LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Governor Gretchen Whitmer spent part of her Thanksgiving calling active duty, deployed members of the Michigan National Guard to thank them for their service and wish them a happy Thanksgiving.
She spoke to members of the 110th and 127th Wing of the Michigan Air National Guard along with the 1775th and 1776th Military Police Company of the Michigan Army National Guard.
They are serving in Lebanon, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Yuma, Arizona.
“The men and women of the Michigan National Guard have been called on in an unprecedented manner over the past nearly two years,” said the governor. “They are always willing and able to answer this call to service and for that we are all truly grateful. On this day of thanksgiving, 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, these service members and countless other Michiganders who serve in the other branches of our armed forces are on the frontlines, away from their families. I hope we all take some time to give thanks to our service members and their families this Thanksgiving and pray for their safe return home.”
