Michigan Army National Guard soldiers will be deployed to the Southwest Border Saturday to support the federal law enforcement mission.
120 soldiers in the Michigan Army National Guard’s 1463rd Transportation Company in Battle Creek will leave for their deployment on Oct. 26 to help the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s mission along the Southwest Border. They will gather with their families and friends at Lakeview Middle School before departing.
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This is the fifth deployment to the Southwest Border for the Michigan Army National Guard since 2020.
“The Michigan National Guard is known nationwide for their professionalism, and they have stepped up to protect and serve their fellow Americans when called upon under both Democratic and Republican presidents,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “Now, around 120 soldiers are preparing once again to answer the call of duty at our southern border, adding to the robust efforts that have led to border crossings hitting a four-year low. Together, we will make sure our guard members have the resources they need to carry out their missions successfully and ensure their families can thrive at home.”
Whitmer approved previous deployments to the Southwest Border in 2021 and 2022 under President Joe Biden and in 2020 under President Donald Trump.
“The Michigan National Guard maintains a high level of readiness and is prepared to deploy and serve at a moment’s notice,” said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general and director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. “As these Soldiers deploy in support of U.S. Northern Command, our Family Programs Office will be there to offer support and resources to their families whose steadfast support is critical to the success of our Soldiers.”
