Photo by Sgt. Paris Banks | 126th Theater Public Affairs Support Element | 08.24.2024
U.S. Soldiers and Airmen watch visuals and listen to Dr. John McManus, military historian and guest speaker, as he delivers a World War II history lesson at the Michigan National Guard Joint Leadership Conference in Detroit, Mich., Aug. 24, 2024. The JLC brings military leaders from across the country to attend guest speaker panels, leadership development sessions and learn from the United......
Photo by Sgt. Paris Banks | 126th Theater Public Affairs Support Element | 08.24.2024
U.S. Soldiers and Airmen watch visuals of United States Soldiers in the Philippines during World War II at the Michigan National Guard Joint Leadership Conference in Detroit, Mich., Aug. 24, 2024. The JLC brings military leaders from across the country to attend guest speaker panels, leadership development sessions and learn from the United States military history. Motor City ‘24 is a......
Photo by Sgt. Paris Banks | 126th Theater Public Affairs Support Element | 08.24.2024
U.S. Soldiers and Airmen watch a presentation about the impact the United States had on the Indo-Pacific region during World War II at the Michigan National Guard Joint Leadership Conference in Detroit, Mich., Aug. 24, 2024. Military leaders attending JLC were given the opportunity to enhance their own strategic thinking and leadership qualities. Motor City ‘24 is a series of professional......
Photo by Sgt. Paris Banks | 126th Theater Public Affairs Support Element | 08.24.2024
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Ravindra Wagh, Assistant to the Adjutant General of the Michigan National Guard, announces the guest speaker, Dr. John McManus, at the Michigan National Guard Joint Leadership Conference in Detroit, Mich., Aug. 24, 2024. McManus presented a historical session on the Indo-Pacific region during World War II. Motor City ‘24 is a series of professional development......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Stewart | 126th Theater Public Affairs Support Element | 08.24.2024
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, second from the left, and Rep. Will Snyder, Michigan House of Representatives, exit the welcome ceremony during the National Guard association of the United States conference in Detroit, Mich., Aug. 24, 2024. Whitmer and Snyder both received awards during the conference's opening ceremony commending their commitment to service members. Motor City '24 is a......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Stewart | 126th Theater Public Affairs Support Element | 08.24.2024
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Richie Sands, right, commander of Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Michigan National Guard, presents Rep. Will Snyder, Michigan House of Representatives, with the Minuteman Award at the National Guard Association of the United States conference in Detroit, Mich., Aug. 24, 2024. Snyder received the award for his constant efforts to improve legislation benefiting the lives......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Stewart | 126th Theater Public Affairs Support Element | 08.24.2024
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks during the opening ceremony for the National Guard Association of the United States conference in Detroit, Mich., Aug. 24, 2024. Gov. Whitmer spoke about the ingenuity, resilience and the success Detroit has shown over time. Motor City '24 is a series of professional development conferences in Detroit constituting a significant investment in the leaders......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Stewart | 126th Theater Public Affairs Support Element | 08.24.2024
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer receives the Harry S. Truman Award for Distinguished Service in Support of National Defense from the National Guard Association of the United States during the opening ceremony for the 146th NGAUS annual conference in Detroit, Mich., Aug. 24, 2024. The award is the highest recognition given by NGAUS to individuals for their service to the nation’s defense and......
