The Adjutant General of Michigan, Maj. Gen. Paul D.
The Adjutant General of Michigan, Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, briefs community members and leaders of Michigan Industry on the training being taking place by 20 states and 8 nations at the Michigan National Guard... More
U.S. Army Capt. Chris Hall (right), an Army surgeon
U.S. Army Capt. Chris Hall (right), an Army surgeon with 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, poses with his brother, Army National Guard Lt. Col. John Hall, the commander of the 126t... More
A Michigan Soldier connects with the memorial to the
A Michigan Soldier connects with the memorial to the thousands who died at the Salispils Concentration Camp in Latvia. The camp is responsible for the deaths of thousands of internees during World War II. Sgt. ... More
Upon landing, a Pennsylvania National Guard KC-135,
Upon landing, a Pennsylvania National Guard KC-135, with Angela Simpson, a Michigan National Guard public affairs office representative aboard for the ride, is escorted to the hangar area at Riga National Airpo... More
Saber Strike 15 final ground-battle exercise
ADAZI, Latvia – A Soldier participating in Saber Strike 15, is given tactical and technical instruction during the Saber Strike 15 final ground-battle exercise, June 18, 2015 at the Adazi military training area... More
Lt. Col. John Hall, Italy
VICENZA, Italy -- U.S. Army Paratrooper Lt. Col. John Hall, Brigade Public Affairs Officer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 173rd Airborne Brigade, has his portrait taken. Hall is a Michigan N... More
The fall colors provide a perfect setting for CH-47
The fall colors provide a perfect setting for CH-47 sling load operations as U.S. Army Chinook helicopters lower a Multi-Role Bridging section into Howes Lake northern Michigan. The 3/238th Aviation Regiment h... More
A little girl admires the Lifesaving Medal her father
A little girl admires the Lifesaving Medal her father was just presented in a ceremony held in Lansing, Michigan. Sgt. Tyge Nelson was awarded the National Guard Lifesaving Medal for saving the life of a two-ye... More
The bearings are packed and replaced as a maintenance
The bearings are packed and replaced as a maintenance Soldier from the Michigan National Guard ensures that our combat force is always ready to respond. The National Guard is Always Ready, Always There.
Charles Yordy who earned the Navy Cross for his actions
Charles Yordy who earned the Navy Cross for his actions as a Marine in Vietnam, congratulates his son, Obie Yordy, on is promotion to Lt. Col. The younger Yordy is the Deputy Chief of Staff for the Michigan Nat... More
A Soldier says, "Good-bye" to her mother at a deployment
A Soldier says, "Good-bye" to her mother at a deployment ceremony for the 272nd Regional Support Group from the Michigan National Guard.
Lt. Col. Bart Ward, 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National
Lt. Col. Bart Ward, 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., and Master Sgt. Charles Barth, Grayling Air Gunnery Range, Mich., were decorated with the Commander of the Land Forces Medal for Merit, ... More
Members of the National Armed Forces of Latvia combined
Members of the National Armed Forces of Latvia combined with airmen from the 110th Attack Wing, Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Mich., 127th Wing, Selfridge ANG Base, Mich., and Alpena Combat Readiness Tr... More
Army and Air Michigan National Guard members, along
Army and Air Michigan National Guard members, along with other services, represent the United States of America at the Latvian Centennial Parade in Riga, Latvia Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. Michigan was invited to ca... More
Proud to have served, US Army Photo
A Soldier for life. Ninety-six year old World War II veteran, Chief Warrant Officer Raymond Mabarak proudly wears his "Dress Blues" to a retirement celebration at Michigan State University Dec 1, 2018, honoring... More
Making prior coordination is essential to a complex
Making prior coordination is essential to a complex readiness exercise. Sgt. Maj. Witt from the Michigan National Guard discusses port operations with authorities at Frederiksted, Virgin Islands. The Michigan ... More
Role players from the Virgin Islands National Guard
Role players from the Virgin Islands National Guard taunt a Quick Reaction Force guarding a port facility in a realistic training scenario where the Michigan National Guard is activated to provide port security... More
Soldier conduct an after action review of a civil
Soldier conduct an after action review of a civil disturbance event, the capstone event of the Caribbean Thunder training exercise. In the early morning hours of December 13, Caribbean Thunder, and emergency de... More
A robot named Pepper that was making rounds at the
A robot named Pepper that was making rounds at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, takes the time to pose for a selfie with Spec. Samantha Hall from Flint, Michigan who was there to learn abo... More
Lakota and Blackhawk helicopters kick enhance the arctic
Lakota and Blackhawk helicopters kick enhance the arctic blast in the wood line near the Grand Ledge airfield near Lansing, Michigan. The Virgin Islands Lakota is conducting a maintenance flight, while the Mic... More
Medal of Honor hero, LTC Charles Kettles received funeral
Medal of Honor hero, LTC Charles Kettles received funeral honors this week in his home town of Ypsilanti, Michigan. He was honored by service members from across the state. The Michigan National Guard Honor G... More
Former Vice-President Joe Biden delivers a humorous
Former Vice-President Joe Biden delivers a humorous eulogy to his long time friend, Congressman John Dingell, who passed away last week. Biden opened by stating, "We mourn John because we knew him." The funer... More
A Dearborn Police cadet, a Michigan National Guard
A Dearborn Police cadet, a Michigan National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer, Former Vice-President Joe Biden, US Representative Debbie Dingell and a US Army officer pay their respects as the remains of former c... More
State Command Sergeant Major, Catherine Farrell, is
State Command Sergeant Major, Catherine Farrell, is the senior enlisted advisor for the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs and the Michigan National Guard. She assumed the responsibility for t... More
Capt. Amie Kemppainen takes command of Company B, 3rd
Capt. Amie Kemppainen takes command of Company B, 3rd Battlion, 126th Infantry at a ceremony at the Grand Valley Armory in Wyoming, Michigan Saturday, March 2nd, 2019. By taking this command, Kemppainen has ea... More
Michigan National Guard Spc. Dickson spends time with
Michigan National Guard Spc. Dickson spends time with his family prior to the 46 Military Police Company’s mobilization ceremony at Corunna High School on April 2, 2019. The 46 MP CO will serve the next year in Cuba.
Soliders assist each other to ensure safety harnesses
Soliders assist each other to ensure safety harnesses are on correctly prior to climbing a construction project that they are working at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center in northern Michigan. These... More
Public affairs mission planning
Public affairs officers from the Arkansas and Virgin Islands National Guard conduct mission planning at the Northern Strike exercise at Camp Grayling, Michigan. CPL Stephen Wright from Arkansas is reporting to... More
The gun team on a M777 Howitzer from the 2/122 Field
The gun team on a M777 Howitzer from the 2/122 Field Artillery Regiment, Illinois National Guard cleans the bore prior to deploying the guns to the field for training exercise Northern Strike at Camp Grayling, Michigan.
Traveling all the way from Wales in the United Kingdom
Traveling all the way from Wales in the United Kingdom to Camp Grayling in northern Michigan, the 3rd Royale Welsh are here to conduct combat training at Northern Strike. Northern Strike 19 is a National Guar... More
Aviators from the Delaware National Guard ready their
Aviators from the Delaware National Guard ready their UH-60 helicopter at the Grayling Army Airfield in support of exercise Northern Strike sponsored by the Michigan National Guard.
Soliders have exchanged unit patches with those who
Soliders have exchanged unit patches with those who have earned their respect in combat and through training. Capt. Marcia Bruno from the Virgin Islands National Guard and CPT Joe Legros from the Michigan Nati... More
The Adjutant General's Coin is presented to a visitor
The Adjutant General's Coin is presented to a visitor to Camp Grayling by Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers. The recipient turns the coin in his hand to admire the representation of Michigan.
The family of COL Scott McKinney enjoy the moment as
The family of COL Scott McKinney enjoy the moment as he cuts the change of command cake at the 177th Military Police Command in Taylor, Michigan, Sunday Aug. 4, 2019. The guidon was passed to McKinney in a cer... More
U.S. Army Capt. Chris Hall (left), an Army surgeon
U.S. Army Capt. Chris Hall (left), an Army surgeon with 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, poses with his brother, Army National Guard Lt. Col. John Hall, the commander of the 126th... More
Lt. Col. John Hall, commander of the Michigan National
Lt. Col. John Hall, commander of the Michigan National Guard 126 Press Camp Headquarters borrowed a road vest from the Clarion Hotel in Riga, Latvia that says, “Be Careful, we want our guests to return safely,”... More
A CH-47 crew stands ready for sling load operations
A CH-47 crew stands ready for sling load operations in northern Michigan at Grayling Army Airfield. These aviators are from the 3-238th Aviation Regiment of the Michigan National Guard. They stand ready to pr... More
A little girl admires the Lifesaving Medal her father
A little girl admires the Lifesaving Medal her father was just presented in a ceremony held in Lansing, Michigan. Sgt. Tyge Nelson was awarded the National Guard Lifesaving Medal for saving the life of a two-ye... More
A maintenance Soldier carefully aligns the wheel bearings
A maintenance Soldier carefully aligns the wheel bearings to ensure our Michigan National Guard vehicles are combat ready. Our maintenance Soldiers are valuable members of our fighting force, ensuring our tran... More
His son who was born during while he was serving his
His son who was born during while he was serving his first combat tour in Iraq, looks on with pride as newly promoted Lt. Col. Obie Yordy is given the oath of office by Brig. Gen. Lawrence Schloegl at a ceremon... More
A deploying Soldier hands over the care of her dog
A deploying Soldier hands over the care of her dog to her sister following as her unit, the 272 Regional Support Group heads overseas to support theater operations in the middle east.
Master Sgt. Charles Barth, Grayling Air Gunnery Range,
Master Sgt. Charles Barth, Grayling Air Gunnery Range, Mich., is decorated with the Commander of the Land Forces Medal for Merit, 3rd Class, at Ādaži Military Base, Latvia, Nov. 15, 2018. The awards were presen... More
Members of the National Armed Forces of Latvia combined
Members of the National Armed Forces of Latvia combined with airmen from the 110th Attack Wing, Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Mich., 127th Wing, Selfridge ANG Base, Mich., and Alpena Combat Readiness Tr... More
Leaders from the Michigan National Guard, along with
Leaders from the Michigan National Guard, along with military leaders from nations across Europe, place flowers at the Freedom Monument in Riga, Latvia, at a ceremony recognizing Latvia's 100 years of independence.
Sergeant Major Witt and Lt. Col. Stimitz make on site
Sergeant Major Witt and Lt. Col. Stimitz make on site coordination for an Emergency Readiness Exercise (EDRE) the 177th Military Police Brigade will conduct with the Virgin Islands National Guard and Virgin Isl... More
A hostile protester is handcuffed and placed in detention
A hostile protester is handcuffed and placed in detention to hand over to local police in a training exercise in the Virgin Islands. The units participating in Caribbean Thunder from Michigan include: Michigan ... More
SCUBA divers are searching the waters around the port
SCUBA divers are searching the waters around the port facility in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as a Michigan National Guard Quick Reaction Force Solider provides security for the area. The Michigan National Guar... More
Michigan Technological University professors talk with
Michigan Technological University professors talk with Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, the Adjutant General of Michigan, about mobility and automation at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Lakota and Blackhawk helicopters kick enhance the arctic
Lakota and Blackhawk helicopters kick enhance the arctic blast in the wood line near the Grand Ledge airfield near Lansing, Michigan. The Virgin Islands Lakota is conducting a maintenance flight, while the Mic... More
Medal of Honor hero, LTC Charles Kettles received funeral
Medal of Honor hero, LTC Charles Kettles received funeral honors this week in his home town of Ypsilanti, Michigan. He was honored by service members from across the state. The Michigan National Guard Honor G... More
A flag draped casket for U.S. Representative John Dingell
A flag draped casket for U.S. Representative John Dingell is guard by members of the Michigan National Guard Honor Guard in Dearborn, Michigan as thousands of constituents lined to pay their final respects to t... More
The remains of former congressman John Dingell are
The remains of former congressman John Dingell are honorably transferred to a US Airforce C-17 following his funeral in Dearborn, Michigan. The Honor Guard of the Michigan National Guard conducted the dignifie... More
State Command Sergeant Major, Catherine Farrell, is
State Command Sergeant Major, Catherine Farrell, is the senior enlisted advisor for the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs and the Michigan National Guard. She assumed the responsibility for t... More
Capt. Amie Kemppainen takes command of Company B, 3rd
Capt. Amie Kemppainen takes command of Company B, 3rd Battlion, 126th Infantry at a ceremony at the Grand Valley Armory in Wyoming, Michigan Saturday, March 2nd, 2019. By taking this command, Kemppainen has ea... More
Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary 4005 conductress
Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary 4005 conductress Anne Marie Darnell passes beverages to the 46 Military Police Company and their friends and family prior to the company’s mobilization ceremony at Corunna Hig... More
An Engineer NCO and a new Specialist are nailing roof
An Engineer NCO and a new Specialist are nailing roof sheeting on a construction project they are working at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center in northern Michigan. These engineers from the Michigan... More
A truck driver for the Illinois National Guard is performing
A truck driver for the Illinois National Guard is performing maintenance prior to moving to the field. The 2/272nd Field Artillery is training at the Northern Strike exercise at Camp Grayling, Michigan.
A leader from the 3rd Royale Welsh is taking careful
A leader from the 3rd Royale Welsh is taking careful notes and he prepares his Soldiers to conduct combat training at Northern Strike. Northern Strike 19 is a National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise uniting ... More
Leaders from the 1-182nd field artillery celebrate
Leaders from the 1-182nd field artillery celebrate as the last shots are fired on target during the Northern Strike exercise at the Michigan National Guard's Camp Grayling.
Children gather on the bed of an Army truck to get
Children gather on the bed of an Army truck to get a clear view of military demonstrations being conducted by the 1-182nd Field Artillery during family day at the Michigan National Guard's Northern Strike exercise.
Soliders have exchanged unit patches with those who
Soliders have exchanged unit patches with those who have earned their respect in combat and through training. Capt. Marcia Bruno from the Virgin Islands National Guard and CPT Joe Legros from the Michigan Nati... More
Major General Paul D. Rogers, the Adjutant General
Major General Paul D. Rogers, the Adjutant General of the Michigan National Guard, hosts Lt. Gen. Charles Luckey at Camp Grayling, Michigan. Luckey is in Michigan to learn more about Northern Strike, a multi-n... More
The wife of COL Scott McKinney enjoys the moment as
The wife of COL Scott McKinney enjoys the moment as she cuts the change of command cake at the 177th Military Police Command in Taylor, Michigan, Sunday Aug. 4, 2019. The guidon was passed to McKinney in a cer... More
U.S. Army Capt. Chris Hall (left), an Army surgeon
U.S. Army Capt. Chris Hall (left), an Army surgeon with 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, poses with his brother, Army National Guard Lt. Col. John Hall, the commander of the 126th... More
President-elect and current Minister of Defense Raimonds
President-elect and current Minister of Defense Raimonds Vejonis discusses the 23-year state partnership between the nation of Latvia and the state of Michigan prior to flying a refueling mission on a Michigan ... More
The dimensions of the Salispils Concentration Camp
The dimensions of the Salispils Concentration Camp Memorial weigh heavy on Michigan National Guard member Angela Simpson as she experiences the site of the camp as a part of the Saber Strike exercise cultural d... More
Fanned out like the inside of a mushroom, the engine
Fanned out like the inside of a mushroom, the engine of a KC-135 Stratotanker is the epitome of mechanical artistry. This particular engine is attached to a Pennsylvania National Guard KC-135 currently operatin... More
Lt. Col. John Hall captures gorgeous sunset colors
Lt. Col. John Hall captures gorgeous sunset colors and the majestic Dolomite Mountains of northern Italy as Sky Soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade drop gracefully from a C-17 near Vicenza, Italy, Feb. 10, 2... More
A multi-role bridge is assembled and stationed at the
A multi-role bridge is assembled and stationed at the beach to transport combat forces across Howes Lake in northern Michigan. These engineers are from the 1437th MRBC, an engineer company in the Michigan Nati... More
Sergeant Tyge Nelson and Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Munsell
Sergeant Tyge Nelson and Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Munsell were awarded the National Guard Lifesaving Medal for saving the life of a two-year old child earlier this year in northern Michigan. After rescuing the ... More
A Soldier gets a big grin on his face as he rolls a
A Soldier gets a big grin on his face as he rolls a tray with carefully selected tools into place in preparation to work on an Army vehicle. This maintenance Soldier from the Michigan National Guard's Combined... More
The Deputy Chief of Staff for the Michigan National
The Deputy Chief of Staff for the Michigan National Guard, now Lt Col. Obie Yordy juggles the planning for the 8000 National Guard force.
A child embraces her tearful father as they say, "Good-bye"
A child embraces her tearful father as they say, "Good-bye" following a deployment ceremony at DeWitt High School in Michigan. The Soldier, assigned to the 272nd RSG from the Michigan National Guard is support... More
Lt. Col. Bart Ward, 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National
Lt. Col. Bart Ward, 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich. is decorated with the Commander of the Land Forces Medal for Merit, 3rd Class, at Ādaži Military Base, Latvia, Nov. 15, 2018. The awards ... More
Members of the National Armed Forces of Latvia combined
Members of the National Armed Forces of Latvia combined with airmen from the 110th Attack Wing, Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Mich., 127th Wing, Selfridge ANG Base, Mich., and Alpena Combat Readiness Tr... More
Military leaders from the Michigan National Guard and
Military leaders from the Michigan National Guard and from across Europe, wait behind citizens of Latvia to place flowers at the Freedom Monument in Riga, Latvia as they pay their respect for those who died for... More
Leaders from the Michigan National Guard meet with
Leaders from the Michigan National Guard meet with airport manager and head of security in preparation for an upcoming exercise.The Michigan National Guard is partnered with the Virgin Islands National Guard an... More
A group of Soldiers take break on their planned work
A group of Soldiers take break on their planned work rest cycle to prepare themselves for the coming training events in Caribbean Thunder, a joint readiness exercise between the Michigan, Virgin Islands, and Mi... More
A role player from the Virgin Islands National Guard
A role player from the Virgin Islands National Guard takes a few minutes to get into character before the next scenario where he is required to play an aggressive protester. The Virgin Islands Soldiers are an ... More
A veteran focused $4 million dollar mobility grant
A veteran focused $4 million dollar mobility grant was announced by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Michigan Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Paul D. Roge... More
A Lakota helicopter begins a maintenance flight by
A Lakota helicopter begins a maintenance flight by maneuvering over a snow bank following a winter storm in Michigan. The subzero wind chills did not inhibit the training for our Michigan National Guard aviato... More
A flag draped casket for U.S. Representative John Dingell
A flag draped casket for U.S. Representative John Dingell is guard by members of the Michigan National Guard Honor Guard in Dearborn, Michigan as thousands of constituents lined to pay their final respects to t... More
The remains of former congressman John Dingell are
The remains of former congressman John Dingell are honorably transferred to a US Airforce C-17 following his funeral in Dearborn, Michigan. The Honor Guard of the Michigan National Guard conducted the dignifie... More
State Command Sergeant Major, Catherine Farrell, is
State Command Sergeant Major, Catherine Farrell, is the senior enlisted advisor for the Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs and the Michigan National Guard. She assumed the responsibility for t... More
Capt. Amie Kemppainen proudly stands with her daughter
Capt. Amie Kemppainen proudly stands with her daughter with the guidon from Company B, 3rd Battlion, 126th Infantry. She took command today at a ceremony at the Grand Valley Armory in Wyoming, Michigan Saturda... More
Veterans of Foreign Wars volunteers pass cookies to
Veterans of Foreign Wars volunteers pass cookies to the 46 Military Police Company and their friends and family prior to the company’s mobilization ceremony at Corunna High School on April 2, 2019. The 46 MP CO... More
Military engineers work together to move sheeting on
Military engineers work together to move sheeting on the roof of a job site they are working at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center in northern Michigan. These engineers from the Michigan National Gua... More
A sergeant laughs with his gun crew as they perform
A sergeant laughs with his gun crew as they perform maintenance prior to a field training exercise at Camp Grayling, Michigan.
Traveling all the way from Wales in the United Kingdom
Traveling all the way from Wales in the United Kingdom to Camp Grayling in northern Michigan, the 3rd Royale Welsh conduct JRSOI and they prepare to conduct combat training at Northern Strike. Northern Strike... More
A military videographer takes to the skies over Camp
A military videographer takes to the skies over Camp Grayling, Michigan to capture combat training during the Northern Strike exercise. Corporal Stephen Wright from Arkansas is one of 6000 Soldiers currently t... More
Soldiers who have just reenlisted with the 1-182nd
Soldiers who have just reenlisted with the 1-182nd field artillery are congratulated by Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist following a ceremony at North FOB on the Michigan National Guard's Camp Grayling in... More
Brig. Gen. Lawrence Schloegl, the Assistant Adjutant
Brig. Gen. Lawrence Schloegl, the Assistant Adjutant General of Michigan, Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, the Michigan Adjutant General, and Lt Gen. Charles Luckey, Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General, U.S. ... More
Newly appointed 177th Military Police Brigade commander,
Newly appointed 177th Military Police Brigade commander, COL Chris McKinney gives his command philosophy to the Soldiers who now look to him for guidance and support over the next years. COL McKinney assumed c... More
NATO Commander Gen. Hans-Lothar Domrose of Germany,
NATO Commander Gen. Hans-Lothar Domrose of Germany, President-elect Raimonds Vejonis of Latvia, Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, U.S. Army Europe commander, Lt. Gen. Raimonds Graube and Michigan Adjutant General Gregory Va... More
At the Salispils Concentration Camp Memorial just outside
At the Salispils Concentration Camp Memorial just outside of Riga, Latvia, Sgt. 1st Class Adam Swager looks down on the site of the World War II barracks that housed the prisoners. Today the field is filled wit... More
Rarely seen on a military aircraft, a ‘Welcome aboard
Rarely seen on a military aircraft, a ‘Welcome aboard the KC-135’ information pamphlet adorns the entry indicating that the Stratotanker is the ride-along aircraft of choice for guests wanting a taste of servic... More
A Multi-role bridge from the Michigan National Guard's
A Multi-role bridge from the Michigan National Guard's 107th Engineer Battalion is assembled and ready to move combat forces after being sling loaded onto Howes Lake near Camp Grayling, Michigan.
The National Guard Lifesaving Medal is presented to
The National Guard Lifesaving Medal is presented to Sgt. Tyge Nelson and Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Munsell by Brig. Gen. Lawrence Schloegl for saving the life of a two-year old child earlier this year in northern... More
An Army mechanic makes a final adjustment under the
An Army mechanic makes a final adjustment under the hood to ensure our Soldiers can support the battle. The Combined Support Maintenance Shop in the Michigan National Guard has crews working every day to ensur... More
His son who was born during while he was serving his
His son who was born during while he was serving his first combat tour in Iraq, proudly places his patrol cap on newly promoted Lt. Col. Obie Yordy following a ceremony in Lansing, Michigan as Yordy's wife and ... More