LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer called actively deployed members of the Michigan National Guard to wish them a merry Christmas on Friday, December 24.
The governor spoke to Airmen of the 127th Wing currently deployed to Guam in support of U.S. Pacific Command, Soldiers deployed to Lebanon in support of U.S. Central Command and Soldiers deployed to Arizona and California in support of U.S. Customs and Border Protection law enforcement missions along the US Southwest border.
“Our men and women in uniform put their lives on the lines to keep us safe,” said Whitmer. “On Christmas, we should recognize their service and honor the sacrifices they make on behalf of all of us. As we get to spend time with our loved ones at home, many active duty service members in uniform are away from their families, on the job. I hope we all take some time to think about our service members and their families this Christmas and pray for their safe return home.”
The governor spoke to members of the:
- 127th Wing of the Michigan Air National Guard (Harrison Township)
- 1775th Military Police Company of the Michigan Army National Guard (Pontiac)
- 1776th Military Police Company of the Michigan Army National Guard (Taylor)
