Feb. 8, 2019

Michigan veterans’ mobility addressed at international auto show

U.S. Navy veteran Kimberly Kennedy speaks about challenges to disabled Michigan residents at the North American International Auto Show on January 15 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. “Many times we don’t have transportation to get to doctor’s...

Jan. 2, 2019

Maj. Gen. Paul Rogers assumes command of Michigan National Guard in inauguration-day ceremony

LANSING, MI, UNITED STATES 01.02.2019 Story by 1st Lt. Andrew Layton 110th Attack Wing LANSING, Mich. – Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers assumed duties as adjutant general, Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, in a ceremony following...

Dec. 27, 2018

Brig. Gen. Paul D. Rogers is the next Michigan National Guard Adjutant General

  LANSING, Mich. – Brig. Gen. Paul D. Rogers is named as the next Adjutant General for the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs by Governor-elect Gretchen Whitmer. “Brig. Gen. Rogers is an outstanding selection, seasoned c...

Dec. 20, 2018

New program matches Michigan National Guard members, Reservists with civilian jobs

For Immediate Release Dec. 20, 2018 Contact: Andy Henion 517-284-5228 New program matches Michigan National Guard members, Reservists with civilian jobs Guard Reserve Interview Promise, or GRIP, is public-private partnership LANSING...

Dec. 19, 2018

Building relationships stronger than any storm

Soldiers passing in the night before a dimly lit C17 from the 172nd Air Wing of the Mississippi National Guard, are arriving for a training exercise in the Virgin Islands to provide support to civil authorities in a post hurricane training scenario. ...

Dec. 12, 2018

177th Regional Training Institute holds first annual retirement dinner

Story by CPT Jordan McElroy   On November 3rd, the 177th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) of the Michigan Army National Guard held their first annual retirement dinner at the Kellogg corporate headquarters. It included a social hour,...

Dec. 10, 2018

The Future of Warfare: AUSA artificial intelligence and automation symposium held in Detroit

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Gregory Vadnais, Adjutant General and Director of Military and Veterans Affairs, speaks at the first ever Army Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence Symposium and Exposition held at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, November 28-...

Dec. 10, 2018

Northern Strike planners ensure readiness of Guard, joint forces, and multinational partners

Maj. Gen. Gregory Vadnais, Michigan National Guard adjutant general, speaks at the Northern Strike 19 Initial Planning Conference (IPC), Fort Custer Training Center, Mich., Dec. 4, 2018 (Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Andrew Layton/released).......

Nov. 29, 2018

100th anniversary of WWI commemorated at Michigan State Capitol

The Imlay City High School Choir sings above World War I commemoration ceremony organized by the Michigan World War 1 Commission was held Nov. 8, 2018, in the Michigan State Capitol rotunda in Lansing, Michigan. Members of the American Legion Post 50...

Nov. 29, 2018

Michigan National Guard showcases cyber skills

Tech. Sgt. Paul Motycka, Michigan Air National Guard Cyber Team, competes in the Michigan Cyber Range Exercise, at the International Cyber Summit, Cobo Convention Center, Oct 29, 2018. (Michigan National Guard Photo by Sgt. 1st. Class Helen Miller).....