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MCRGO MONDAY E'NEWS
Michigan National Guard Lends a Hand
Along with health care professionals and first responders who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, MCRGO would like to thank those of you serving in the Michigan National Guard who have been called up to serve our state.
This past week, President Donald Trump approved Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's request for federal funding to use the state's National Guard in the battle against COVID-19.
The president authorized the use of Guard members under Title 32, United States Code, specifically 502(f). This will allow 3,000 members of the Michigan Army and Air National Guard to be allocated humanitarian missions.
Those missions include helping run mobile screening facilities, distributing food and medical supplies, ensuring resiliency of supply lines, disinfecting public spaces, and supporting public safety, if needed.
"The members of the Michigan National Guard are experienced and proven professionals," said Maj. Gen. Paul Rogers, adjutant general. "Our units frequently train and respond side-by-side with state and local emergency responders, making them well suited for domestic operations. The National Guard has unique capabilities, providing local first responders with additional resources to combat COVID-19."
While much of Michigan continues to adapt to the Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order, members of the Michigan National Guard have been pulled away from their jobs and families, often for months at a time. MCRGO thanks you for your service and reminds you that MCRGO offers a permanent veterans membership discount.
Michigan National Guard member & MCRGO First Vice Chair & Senior Master Instructor Nate DeWeerd with State Representative Beau LaFave (R-Iron Mountain)
