Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 126th Infantry Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard, conduct Operation Iron Bessemer at Camp Grayling, Michigan, May 31, 2026. Operation Iron Bessemer is a morale-boosting exercise aimed at sharpening tactical capabilities, completed during annual training. Annual training is the two-week yearly training period conducted by all National Guard members to ensure mission-readiness by improving the skill level of Soldiers and Airmen with military duties.(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Kaitlyn Jernigan)
FORT CUSTER TRAINING CENTER, Mich. — Michigan National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and U.S. Army Reserve personnel competed in the Governor’s Twenty marksmanship competition at Fort Custer Training Center, April 13–16, 2026.
The annual competition brought together members of the Michigan Army and Air National Guard to test their marksmanship through a series of rifle and pistol events designed to measure accuracy, speed and adaptability...
Leadership of the 127th Wing, Michigan Air National Guard, announced today that the 2026 Selfridge Open House and Air Show, scheduled for May 30-31, 2026, is cancelled.
A leadership spotlight highlighting the career, leadership philosophy, and lasting impact of retired Col. Raymond Stemitz of the Michigan Army National Guard, featuring his reflections on mentorship, adaptability, and continued service to the organization.
