| Michigan Militia | |
|---|---|
 Patch worn by members of the militia | |
| Leaders | Norman Olson (1994–1995)[1] Lynn Van Huizen (1996–1998)[1] Joe Pilchack (1998–1999)[2] Ron Gaydosh (2000)[3] Gordon Dean (2001)[4] Clint Dare (2002–2009)[5] Aubrey Stevens (2009–2010) Greg Sequin (2010–2011) Matt Savino (2011–2015) Myra Tasiemski (2015–present)[6] |
| Dates of operation | 1994–present |
| Headquarters | Michigan, United States |
| Active regions | Michigan, United States |
| Ideology | Survivalism American Constitutionalism Militia constitutionalism[7] Millennialism (factions)[7] |
| Size | Several hundred[8] |
| Part of | American militia movement Constitutional militia movement |
The Michigan Militia is a paramilitary Michigan-based organization founded in 1994 by Norman Olson, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.[9] The group was formed in response to perceived encroachments by the federal government on the rights of citizens. It is part of the wider American militia movement.[10]
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- ^ "Change of Command of the Michigan Militia". christian-identity.net.
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churchillwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Militia draws distinction between groups". New York Times. 31 March 2010.
- ^ Mariani 1998, pp. 122–123, 125.
- ^ Mariani 1998, p. 122: "The Michigan Militia was created in 1994 as an organizational structure for the growing militia or 'patriot' movement."