENTER, Mich. – Florida Air National Guard Airmen of the 290th Joint Communications Support Squadron traveled to Michigan to test mission capabilities and readiness in frigid weather Feb. 6-17.The Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center training tested the unit’s ability to establish and operate full-scale,... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 290th Joint Communications Support Squadron set up satellite terminals during an exercise Feb. 10, 2023, at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan. The exercise tested their ability to establish communication in extreme cold. (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring sensitive information.)

Northern Strike 23-2 Middle Planning Conference completed
February 14, 2023 — A week after completing this year’s first Northern Strike (NS) exercise iteration, NS 23-1, the Michigan National Guard held the Middle Planning Conference (MPC) for NS 23-2, Feb. 7-10, at Camp Grayling, Mich... MORE

Wisconsin Guard Trains on Fire Missions in Frigid Weather
February 1, 2023 — CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. - At least one Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldier is a fan of the winter weather at Northern Strike, the country’s largest National Guard Bureau-sponsored military exercise.“I like Michigan a lot,” said 1st Lt. Andrew Henderson, a fire support officer with the 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry Regiment. “Being from Wisconsin, I... MORE

A gun team from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 120th Field Artillery Regiment, set up an M119 howitzer during Northern Strike 23-1 on Jan. 21, 2023, at Camp Grayling, Mich. The 120th Field Artillery is building readiness by conducting cold-weather training to meet objectives of the Department of Defense’s Arctic strategy.

Northern Strike 23-1 “OPFOR” builds readiness, challenges visiting units
January 27, 2023 — The scene is part of Northern Strike 23-1, an Army National Guard-sponsored exercise held Jan. 20-29 at the National All-Domain Warfighting Center in Northern Michigan. The Humvees are driven by Soldiers from the Wisconsin National Guard’s 1-120th Field Artillery Regiment, while the M240 and RGP launcher (using blanks) are fired by members of the Michigan National Guard’s Northern Strike planning team, who serve as opposing forces (OPFOR) in this battlefield scenario inject... MORE

Public comment period for Michigan Air National Guard airspace reconfiguration closes, feedback under review
January 19, 2023 — The public comment period for the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Modification and Addition of Airspace at the Alpena Special Use Airspace (SUA) Complex, prepared by the Michigan Air National Guard (MIANG) and the National Guard Bureau (NGB), has closed, effective Jan. 14. The Draft EA was prepared to consider the potential impacts to the human and natural environment associated with the modification and utilization of the Alpena SUA Complex. The feedback received from community members, stakeholders and agencies is now under review by the NGB... MORE