126th Public Affairs Operations Center
Hometown: Augusta, MI, US
Current Personnel:
Pfc. Brandon Ames
Capt. Brian Anderson
Sgt. Chelsea Barber
Spc. John Brandenburg
Staff Sgt. Kimberly Bratic
Capt. Charles Calio
Command Sgt. Maj. Catherine Farrell
Maj. John Hall
Capt. Douglas Halleaux
Spc. John Herrick
Capt. Aaron Jenkins
Capt. Brian Anderson
Sgt. Chelsea Barber
Spc. John Brandenburg
Staff Sgt. Kimberly Bratic
Capt. Charles Calio
Command Sgt. Maj. Catherine Farrell
Maj. John Hall
Capt. Douglas Halleaux
Spc. John Herrick
Capt. Aaron Jenkins
DVIDS Media Specialist:
Renee Francis-Turner
rfrancis-turner@dvidshub.net
678-421-6683
Featured Video
Michigan and Latvian Soldiers Demonstrate Military Equipment
Soldiers from the Latvian military and Michigan Army National Guard demonstrated their military equipment. Includes sound bites from Staff Sgt. Jonathan French, U.S. Demonstrator and Cpl. Aivis Marhelis, Latvian Army Trainer. Also available in high definition.
Video by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.27.2014
Recent Photos
(119 votes; 3.13)
Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers join Operation...First Sgt. Brad Cox, first sergeant assigned to 1433rd Engineer Company, Augusta, Mich., packs his newly-issued equipment before departure to Latvia in support of...
Photo by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.22.2014
Guard, Hanson Hills coordinate for expansionAn aerial view of the area being cleared at Hanson Hills Recreation Area, Grayling, Michigan, Aug. 20, 2014, in order to accommodate a new tubing hill. Once clearing...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Bratic | 126PAOC | 08.20.2014
Grayling Fire Department plays vital role in summer trainingSpc. Robert A. Anderson, from Brighton, Mich., Spc. Sara E. Boehringer, from Grand Rapids, Mich., and Staff Sgt. Joel Schively, from Kingsley, Mich., who work the day...
Photo by Spc. Seth LaCount | 126PAOC | 08.19.2014
My range is your rangeAlpena Combat Readiness Training Center Commander Air Force Lt. Col. Andrew Roberts describes the layout and capabilities of the Camp Grayling Air to Ground Gunnery...
Photo by 1st Lt. Anthony Mack | 126PAOC | 08.13.2014
Lakotas over GraylingThe UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter lands at the Grayling Air Gunnery range Aug. 13, 2014. The Lakota is the newest attack helicopter employed by the Michigan...
Photo by 1st Lt. Anthony Mack | 126PAOC | 08.13.2014
Air Force on the ground provide help from aboveU.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Spittler and Senior Airman Tyler Trocano, joint terminal attack controllers (JTACs), coordinate with leaders of 2nd Platoon, C...
Photo by Sgt. Nicholas Oposnow | 126PAOC | 08.11.2014
Recent Video
(45 votes; 3.45)
Michigan and Latvian Soldiers Demonstrate Military EquipmentSoldiers from the Latvian military and Michigan Army National Guard demonstrated their military equipment. Includes sound bites from Staff Sgt. Jonathan French, U.S....
Video by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.27.2014
Michigan and Latvian Soldiers Show off their Military...Soldiers from the Latvian military and Michigan Army National Guard demonstrate their military equipment to each other. Includes sound bites from Staff Sgt. Jonathan...
Video by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.27.2014
Latvian Families Observe Michigan Soldiers' TrainingThe families of Latvian soldiers observe training during a combined exercise with the Michigan Army National Guard. Includes sound bites from Ivars Varslavans,...
Video by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.27.2014
Michigan Soldiers Join Kick-off for Operation Silver ArrowMichigan Army National Guard Soldiers participate in the opening ceremony for Operation Silver Arrow, a multinational, Latvian-led training exercise near Adazi,...
Video by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.21.2014
Michigan Soldiers Join Kick-off for Operation Silver ArrowMichigan Army National Guard Soldiers participate in the opening ceremony for Operation Silver Arrow, a multinational, Latvian-led training exercise near Adazi,...
Video by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.29.2014
Michigan Sappers and Latvian Soldiers Demolish BuildingsBROLL of Michigan Army National Guard Combat Engineers from the 1431st and 1433rd Engineer Companies and Latvian Army coordinate to demolish two buildings in Sauka,...
Video by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.26.2014
Recent News Stories
(19 votes; 3.13)
Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers join Operation...Michigan Soldiers will travel to Latvia to participate in a military exercise this month as part of a continuing effort to nurture the Michigan Army National...
Story by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.23.2014
Guard, Hanson Hills coordinate for expansionHanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling is currently being expanded in order to add a tubing hill and lift, and there is potential for the project to be completed...
Story by Capt. Brian Anderson | 126PAOC | 08.20.2014
Grayling Fire Department plays vital role in summer training“When I saw the fire, pluming 1,500 ft. above the tree line, I knew we had a situation on our hands and that we had to act quickly,” said Staff Sgt. Joel Schively...
Story by Spc. Seth LaCount | 126PAOC | 08.19.2014
1-126 Cavalry conducts right of passage Spur Ride at CGJMTCThe spur ride, a time honored tradition in the U.S. Army cavalry, was conducted by 36 Soldiers assigned to 1st Squadron, 126th Cavalry Regiment, 63rd Troop Command,...
Story by Spc. Seth LaCount | 126PAOC | 08.16.2014
Michigan Army National Guard medical units honored at...The Michigan Army National Guard’s medical support heritage was on display as former members of the varied manifestations of the 207th Evacuation Hospital unveiled...
Story by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 08.15.2014
Pennsylvania Apaches join Operation Northern StrikeWhile it’s only a four-hour flight from Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, the Grayling Air Gunnery Range opens up a world of possibilities for the 1/104th Attack...
Story by 1st Lt. Brian Anderson | 126PAOC | 08.14.2014
Recent Audio
(11 votes; 3.09)
Michigan and Latvian soldiers demonstrate military equipment
Soldiers from the Latvian military and Michigan Army National Guard demonstrate military equipment.
Audio by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.27.2014
Soldiers from the Latvian military and Michigan Army National Guard demonstrate military equipment.
Audio by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.27.2014
Latvian families watch Michigan Soldiers train
The families of Latvian soldiers observe training during a combined exercise with the Michigan Army National Guard. (RADIO PKG)
Audio by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.27.2014
The families of Latvian soldiers observe training during a combined exercise with the Michigan Army National Guard. (RADIO PKG)
Audio by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.27.2014
Michigan Soldiers join kick-off for Operation Silver Arrow
Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers join kick-off for Operation Silver Arrow.
Audio by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.29.2014
Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers join kick-off for Operation Silver Arrow.
Audio by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.29.2014
Michigan Sappers and Latvian army take down towers
Michigan Army National Guard combat engineers from the 1431st and 1433rd Engineer Companies and Latvian army demolish two towers in Sauka, Latvia.
Audio by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.26.2014
Michigan Army National Guard combat engineers from the 1431st and 1433rd Engineer Companies and Latvian army demolish two towers in Sauka, Latvia.
Audio by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.26.2014
Michigan Army National Guard Military Police train with...
Michigan Army National Guard Military Police train with Latvian soldiers to clear buildings.
Audio by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.25.2014
Michigan Army National Guard Military Police train with Latvian soldiers to clear buildings.
Audio by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.25.2014
Michigan Military Police train with Latvian weapons
Michigan Army National Guard soldiers from the 177th Military Police Brigade, Taylor, Mich., train with Latvian MP5A1 submachine guns while training in Riga, Latvia.
Audio by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.24.2014
Michigan Army National Guard soldiers from the 177th Military Police Brigade, Taylor, Mich., train with Latvian MP5A1 submachine guns while training in Riga, Latvia.
Audio by Capt. Douglas Halleaux | 126PAOC | 09.24.2014
