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March 04, 2025
LANSING, Mich. – Soldiers assigned to the Michigan Army National Guard’s (MIARNG) 745th Ordnance Company, based out of Grayling, gathered with their families and invited guests at the Grayling Army Airfield (GAAF) Armory in Grayling as they prepare to depart for their deployment to the Middle East to support Operation Spartan Shield.
“Our military families sacrifice a lot during these long separations and their support is crucial to the success of our Soldiers as they deploy overseas,” said U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Ravindra Wagh, assistant adjutant general and commander of the MIARNG. “It is our mission to support these families while they support their loved ones serving our nation.”
This will be the fourth deployment since 9/11 for the 745th Ordnance Company. The unit’s last deployment was June 2020 to the CENTCOM Theatre in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Operation Inherent Resolve. The Soldiers are anticipated to be deployed for up to a year.
“These Soldiers will be supporting Operation Spartan Shield throughout the Middle East to strengthen defense relationships and build partner capacity. Their mission will focus on safely identifying, disarming and disposing of hazardous explosive devices and conducting concurrent training with partner nations,” said U.S. Army Maj. Megan Breen, commander of the 507th Engineer Battalion. “The explosive ordnance disposal mission not only ensures the safety of U.S. and partner nation military operations throughout the region but also ensures the safety of the local population.”
The Michigan National Guard Family Programs Office provides support and care for service members and families of the Michigan National Guard while enhancing the readiness and well-being of their military families through information, education, programs and resources. They may be reached at 1-888-MICH-FAM.
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