Story by Staff Sgt. Tegan Kucera | Michigan National Guard | 03.10.2021
DIMONDALE, Mich. – Every day since the start of the pandemic there have been those who have been on the front lines steadfastly overseeing the safety of the public. As part of Phase 1B, frontline responders are among those eligible to receive the vaccine....
Story by Staff Sgt. Tegan Kucera | Michigan National Guard | 06.04.2020
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – Come one come all for COVID-19 testing, has been the theme for the last couple of weeks in a few cities around Michigan....
Story by Staff Sgt. Tegan Kucera | Michigan National Guard | 05.29.2020
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan is changing where it stores all the equipment that is essential to fighting the pandemic.
Story by Master Sgt. David Eichaker | Michigan National Guard | 05.19.2020
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich.,— The Civil Air Patrol was established in 1941 and has evolved into a premier public service organization that continues to support emergency missions throughout the country when needed. As a total force partner and auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, the CAP found a way to assist with Michigan’s response to COVID-19 while preserving its 79-year legacy of service and......
Story by Master Sgt. David Eichaker | Michigan National Guard | 03.16.2020
DETROIT—The Michigan National Guard, FBI, Michigan State Police, and the Detroit Police Department recently teamed up in a cross-agency response exercise at Detroit’s Ford Field using assets at all levels to address potential real-world threats that could be seen at large scale events. The 1.85 million square feet venue, which can seat more than 72,000 visitors, challenged the Michigan......
Story by 1st Lt. Andrew Layton | Michigan National Guard | 10.29.2019
LANSING, Mich. – Approximately 150 personnel representing more than 40 military, local government, and civilian agencies came together Oct. 23-24 near the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing for a mid-planning meeting to strengthen relationships and coordination ahead of exercise Northern Exposure 20/Rising Waters 2020....
Story by Master Sgt. Ronald Raflik | Michigan National Guard | 02.07.2014
Tony Garcia of Adrian, has been recognized as the Person of the Year by the 51st Civil Support Team of the Michigan National Guard. Garcia is the program manager for the Emergency Management Homeland Security Training Center with the Michigan State Police at the Lansing secondary complex....
