Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the Commander-in-Chief of the Michigan National Guard, addressed 84 soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 182nd Field Artillery Regiment, along with their families and invited guests, at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church as they prepared to depart for their deployment to the Middle East.
“It was an honor to join the 182nd regiment as they depart for their latest mission,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “The Michigan National Guard is known nationwide for their professionalism and dedication, and they have stepped up to protect and serve us all through unprecedented challenges over the last few years. As they once again answer the call of duty, our responsibility is to have their backs. Together, we will continue supporting our service members and military families and await their safe return.”
“The support, sacrifice and adaptability of our military families during long separations is critical to the success of our Soldiers as they deploy overseas in support of U.S. Central Command,” said U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Lawrence E. Schloegl, assistant adjutant general and deputy director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “We will support these families as they support their loved ones serving our nation.”
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