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Latest News

Gov. Whitmer Thanks Michigan National Guard Members Supporting Florida Residents Following Hurricane Milton

October 10, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Whitmer thanked the Michigan National Guard on the ground in Florida helping communities impacted by Hurricane Milton. CH-47 Chinook helic...

Michigan National Guard Ishpeming Armory to Host Parc Exposé for Lake Superior Performance Rally on Saturday

October 09, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan National Guard (MING) Ishpeming Armory will host a Parc Exposé for the Lake Superior Performance Rally (LSPR) on Saturday, Oct. 12 fro...

Michigan National Guard Announces South Carolina Mobilization Re-Missioned to Support North Carolina Communities

October 08, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — Approximately 40 Soldiers assigned to the Michigan Army National Guard’s 1436th Engineer Company, 507th Engineer Battalion, based out of Montague, w...

Michigan Military Veterans Gala to Recognize Service Members and Veterans

October 07, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan will hold its fourth annual Military & Veterans Gala Nov. 2 from 6 – 11 p.m. at the L.V. Eberhard Center located at 301 Fulton St. W, S...

Michigan National Guard Announces Mobilization to Support South Carolina Communities

October 04, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — Approximately 40 Soldiers assigned to the Michigan Army National Guard’s 1436th Engineer Company, 507th Engineer Battalion, based out of Montague, w...

Michigan National Guard Announces Leadership Changes

October 02, 2024

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has announced four leadership changes across the Michigan National Guard. These changes reflect o...

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Upcoming Events

Oct 13

East China Township Walk for Suicide Prevention

Register to Walk at www.walk2remember.myevent.com Or simply scan the QR code below Online registration closes on October 11, 2024 at 12:00pm Day-of-event registration from 11:00...

Oct 15

Waterford Township Men's Veterans Peer Support Group

Led by former US Marine Corps veteran and OCHN's Veteran Peer Support Specialist, Isaac Cortes Benefits of the support group: Offer an opportunity to meet with other vetera...

Oct 17

Allegan County Veteran Stand Down

Join us for this FREE event Veteran resource fair, breakfast, lunch, military surplus items & support services will be available for veterans in need. Veterans should br...

Oct 17

Military-Friendly Virtual Job Fair

Don't miss this opportunity to meet top employers who are looking for great candidates at the Military-Friendly Virtual Job Fair sponsored by Corporate Gray. Registered companie...

Oct 18

Ferris State Community Conversation Day

Many Veterans receive care in the community. Learn how you can help connect Veterans, their families, and their caregivers with military benefits, including Substance Use Disord...

Oct 19

Portage Veterans & Family Resource Fair

A fun event providing resources such as VA eligibility, VSO claims, haircuts for Veterans and their children, Hard Hats to Helmets (H2H), basic manicures, KVCC information on at...

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