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  • Air traffic controllers go from "zero to 60" at Operation Northern Strike

    As an air traffic controller at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Frisch has days where the peaceful, relatively slow pace of northern Michigan can quickly be ramped up by the arrival of multiple types of fast-moving military aircraft.     "We're a plug-and-play unit," said Frisch.

  • Roberts Takes Command at The Alpena CRTC

    ALPENA -Lt. Col. J. Andrew Roberts of Gaylord was sworn in as the commander at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center during a Michigan Air National Guard assumption-of-command ceremony August 1st 2014.Roberts is replacing Col. Bryan Teff, who is now serving as the 127th Wing Mission Support

  • Alpena CRTC Approved for $10million for Project

    In a recent interview with Major Corey Enderby at the Alpena CRTC he further explained the $10 million dollar project. The Main Parking Apron at the Alpena CRTC is in need of desperate attention due to its failing structure. This is no little project and at this time the project is still in the

  • House & Senate passes Tuition Assistance for Michigan National Guard

    Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs   Michigan Army National Guard   Michigan Air National Guard   Veterans Affairs     3411 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.   Lansing, Mich. 48906   (517) 481-8141   Rick Snyder Maj. Gen. Gregory Vadnais   Governor Director and Adjutant General    

  • Alpena CRTC hosts 3rd Annual Honor Guard Training

    The Alpena CRTC hosted its 3rd annual Honor Guard Training May 12th thru May 16th 2014. Training was provided by the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base which lead to graduation ceremony on May 16th. Joining the Alpena CRTC was VanBuren Police Department, Alpena County Sheriffs Department, 110th AW from

  • Operation Northern Strike 2013: Joint Military Muscle in Michigan

    In one of the most comprehensive displays of military might in the modern history of the Great Lakes region, Operation Northern Strike 2013 brought together U.S. and international military personnel for two weeks of intense operational training at locations across northern Michigan in August

  • Alpena CRTC Faces Man-Power Reductions

    As lawmakers and politicians continue to debate over the current economic condition and sequestration situation, it is easy to forget how the implications of these programs can affect us close to home.The Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) has been an integral part of the Alpena

  • Alpena CRTC Receives Coveted Award

    On 23 January 2013, the Air National Guard announced the winners for the highly coveted Air Force Organizational Excellence Award. The Air Force Organizational Excellence Award recognizes units for exceptionally meritorious service or outstanding achievement.The superb performance of the Alpena

  • Alpena CRTC Hosts 30th Annual Military Ball

    On 19 October, 2012, the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center hosted its 30th Annual Military Ball.  A proud tradition steeped in customs, courtesies and camaraderie, the Military Ball served as an opportunity to appreciate the rich history of the Alpena CRTC and celebrate the 375th birthday of