Governor Whitmer proposed a $105.8 million investment in Michigan’s Army National Guard (MIARNG) facilities to make them more female-friendly. The building upgrades will reflect the changing face of the MIARNG which has nearly 1,500 women serving in its ranks.
There are 37 MIARNG facilities that will be improved under the proposed investment, and many of them were constructed in a time when the force was primarily male.
“It is a matter of fairness and equity that the state should embark on a mission to update these facilities to ensure parity with the facilities provided to male soldiers,” said Whitmer. “Women are a growing segment of the population stepping up to serve our state and nation and the facilities available to them should match this commitment.”
The Michigan Army National Guard’s local facility is the Port Huron Armory on Dove Street. The Port Huron Armory could receive a $3M in upgrades to its facilities.
The investment is contingent on the Legislature including it in the budget bills that are in the process of being developed and negotiated with the Governor.
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
