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Status and Demographic Content

State Details

Latest Status
Occupational Licensure Interstate Compacts (Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact): Michigan Bill Introduced
Demographic Data

State residents include:

  • 4,715 active-duty service members
  • 1,854 active-duty spouses
  • 3,505 active-duty children
    • 2,252 children in K-12
  • 20,356 National Guard and reserve members
  • 8,484 National Guard and reserve spouses
  • 13,543 National Guard and reserve children
    • 8,778 children in K-12

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2025

Regional Liaison

  • Shane Preston
    Great Lakes Regional Liaison
    Great Lakes Region
    IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
    EMAIL
    Mr. Preston became Great Lakes region liaison in 2022. Prior to joining the DSLO, he worked at the Michigan State Capitol. Mr. Preston is a U.S. Marine combat veteran and graduate from Michigan State University College of Law.

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State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities
See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Emeritus Priorities

No priorities are currently in this status.