The federal and primary mission of the Michigan Department of Military Affairs is to recruit, train, and maintain the Michigan Army and Air National Guard as reserve components of the United States Army and Air Force. The state mission of the Department is to train and maintain national guard forces for the protection of life and property of Michigan citizens in natural disasters and for the preservation of peace, order, and public safety. In 1989, the Department provided services for approximately 16,000 military personnel allocated to the Michigan National Guard. Three Air National Guard bases operated in Michigan (Selfridge, Alpena, and Battle Creek).
From the description of Administrative subject files of the Michigan Air National Guard, 1989. (State Archive of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 47966131
