20 MARINE CITY, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard (MING) has been assisting Michiganders throughout the pandemic and one Soldier has a unique way to assist those with hearing impairments through American Sign Language (ASL). During a recent vaccination clinic, U.S. Army Sgt. Bill Fitrakis, assigned to the 1460th Transportation Company based in Midland as a truck driver, was able to put his ASL training to use.
“I absolutely enjoy and love what I do for work,” said Fitrakis, whose civilian career is an ASL interpreter. “I reenlisted back into the MING after a 12 year break to support the vaccination effort to help save lives.”
How Joining the Michigan National Guard Boosted This Soldier’s Civilian Career
U.S. Army Pfc. Donald Mass, a shower and laundry specialist with the 464th Quartermaster Company, Michigan Army National Guard, currently serving with Task Force Spartan, a Michigan COVID-19 Vaccination Testing Team. (U.S. Air National Guard/Master. Sgt. David Eichaker) Military.com | By Master Sgt. David Eichaker
Joining the Michigan National Guard (MIARNG) was a choice that made perfect sense to Pfc. Donald Mass as he maneuvered through college in preparation for a career in law enforcement.
Mass enlisted in the MIARNG in 2018, joining the 464th Quartermaster Company as a shower and laundry specialist. Some of his duties include management and maintenance of shower operations, large-scale collapsible tank operations and mobile repair operations for various equipment.
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