Sunday, September 9, 2012
The 20-year-old resident of Corunna was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan on Aug. 28.
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Sunday, September 9, 2012
Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff at state buildings, grounds and facilities throughout Michigan in honor of Army Pfc. Shane Cantu, of Corunna, on Sept. 10. Flags should be returned to full-staff on Sept. 12, as they will remain lowered on Sept. 11 in honor of Patriot Day. Cantu, 20, died Aug. 28 in Afghanistan. He was a member of the U.S. Army, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. “Pfc. Cantu made the ultimate sacrifice in service to this country, and he will forever be remembered as a hero by the community of Corunna and the entire Great Lakes State,” said Snyder. “I extend heartfelt condolences to his parents, sisters and entire family during this time.” Cantu was …
Monday, May 28, 2012
A broadcast from Gov. Rick Snyder's office outlines the governor's recent visit to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Gov. Rick Snyder recently visited U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Nearly 300 airmen are scheduled to return to Selfridge Air National Guard Base Monday after a four-month deployment to Afghanistan.
Nearly 300 airmen from Selfridge Air National Guard are scheduled to return to Michigan Monday after a four-month deployment to Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan. While deployed, and serving with the 451st Air Expeditionary Wing, the men and women from Selfridge logged approximately 8,300 flight hours in 2,000 sorties, or flight missions, according to base officials. “The safe return of our Michigan Airmen is a very welcome way to begin the new year,” said Col. Michael Thomas, commander of the 127th Wing, the home unit of the returning Airmen, in a release. “The selfless service rendered by these men and women, which included being deployed over the holiday season, epitomizes the core values of the U.S. Air Force.” The unit operated and …
Susan Shenkosky Vogel
3:15 pm on Monday, January 9, 2012
Thank you for covering this happy event...4 months of 12 hours on, 12 hours off every single day is commendable. I am so proud of everyone in this unit, but especially senior airman, Michael T. Vogel. I am one happy mom who can't wait to wake up to the sound of my son snooring tomorrow morning! more ›