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NATIONAL SECURITY

TOP PRIORITIES OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY PILLAR
  • A military that is properly funded, staffed and equipped to defend our nation against a growing number of global threats, including cyber attacks.
  • Focusing awareness and surveillance on rogue nations, terrorist groups and global threats to U.S. security around the world.
  • Supporting the Department of Homeland Security and urging its steadfast protection of U.S. borders, ports and other entry points.
  • Enabling a decent quality of life for troops and their families - active duty and reserve-component alike-that includes reasonable compensation, benefits, health care, child care and family support programs.  The Legion adamantly opposes any degradation of benefits.
  • Advancing the goals of U.S. foreign policy through the State Department
To the veterans who make up The American Legion's membership, national security is a deeply held value.  The 9/11 terrorist attacks exposed America's vulnerabilities and magnified the importance of this value - not only for military veterans, but for all.

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The Michigan National Guard provides trained, combat-capable forces in support of the National Security Strategy worldwide and Defense Support of Civil Authorities in response to Federal emergencies within the United States and State emergencies within Michigan.
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WE ARE THE MICHIGAN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD


As a component of the U.S. Army, we are an entity of the state. We defend our country when called to action, but what makes us a unique branch in the military is our duty to protect and serve the state of Michigan. 


This allows us to live and serve within our Michigan communities. From natural disaster relief and civil disturbances to national emergencies, we are always ready, always there.  
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