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March 25, 2022
The Medal of Honor is the United States' Highest Award for Military Valor in Action
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation declaring Medal of Honor Day March 25, 2022, to honor the sacrifice and heroism by Medal of Honor recipients.
“On Medal of Honor Day, we recognize those among us who answered the highest call to serve our nation in uniform and displayed gallantry on the battlefield,” said Gov. Whitmer. “I encourage Michiganders to reflect on and pay tribute to these American heroes who fought for rights, ideals and freedoms we all hold dear.”
“Fewer than 4,000 courageous individuals have received this honor throughout our nation’s history,” said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general and director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “Their stories serve as powerful reminders of service and sacrifice and we owe them and their families our gratitude and respect.”
The Medal of Honor is authorized for any military service member who distinguishes themself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their life above and beyond the call of duty:
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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. — The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), based in Crane, Indiana is the lead agency for Silent Swarm 24, taking place July 15-26 at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) in Alpena, MI.
