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Twenty-one businesses, organizations and individuals from across the state have been selected as finalists for the 2018 Governor's Energry Excellence Awards, which recognize people and organizations in Michigan that have taken firm, meaningful actions to improve energy efficiency.
Nominations were made in eight different categories that underline the diversity of Michigan's most cutting-edge energy-efficient projects. Award winners, which span from individual residents to the manufacturing industry and the Michigan National Guard, will be announced at an event in September.
Major General Michael Stone, the Michigan National Guard Assistant Adjutant General - Installations, is a finalist in the Innovator of the Year category.
LANSING, Mich. — Approximately 70 Soldiers assigned to the Michigan Army National Guard’s (MIARNG) 3rd Battalion, 126th Infantry Regiment, (3-126th), based out of Detroit and Wyoming, will gather with their families and invited guests at the Grand Ledge Armory as they return from their deployment in support of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
LANSING, Mich. — Two Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers (MIARNG) will compete against top Army National Guard service members from six Midwestern states in a demanding five-day regional competition that tests the physical, mental and tactical skills required of today’s warfighters.
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) today reminded counties that the deadline to submit Letters of Intent (LOIs) for the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) County Veteran Service Fund (CVSF) grant program is this Friday.
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Soldiers from two Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) units have returned home following year-long overseas deployments, marking the end of extended missions supporting U.S. and allied operations abroad.
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.
