Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called actively deployed members of the Michigan National Guard to wish them a happy holiday season and a happy New Year.
In her news release, Governor Whitmer said, “Michiganders who serve in uniform represent the best of us,” adding, “It was an honor to speak to many of our deployed service members today and convey my gratitude to them. As we celebrate the holidays and gather with family, friends, and loved ones, I encourage every Michigander to take a moment to acknowledge the selfless sacrifices that these individuals make every day and pray for their safe return home.”
Gov. Whitmer spoke to Airmen currently deployed to Germany in support of U.S. European Command; Soldiers deployed to Kuwait in support of U.S. Central Command; and Soldiers deployed to the Southwest Border, in support of Joint Interagency Task Force West.
These Airmen and Soldiers are tackling a wide range of challenges in each of their respective missions, and they include members from Battle Creek, in the 217th Air Operations Group 110th Wing as well as Bravo Company, 3-126 Infantry Battalion out of Wyoming.
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