State representatives and members of the Michigan Army National Guard cut a ceremonial ribbon at the Albion Armory in Albion, Mich., December 8, 2023. The Albion Armory is one of 33 Michigan Army National Guard armories throughout the state to receive upgrades to the facility over a five-year span. The Michigan armories are receiving upgrades to offer more equality to women soldier serving withing the National Guard. The upgrades to the facilities include adding bathrooms and shower facilities as well as lactation rooms. (Michigan Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bethany Rizor)