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Michigan Guard vaccination teams assist around the state
February 26, 2021
A Michigan Army National Guard Soldier serving with COVID-19 Vaccination Testing Team Task Force North directs a resident during a mass immunization clinic in Cheboygan, Michigan, Feb. 24, 2021.
Michigan National Guard helps vaccinate hundreds of people
February 25, 2021
A Soldier with the Michigan Army National Guard administers a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine during a mass vaccination clinic in Traverse City, Michigan, Feb. 23, 2021. The Michigan National Guard is helping local health care organizations vaccinate Michiganders.
Michigan National Guard assists with COVID-19 vaccinations
February 24, 2021
A Soldier with the Michigan Army National Guard administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a resident in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Feb. 19, 2021. The Guard has been helping state health officials vaccinate people across the state.
Michigan National Guard supports vaccination clinic
February 22, 2021
U.S. Army Spc. Lucas Tratechaud, a combat medic with 3rd Battalion, 126th Infantry Regiment, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Michigan Army National Guard, vaccinates a resident in Coldwater, Michigan, Feb. 18, 2021.
Michigan vaccination teams bring hope to local communities
February 18, 2021
A Michigan Army National Guard Soldier administers a COVID-19 vaccine in Centerville, Michigan, Feb. 17, 2021. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan National Guard have been working throughout the pandemic to increase access to vaccinations across the state.
Michigan Guard Soldier fights COVID-19 in her community
February 16, 2021
U.S. Army Maj. Michelle Hill, a nurse with the Michigan Army National Guard serving with Michigan’s Task Force Spartan COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Team, vaccinates elderly residents and health care providers at Mt. Morris High School in Mt. Morris, Michigan, Jan. 21, 2021.
Michigan National Guard helps sustain the force in DC
February 12, 2021
Soldiers from the Michigan National Guard’s Forward Support Company, 107th Engineer Battalion, based in Marquette, and the 177th Military Police Brigade, based in Taylor, join other Soldiers in food distribution at the U.S. Capitol Feb. 7, 2021. The National Guard is supporting law enforcement in the nation's capital through mid-March.
Michigan National Guard maintains unprecedented pace in 2021
February 9, 2021
A U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook from the B/3-238th General Aviation Support Battalion, Michigan National Guard, works in the U.S. Army Central Area of Operations in January 2021.
Michigan Soldier maintains connection with home, work
February 9, 2021
1st Lt. Darren Tanis, executive officer of the Michigan Army National Guard’s 1433rd Engineer Company, based in Fort Custer, Michigan, stands near the U.S. Capitol in Washington Feb. 3, 2021. The National Guard is supporting federal law enforcement in the nation's capital through mid-March.
Michigan and Liberia partner in promoting the rule of law
February 8, 2021
Counterparts from U.S. African Command, the Michigan National Guard, and the Armed Forces of Liberia participate in a remote meeting January 20, 2021, as a part of an initiative of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM)’s Office of Legal Counsel known as Command Advice, Investigations, and Coordination (CAIC, pronounced “cake”).
Innovation shaping future battle space
February 4, 2021
The RCV-L can be equipped with a Tethered Unmanned Aerial System, a small drone that can be deployed to conduct aerial reconnaissance while the vehicle is at a safe distance. Other equipment to be tested on the RCV-L experimental prototype includes the M153 Common Remotely Operated Weapons Station II (CROWS II), the .50-caliber M2 machine gun, and the 40 mm MK19 Mod 3 automatic grenade launcher.
Michigan National Guard expands COVID-19 efforts statewide
February 4, 2021
Army Capt. Ronald Smith, a physician’s assistant with the Michigan National Guard’s 1119th Field Artillery Regiment, administers a COVID-19 vaccination at the Lansing Mall clinic.
Industry day hosted at Winter Strike 21
February 3, 2021
U.S. Army Pfc. Robert McKay, 120th Field Artillery Regiment, Wisconsin National Guard, learns how to use an anti-drone device during Northern Strike 21-1/”Winter Strike 21” at Camp Grayling, Michigan, Jan. 27, 2021. The National All-Domain Warfighting Center in northern Michigan offers defense industry partners a location to test and implement their technology.
Motor City Medics hone skills to support readiness
February 2, 2021
Medics with the Michigan Army National Guard attend a National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification course, Fort Custer Training Center, Augusta, Mich., Jan 27, 2021. These medical professionals are required to complete sustainment training every 24 months.
Michigan National Guard remains on duty in DC
February 1, 2021
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III speaks with U.S. Army Col. Chris McKinney, Michigan Army National Guard, the deputy commander for Task Force Capitol Response, near the U.S. Capitol in Washington Jan. 29, 2021. The National Guard is supporting federal law enforcement agencies in the nation's capital through mid-March.
Innovative partnership brings space domain to MING missions
February 1, 2021
Clyde Stanfield, vice president of radar processes, Orbital Effects, and U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua McKee, fire control noncommissioned officer, 1st Battalion, 182nd Field Artillery Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard, work in the Orbital Effects office during Northern Strike/”Winter Strike 21” at Camp Grayling Maneuver Training Center, Michigan Jan. 28, 2021. Orbital Effects used satellites during the exercise to assist troops on the ground with targeting and mission planning.
Wisconsin Soldiers love the ‘Big Boom’ at Winter Strike 21
January 26, 2021
A gunnery team from C Battery, 1st/120th Field Artillery, Wisconsin National Guard, prepares to load and fire a M-777 Howitzer during Winter Strike 21 at Camp Grayling Maneuver Center, Mich., Jan. 25, 2021. Winter Strike 21 is a cold weather readiness event held as part of the Northern Strike exercise series that offers the Michigan National Guard’s unparalleled facilities as a venue for U.S. and coalition forces to receive advanced All-Domain joint fires training in all weather conditions.
Michigan expands its COVID-19 response
January 25, 2021
Michigan National Guard Army Maj. Michelle Hill, a nurse with Michigan’s Task Force Spartan COVID-19 vaccination and testing team, vaccinates the elderly and frontline health providers in the Genesee County Health Department at Mt. Morris High School Jan. 21, 2021. MING COVID-19 vaccination testing teams are augmenting local health care organizations.
Michigan National Guard assists with COVID-19 vaccinations
January 22, 2021
U.S. Army Spc. Mustansir Husain with the Task Force Spartan COVID Vaccination Testing Team, Michigan Army National Guard, prepares a COVID-19 vaccination in Lake Ann, Michigan, Jan. 21, 2021. The state of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) requested support for the COVID-19 vaccine inoculations statewide.
Winter Strike military exercise returns to Northern Michigan
January 21, 2021
While participating in exercise Emerald Warrior 20, members of Squadron 721 of the Royal Danish Air Force prepare their C-130J Hercules for flight at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Michigan, Jan. 21, 2020.