Michigan National Guard

But even if they’re called to the front line, some Michigan Guard troops may not be able to respond. Some have become sick over the past couple of weeks. They’ve been given bad food.

About a half dozen Guard troops are now assigned to the South Michigan Food Bank here in Battle Creek to help with food packaging and distribution at least through the end of November.

The mission according to Whitmer is to support public safety and protect first amendment rights to peaceful assembly. Some critics are scratching their heads.

Michigan National Guard troops are now helping the Michigan Department of Corrections throughout the Upper Peninsula. They’re working to test all inmates at state prisons across the UP for the COVID-19 virus.

President Donald Trump is approving the request from Governor Gretchen Whitmer to use National Guard units for COVID-19 related humanitarian missions around the state. The Governor is authorized to call up as many as 3 thousand guardsmen and women for up to 90 days of service...

A series of big booms or explosions in the area yesterday late morning into the early afternoon. Social media lit up with comments and questions.

The program is run by the Michigan National Guard at both Fort Custer and the VA Medical Center just to the north.

The 110th Attack Wing of the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base was front and center at the inauguration ceremony for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.