Michigan Air Guard firefighters respond to 193-vehicle crash Published Jan. 14, 2015 By Master Sgt. Denice Rankin Michigan National Guard LANSING, Mich -- The Air National Guard is always on mission, which is represented by the Air Guard's ability to respond to homeland operations, security cooperation through partnerships nationwide with other countries, and its warfighting capability. On Jan. 9, 2015, the homeland operations component was tested when whiteout weather conditions caused a 193-vehicle pileup and explosion on I-94 near Battle Creek, Michigan. (Full Story)