On April 2, 2022, approximately 350 Soldiers assigned to the Michigan Army National Guard 156th Expeditionary Signal Battalion (ESB), based in Howell, Mich. gathered with their families and invited guests at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base and at Howell High School as they prepared to depart for their deployment to the Middle East. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Cessna)