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May 20, 2020
MIDLAND, Mich. – In late evening of May 19th, the Michigan National Guard received a request to respond to massive flooding in the Midland area, resulting from the breach of the Edenville and Sanford Dams. National Guard units from Bay City, Saginaw, Port Huron, and other nearby communities responded, setting up operations by midnight.
The Michigan State Police requested that the Michigan National Guard provide assistance in evacuating Midland area residents who were forced from their homes due to the floods. Approximately 130 Soldiers and more than 40 specialized vehicles have arrived in the area to provide assistance. The National Guard began missions this morning at 4:00am, evacuating citizens, augmenting emergency planners, and preparing logistical support.
Guard members are assisting local authorities including police, fire departments, and the Department of Natural Resources. The Michigan National Guard is using assets such as Light Medium Tactical Vehicles (LMTVs) that are capable of driving through high water for this mission. Over 200 Soldiers and additional equipment are expected to arrive throughout the day. Additional guard members are on stand-by with capabilities for other missions including aviation, rescue hoist, and logistical support, if required.
“Our priority is supporting the State of Michigan’s response to this situation and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Michigan citizens,” said Maj. Gen. Paul Rogers, Adjutant General and Director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “Members of the Michigan National Guard are trained to respond at a moment’s notice when their skills are called upon – their professionalism is another reassuring example of the guard’s mission as “Michiganders helping Michiganders.”
Members of the Michigan National Guard will mitigate the risk of COVID-19 spread during this emergency response using carefully supervised medical protocols, including pre-screening, mission-appropriate face covering, social distancing, and sanitizing equipment.
The Michigan National Guard has also been integrated into the state’s emergency response for COVID-19 since the Governor announced its activation on March 18th. Currently, nearly 1,000 Michigan National Guard members are supporting COVID-19 response missions across the state.
LANSING, Mich. — Approximately 40 Soldiers assigned to the Michigan Army National Guard’s 1436th Engineer Company, 507th Engineer Battalion, based out of Montague, will mobilize to South Carolina to help impacted communities in the wake of Hurricane Helene. As part of the ongoing emergency response mission to support areas impacted by severe flooding, the Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers will assist federal and local authorities with debris removal and road clearing.
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has announced four leadership changes across the Michigan National Guard. These changes reflect our commitment to excellence and the continued advancement of our organization under the guidance of exceptional leaders.
LANSING, Mich. — The Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field will celebrate ‘100 Years of Flight’ with a centennial celebration event at the airport on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan National Guard (MING) will be participating in a slingload training exercise in St. Ignace on September 13 from 1-5 p.m.; September 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and September 15 from 7 – 9 a.m. The exercise will take place from Mackinac County Airport to a drop zone in Lake Huron east of St. Ignace.
LANSING, Mich. — As part of the ongoing security cooperation between the United States and Sierra Leone, the Michigan National Guard (MING) and the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) formally established a State Partnership Program (SPP) in a signing ceremony in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
LANSING, Mich. — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule on drinking water standards for certain per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) on April 26, 2024.
LANSING, Mich. — Northern Strike (NS) 24-2, one of the Department of Defense’s largest reserve component readiness exercises, will be hosting a media day on August 9 at 10:00 a.m.
LANSING, Mich. – Northern Strike (NS) 24-2, one of the Department of Defense’s largest reserve component readiness exercises, is scheduled to take place across Michigan from August 3-17, 2024.
LANSING, Mich. — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule on drinking water standards for certain per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) on April 26, 2024. Under these new standards, which became effective on June 25, 2024, some private drinking water wells that were previously sampled have been found to exceed the new maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). The U.S. Army is working to incorporate those standards into its restoration program under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).
LANSING, Mich. — Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center (JMTC), in collaboration with the Michigan Army National Guard (MIARNG) Survivor Outreach Services Team, will display a Boots on the Ground Heroes Memorial and host a ceremony to honor fallen service members on July 13 at 11 a.m.
