PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: July 23rd, 2021
RANGE FIRING SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD OF July 26th THRU August 1st.
GRAYLING, Mich. – Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center and Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, and the Michigan National Guard are busy hosting 4,000-5,000 service members participating in Northern Strike. Heralded as one of the largest reserve component exercises funded by the National Guard Bureau, the multi-national, joint exercise will see participation from the UK, Latvia, and Liberia.
“Foundation Week,” officially begins July 26th, however troops began arriving mid-week. The service members will conduct reception, staging, onward movement, and integration operations, or JRSOI. Right now Camp Grayling and Alpena CRTC are receiving service members as they arrive and direct them to where they need to be. They will prepare their weapons, vehicles, and equipment and stage them for the beginning of the exercise. They then move “onward” into a field training, the live-fire exercise environment, and integrating under the direction of the exercise authority. The service members then reverse the process as they prepare to depart for home station during the second weekend of August.
This year’s training exercise focuses on sustainment and logistics, yet the training remains highly kinetic. The special use restricted airspace above the Range 13 (mortars), 30 (MPRC), & 40 (Artillery & Air-to-Ground) Complexes will be very active for most of the event. Thus, local residents can expect increased military vehicles and aircraft, weapons firing, and training activity to occur at all hours of the day and night. This means most roads and trails in and around the ranges and training areas will be CLOSED to civilian traffic for their safety.
Airborne and waterborne operations are key events taking place this year. Temporary beach access and boating limitations will occur July 31st for air and waterborne operations in and around Lake Margarethe. COL Meyers asks boaters to remain flexible, and use good standoff distances near military vehicles, water and aircraft.
This combined live-fire training is an extremely important skillset to achieve in a joint, multi-national, all domain environment. COL Meyers knows this is a community effort to achieve success during Northern Strike and extends his thanks for the community support we are receiving.
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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: June 14th, 2021
RANGE FIRING SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD OF June 14th THRU June 20th.
GRAYLING, Mich. – Michigan and Illinois National Guard units move into their final week of annual training this week, in which over 3,500 soldiers are training to improve their tactical and technical proficiencies. The sound of weapons firing will continue in South Camp, Range 13 Complex, the Range 30/Multipurpose Range Complex (MPRC) and Range 40 Complex, Artillery and Air-to-Ground ranges.
"South Camp" small arms ranges will be the primary focus of training from Range 1-18 military units. Expect to hear small arms fire, and occasional loud explosions from light to heavy demolition during the entire week.
The Range 30 Complex training is all blank fire within the fence line, allowing for ALL ROADS and trails from Stephen Bridge Road east to Bald Hill Road will be OPEN to civilian traffic.
Air Force A-10’s will practice aerial gunnery on the Air to Ground Range MON-THU, with night firing occurring on Thursday evening. Range 45 Machinegun and other weapon systems will also be live firing from through the weekend. Thus, portions of affected roads and trails Range 40 Complex will be CLOSEDfor public safety.
Howe’s Lake was busy last week with waterborne and bridging operations that may have temporarily displaced some civilians to ensure that maintained a safe distance from military training. Camp Grayling Commander Scott Meyer’s appreciates the support and flexibility of the community with the increased traffic and presence of soldiers throughout the community.
It is of utmost importance to keep our community safe at all times. Even with the recent rain, fire danger remains high so always check with the DNR before starting any fires.
For further information call 989-344-6100, or find out more about Camp Grayling on Facebook @campgraylingmi.
https://www.facebook.com/campgraylingmi
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: June 14th, 2021
RANGE FIRING SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD OF June 14th THRU June 20th.
GRAYLING, Mich. – Michigan and Illinois National Guard units move into their final week of annual training this week, in which over 3,500 soldiers are training to improve their tactical and technical proficiencies. The sound of weapons firing will continue in South Camp, Range 13 Complex, the Range 30/Multipurpose Range Complex (MPRC) and Range 40 Complex, Artillery and Air-to-Ground ranges.
"South Camp" small arms ranges will be the primary focus of training from Range 1-18 military units. Expect to hear small arms fire, and occasional loud explosions from light to heavy demolition during the entire week.
The Range 30 Complex training is all blank fire within the fence line, allowing for ALL ROADS and trails from Stephen Bridge Road east to Bald Hill Road will be OPEN to civilian traffic.
Air Force A-10’s will practice aerial gunnery on the Air to Ground Range MON-THU, with night firing occurring on Thursday evening. Range 45 Machinegun and other weapon systems will also be live firing from through the weekend. Thus, portions of affected roads and trails Range 40 Complex will be CLOSEDfor public safety.
Howe’s Lake was busy last week with waterborne and bridging operations that may have temporarily displaced some civilians to ensure that maintained a safe distance from military training. Camp Grayling Commander Scott Meyer’s appreciates the support and flexibility of the community with the increased traffic and presence of soldiers throughout the community.
It is of utmost importance to keep our community safe at all times. Even with the recent rain, fire danger remains high so always check with the DNR before starting any fires.
For further information call 989-344-6100, or find out more about Camp Grayling on Facebook @campgraylingmi.
https://www.facebook.com/campgraylingmi