The Michigan Naval Militia was founded in 1893.[1] It is currently[when?] an unorganized naval militia of the U.S. state and is recognized as a component of the militia of Michigan.[2] The Michigan Naval Militia, along with the Michigan National Guard and the Michigan Volunteer Defense Force, exists as one of the military components of Michigan's organized militia.
- ^ "TBT: Michigan Naval Militia onboard the USS Yosemite". Fox Television Stations, Inc. 9 July 2015. Retrieved 30 July 2015.
- ^ "33.9 Naval militia; separate from land force". Michigan Legislature Official Website. Retrieved 30 July 2015.