The President of the Republic of Latvia (left) presented Col. J. Andrew Roberts, commander of the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, with the Order of Viesturs medal, Sept. 23, 2016, at the Michigan National Guard headquarters facility in Lansing. The Order of Viesturs is presented only by the President and was given to Roberts to recognize his efforts toward strengthening the country and promoting joint learning between military forces. Roberts served as the bilateral affairs officer to Latvia in 2012 and 2013.

Staff from the Michigan National Guard Public Affairs Office, TACOM Public Affairs and TARDEC Public Affairs listened to the Army Public Affairs Sgt. Maj. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at TACOM LCMC for #HispanicHeritageMonth. The group gathered for a round table discussion on public affairs after the speech. (Selfie photo by Army Public Affairs Sgt. Maj. Jose Velazquez)

A 100 mile walk across Northern Michigan in combat boots, all to support local National Guard troops and their families. Wednesday marks the start of a four day journey for Jack VanPutten. It's Jack's Walk of Honor. The 100 mile walk began Wednesday morning at Camp Grayling and continues all the way to Traverse City, but that's only the half of it. He will then walk another 50 miles back to Grayling. “I'm thankful for those that serve, I want to express my gratitude to past and present military.”