When Staff Sgt. Scot Jenkins was deployed to Kuwait in 2010 with Battery B, 119th Field Artillery, Michigan Army National Guard, he discovered an unexpected love. “Being deployed really got me into working out. I created some good habits and have loved it ever since that,” Jenkins said. Jenkins, a fire directions chief with the […]
Michigan National Guard Funeral Honors
“The rendering of Military Funeral Honors is a way to show the nation’s deep gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully defended our country,” said Master Sgt. Mary Stoops, a noncommissioned officer with the Michigan National Guard, 63rd Brigade Regional Casualty Operation. “The ceremony should convey respect and reverence to […]
Wingman Day puts focus on Airmen
The 127th Wing’s annual Wingman Day reinforced the wingman concept as the foundation to building resilient Airmen. The coordinator of the event, Maj. Tate Whitener, 127th Wing chief of safety, planned the Wingman Day to help emphasize the importance of Airmen and to increase the awareness of tools available for Airmen to adjust easily to […]
Michigan Guard to begin union contract negotiations
The Michigan Army National Guard takes great pleasure in announcing that contract renewal negotiations will begin with Laborers International Union of North America representatives in the next few weeks. LiUNA is the labor partner that represents federal technicians who are employed in support of Michigan Army National Guard operations. LiUNA has represented MIARNG technicians since […]
Self-Defense class teaches personal security
The Michigan National Guard sexual assault coordinators and victim advocates hosted a 3-day workshop for self-defense 14-16 April, in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness month. According to recent statistics, there is an average of 293,066 victims (age 12 and older) of rape and assault each year. This workshop included tips on safe dating, avoiding high […]
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