Governor Jennifer M. Granholm visited Kalamazoo on Monday, April 14th to preside over the deployment of Company A 156th Signal Battalion. She thanked the men and women in uniform for their nobility and recognized the sacrifices that both soldiers and their families have to make in these uncertain times.

A soldier listening to a family support briefing while his son sleeps.

Gov. Granholm promotes a female soldier.

Gov. Granholm met with soldiers and their families.

Gov. Granholm and General Cutler listening to speakers.

Gov. Granholm thanking the soldiers of the 156 signal bn for their service.

Brian Johnston of Adrian waves goodbye as he leaves for deployment.

Photos courtesy of SSG Helen Miller

April 12 - 15, 2003 Kalamazoo, MI