Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

06/17/2026

After boarding a Boeing 737 “Freedom Plane,” historic documents will soon be heading to their next destination, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, where they will be on display from July 9-26.

Inspired by the Bicentennial Freedom Train, The National Archives and Records Administration’s exhibition “Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation” has been traveling across the country as part of America’s 250th anniversary.

Documents on display will include:

▪️ Original Engraving of the Declaration of Independence, 1823
▪️ Articles of Association, 1774
▪️ George Washington's, Alexander Hamilton's, and Aaron Burr's Oaths of Allegiance, 1778
▪️ Treaty of Paris, 1783
▪️ Secret Printing of the Constitution in Draft Form, 1787
▪️ Tally of Votes Approving the Constitution, 1787
▪️ Senate Markup of the Bill of Rights, 1789

🎟️ Access to the exhibition is free to the public, but an advance reservation is required. Free reservations open to the public on June 22. Please continue to visit THF.org/FreedomPlane for updates and more information.

📸 Image provided by National WWI Museum and Memorial.

06/16/2026

CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined thousands of Michigan National Guard members at Camp Grayling Friday for the 2026 Memori

06/16/2026

Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our state and nation, while also recognizing those who continue to answer the call whenever and wherever they are needed. The Michigan National Guard has been there for our communities during emergencies, natural disasters and overseas deployments, demonstrating professionalism, courage and selfless service. On behalf of all Michiganders, thank you to our Guard members and their families for their unwavering commitment and sacrifice.

📸: Sgt. Santalov

06/16/2026

06/01/2026

More than 4,500 Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers are training across the state as part of annual training, sharpening the skills needed to support missions at home and abroad.

From weapons qualification and aviation operations to engineering, logistics and communications, Soldiers are building readiness and strengthening teamwork at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Fort Custer Training Center and other training locations throughout Michigan.

"Annual training is critical to ensuring our Soldiers, leaders and units remain ready, capable and prepared to respond whenever called upon," said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general and director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

The training concludes June 12 with the Michigan National Guard's annual Pass in Review Ceremony, honoring achievements, outstanding service and the legacy of those who served before us.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3RJnYTJ

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

I signed a bipartisan bill that will deliver $152 million in funding to upgrade the runways and infrastructure at Selfridge Air National Guard Base and ensure the base is ready for the new F-15EX fighter jets arriving by 2028.

This is a huge win for Michigan and our national security.

Selfridge has long played a critical role in protecting our country, supporting service members and military families, and strengthening Michigan’s economy.

This bill is proof that when we work across the aisle and find common ground, we can do anything.

05/26/2026

The Michigan National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC) has been selected to host a U.S. Department of War Drone Dominance Program (DDP) Gauntlet Phase II Qualifying Event this June, bringing together government, military and industry partners to evaluate next-generation uncrewed aerial systems technologies designed for future battlefield operations.

Anchored by Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center and the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan offers one of the nation’s premier large-scale training environments for multi-domain operations, autonomous systems testing and modernization efforts.

Read more: https://bit.ly/49R8CTm

05/22/2026

The future of warfare is being shaped right now — and America’s Soldiers are leading the charge one drone at a time. 🇺🇸

From rapidly testing new technologies to adapting tactics in real time, today’s warfighters are driving innovation at the speed of relevance. As conflicts around the world continue to demonstrate the growing importance of drones, autonomous systems and electronic warfare, Michigan’s is helping prepare the force for the next fight.

Read more from NewsNation on how Soldiers are reinventing modern warfare through drone technology and battlefield innovation.

Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center Michigan National Guard

A NewsNation exclusive look at how the U.S. is ramping up drone warfare — where the “front lines” are no longer on the ground but in the sky.