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Michigan National Guard, Latvia strengthen partnership
June 15, 2021 — GRAND LEDGE, Mich. – Leaders of the Latvian National Armed Forces toured Michigan National Guard facilities throughout the state last month in the latest engagement in their 28-year partnership under... MORE

Latvian National Armed Forces Col. Ilze Žilde sits in a UH60 Black Hawk aircrew trainer assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment, General Support Aviation Battalion, Michigan Army National Guard, at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Grand Ledge, Michigan, May 25, 2021. Leaders of the Latvian military toured Michigan National Guard facilities as part of the State Partnership Program.

Michigan National Guard drives Operation Patriot Press
June 8, 2021 — AUGUSTA, Mich. – Michigan National Guard Soldiers drove a half-million miles through more than 15 states, transporting almost 6 million pounds of ammunition as part of Operation Patriot Press.The... MORE

The Michigan Army National Guard’s 1463rd Transportation Company is coming to its home base Fort Custer Training Center in Augusta, Michigan, May 18, 2021. They, along with their sister unit, the 1461st Transportation Company, both part of the 246th Transportation Battalion based in Jackson, Michigan, spent a week transporting ammunition as part of Operation Patriot Press.

MING Soldier helps at vaccination events with sign language
May 17, 2021 — MARINE CITY, Mich. – During a recent COVID-19 vaccination clinic, Michigan Army National Guard Sgt. Bill Fitrakis, assigned to the 1460th Transportation Company as a truck driver, was able to put his... MORE

Michigan Army National Guard Sgt. Bill Fitrakis, 1460th Transportation Company, certified in American Sign Language, explains the COVID-19 vaccine process during a vaccination clinic at the Marine City Middle School in Marine City, Michigan, April 27, 2021. Due to most of sign language being a visual language, he cannot wear a mask as it would not impart the message.

Michigan Soldier solidifies citizenship through service
May 3, 2021 — FLINT, Mich. – Born in China, Michigan Army National Guard Spc. Melissa Bellgreen arrived in the United States at age 1 through the international adoption process. She became an American citizen when... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Melissa Bellgreen, a combat medic with the Michigan Army National Guard, assists the Genesee County Health Department at a vaccination clinic at a church in Flint, Michigan, April 9, 2021. Bellgreen came to the United States from China when she was a 1-year-old and became a U.S. citizen at the age of 8.

Guard helps vaccinate thousands of Detroit residents
April 14, 2021 — DETROIT – The city of Detroit’s effort to vaccinate all residents who want the COVID-19 vaccine requires an all-hands-on-deck approach. At the mass vaccination clinic at TCF Center, the Michigan... MORE

Michigan National Guard Soldiers with Michigan’s Task Force Red Lion COVID-19 Vaccination/Testing Team help the Detroit Health Department vaccinate residents during a vaccination clinic at TCF Center, Detroit, Michigan, April 6, 2021.

Michigan, Latvia strengthen partnership in virtual workshop
April 2, 2021 — LANSING, Mich. – U.S. military public affairs professionals from Michigan, Illinois, New Jersey and Washington joined with counterparts from the Republic of Latvia to sharpen their skills as media... MORE

The Michigan National Guard and Latvia strengthened their partnership under the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program with a virtual workshop March 15-19, 2021. U.S. military public affairs professionals from Michigan, Illinois, New Jersey and Washington joined with counterparts from the Republic of Latvia to sharpen their skills as media content creators.

Michigan Guard vaccinates more than 323,000 in 90 days
April 1, 2021 — LANSING, Mich. – The first 90 days of 2021, the Michigan National Guard administered more than 323,000 COVID-19 vaccinations in the fight against the virus.The Michigan Department of Health and Human... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Shaquondre Berry, combat medic, Michigan Medical Detachment, Michigan Army National Guard, draws a COVID-19 vaccine during a vaccination clinic March 24, 2021, at Joint Forces Headquarters in Lansing, Michigan. The clinic provided vaccines to approximately 250 Department of Defense personnel and other Tricare eligible recipients.

Michigan National Guard member deployed nearly a decade
April 1, 2021 — RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – For decades, the military service of National Guard and Reserve members was characterized by the slogan, "One weekend a month, two weeks a year." While the minimum service... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Brad Seymour, technician lead, chief of combat operations for the 603d Air Operations Center, stands for a portrait near a static display F-4 Phantom at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 1, 2021. Seymour is a member of the Michigan Air National Guard's 110th Wing, 217th Air Operations Group.

MING assists large-scale vaccination clinic at fairgrounds
March 31, 2021 — ADRIAN, Mich. – The Lenawee County Health Department (LCHD) and the Michigan National Guard are administering an average of 1,500 COVID-19 vaccinations a week at the Lenawee County Fairgrounds. Task... MORE

Michigan Army National Guard Pfc. Julio Mendez, a combat medic, administers the COVID-19 vaccine to a resident at the county fairgrounds in Adrian, Michigan, March 19, 2021. Michigan National Guard members are working with local health care officials to vaccinate Michiganders.

Michigan National Guard medic saves nurse at vaccine clinic
March 29, 2021 — NOVI, Mich. – A member of the Michigan National Guard's COVID-19 Vaccination Testing Team (CVTT) used his combat medic experience to save a life during a coronavirus vaccination clinic March 20.With... MORE

Army Sgt. Christian Grow, a combat medic assigned with the Michigan National Guard’s Task Force Red Lion COVID-19 Vaccination Testing Team, performed the Heimlich maneuver to save a choking nurse, Jacqueline Goldstein, during a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Novi, Michigan, March 20, 2021.

Michigan National Guard vaccinates northern Michiganders
March 26, 2021 — LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan National Guard’s Task Force North is vaccinating more than 7,500 Michigan residents a week. Two vaccination sites in Grayling and Gaylord in northern Michigan ran March... MORE

A Michigan Army National Guard Soldier with the Task Force North COVID-19 Vaccination/Testing Team (CVTT) vaccinates members of the community at the Grayling Fire Department, Grayling, Michigan, March 13, 2021. Guard members are helping local health officials get Michiganders vaccinated.

51st CST, first responders stage Northern Exposure exercise
March 23, 2021 — MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – To keep its skills sharp, the Michigan National Guard's 51st Civil Support Team regularly exercises with law enforcement agencies across the state. Northern Exposure 21 served... MORE

Members of the Michigan National Guard’s 51st Civil Support Team run through decontamination procedures during Northern Exposure 21, March 16, 2021, at Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Northern Exposure 21 was integrated with another exercise known as Rising Waters 2021. This year's scenario was catastrophic flooding leading to chemical contamination, which was followed by a possible WMD situation.

MING helps give school employees hope with vaccinations
March 18, 2021 — NILES, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard helped facilitate second-dose COVID-19 vaccinations of school employees March 12."We have seven school districts participating in today's event," said Tracy... MORE

Michigan Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Ayanna McFaddin, 127th Medical Group, 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, administers the coronavirus vaccine during a district-wide event for school employees at Niles High School, Niles, Michigan, March 12, 2021. The Guard and state health officials have been working with local health departments to make sure vaccines are available throughout the state.

Michigan National Guard think tank boosts Latvian partnership
March 17, 2021 — LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard opened the Kelly Johnson Joint All-Domain Innovation Center at Selfridge Air National Guard Base near Detroit in September to help military planners find... MORE

Joint Terminal Attack Controllers from the Latvian National Armed Forces conduct close air support training with U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 107th Fighter Squadron, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., at Grayling Aerial Gunnery Range in Waters, Mich., October 29, 2019. Michigan and Latvia have been linked under the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program since 1993.

National Guard units supporting Capitol mission return home
March 17, 2021 — WASHINGTON – More than half the 5,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen who have been supporting the security mission in the nation’s capital since January returned to their home states. “We’re here... MORE

A Soldier supporting the Capitol Response mission in Washington, D.C., out-processes at the District of Columbia Armory March 12, 2021. Soldiers in the nation's capital are redeploying to their home states, with about 2,000 Guard members asked to continue to assist federal law enforcement with security, communications, medical evacuation, logistics, and safety through mid-May.

Michigan National Guard vaccinates state police
March 11, 2021 — DIMONDALE, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard administered the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to Michigan State Police employees at department headquarters March 4.“We have a lot of contact with... MORE

A Michigan Army National Guard medic gives a final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to a Michigan State Police trooper at police headquarters in Dimondale, Michigan, March 4, 2021. The Michigan National Guard is helping the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services support local health care organizations in administering the vaccine to Michiganders.

Michigan National Guard helps vaccinate 2,600 people
March 9, 2021 — UNIVERSITY CITY, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard helped health officials vaccinate 2,600 residents from three counties in a mass COVID-19 vaccination event March 6-7 at Delta College.The... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Samuel Meyer, a combat medic with the Michigan Army National Guard, administers the COVID-19 vaccine to a resident at Delta College, University City, Michigan, March 6, 2021. Michigan National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are helping local health officials deliver and administer the vaccine to Michiganders.

Michigan National Guard vaccinates military, DOD personnel
March 8, 2021 — AUGUSTA, Mich. – The Michigan Army and Air National Guard hosted a vaccination clinic for service members and Department of Defense personnel at Fort Custer Training Center March 3."We have 210... MORE

A Soldier with the Michigan Amy National Guard serving with Michigan National Guard’s COVID-19 Vaccination Testing Team administers a COVID-19 vaccination in Augusta, Michigan, March 3, 2021. The Michigan Army and Air National Guard hosted a vaccination clinic for service members and Department of Defense personnel at Fort Custer Training Center.

Michigan National Guard helps food banks meet increased need
March 4, 2021 — LANSING, Mich. – Michigan National Guard (MING) Soldiers and Airmen, working alongside food bank workers and volunteers across the state, have helped distribute more than 34 million pounds of food to... MORE

Michigan National Guard Soldiers with Michigan’s Task Force Spartan work with Gleaners of Warren, Michigan, Community Food Bank, Nov. 24, 2020. Army and Air National Guard members filled and labeled dry and frozen green bean bags and cold and dry food boxes, reaching a goal of 90,000 lbs. during the Thanksgiving holiday week.

Father, daughter serve together in nation's capital
March 1, 2021 — WASHINGTON – "Keeping families involved is important to the success of all our Soldiers," said 1st Sgt. Phillip O'Neill with Forward Support Company, 107th Engineer Battalion, Michigan Army National... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Carl Mattonen stands with his daughter, Spc. Carlie Mattonen, both with Forward Support Company, 107th Engineer Battalion, Michigan National Guard, near the U.S. Capitol in Washington Feb. 26, 2021.

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114th Fighter Wing Exchanges Jets with 122nd Fighter Wing

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DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania Guard Support Election Certification

Hawaii Airmen Redesign F-22 Maintenance Stands