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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (June 29, 2018) - Traverse City Mayor Jim Carruthers, State Representative Larry Inman, and representatives from Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters, Maj. Gen. Gregory Vadnais and armory manager Sgt. 1st Class Derek Quick cut the ribbon to officially open the new Michigan National Guard Traverse City Armory.
The armory was formerly a charter school, but will now house two Michigan Army National Guard units, including the 1430th Engineer Co. previously based in Gladstone.
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) today announced that the application process is now open for the Fiscal Year 2026 Michigan Veterans Nonprofit Improvement Grant Program, a competitive funding opportunity designed to strengthen and modernize facilities serving Michigan’s veteran community.
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) today announced the Michigan Member Benefits Program, a comprehensive initiative expanding financial, educational and family support for members of the Michigan National Guard. The expansion was authorized through Public Act 31 of 2025, reinforcing Michigan’s commitment to improving quality of life for service members and their families.
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan National Guard (MING) officials, joined by State Rep. Phil Green, recently visited the Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) Lapeer Armory, located at 2140 W. Genesee St. in Lapeer, to review a newly completed $8.8 million renovation project. The upgrades were funded through a combination of $6.0 million in federal funding and $2.8 million in state funding.
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC) was designated by the U.S. Department of War as a National Range for Deep Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) Training.
LANSING, Mich. – Northern Strike (NS) 26-1, this years’ winter exercise hosted by the Michigan National Guard (MING), is scheduled to take place across Northern Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC), Jan. 26-29, 2026. NS 26-1 is part of the semi-annual exercise series, which includes NS 26-2, scheduled for this August.
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called actively deployed members of the Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) and Michigan Air National Guard (MIANG) to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving.
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has announced two leadership changes across the Michigan Air National Guard.
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), in partnership with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation (MCHF) and the State of Michigan, will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps on Monday, Nov. 10, from 2-3 p.m. at Heritage Hall at the Michigan State Capitol.
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has appointed Jefferey R. Connell, Lt. Col. (Ret.), as administrator and officer, of the Michigan Volunteer Defense Force (MiVDF).
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan will hold its fifth annual Military & Veterans Gala Nov. 8 from 6 – 11 p.m. at the Fort Pontchartrain Hotel located at 2 Washington Blvd. in Detroit. The formal event is a celebration of Michigan’s National Guard members, veterans and advocates.
