Detroit Light Guard

Detroit Light Guard
Active1830–present
CountryUnited States
AllegianceMichigan
BranchMichigan Army National Guard
Garrison/HQDetroit
Nickname(s)Tigers
Motto(s)Let the Drum Beat
ColorsBlue and Gold

The Detroit Light Guard is a military formation in the United States Army, Michigan Army National Guard that has served in many functions since its creation in 1830, including state duties, and even overseas combat. It is survived today in the US Army's 1225th Corps Support Battalion. The Light Guard's nickname, the "Tigers," is the origin of the name of the Detroit Tigers baseball team.[1]

  1. ^ Bak, Richard (1998). A Place for Summer: A Narrative History of Tiger Stadium. pp. 46–49.