June 16, 2009
Marquette, Mich.-A Road to Reintegration Community Event will be held from 9
a.m. to 12 p.m., Tuesday, Jun. 16, at the Marquette Armory, 1820 Lincoln
Avenue, Marquette, Mich. The goal of the event, hosted by the Michigan
National Guard, is to coordinate local military and community resources to
benefit military personnel and their families.
The event involves bringing key stakeholders together that represent various
military and community agencies in the local community. Discussion will be
facilitated around how the community would like to participate in Road to
Reintegration efforts.
"Time and time again Michigan citizens have asked, 'How can I help?'" said
Brig. Gen. James Anderson, assistant adjutant general of the Michigan Army
National Guard. "This event is an ongoing effort to provide an integrated
system of assistance for our service members and their families throughout
all stages of deployment."
The Road to Reintegration Community Event will also provide local businesses
and residents with a greater understanding of the challenges faced by active
duty, reserve, and National Guard members, and the stressors associated with
the deployment and separation of these personnel and their families.
The Michigan National Guard recognizes the need to coordinate military and
community resources, improve access to affordable and effective services, and
raise community awareness of the challenges of military life.
Today, nearly 1,000 Michigan National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are deployed
across the globe in support of the global war on terrorism; however, more
than 90 percent of the force is available, trained and ready to respond to a
state emergency including a terrorist event.
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This event is open to the public.
(For more information, contact public affairs representative 2nd Lt. Michael
May at (517) 481-8154.)
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