With protests and the National Guard in Los Angeles, I can see why tanks on trucks headed toward Grand Rapids may be alarming.

Are Tank Bases Active in Grand Rapids?

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I bet it costs a fortune to ship a tank, but, we as American citizens are footing the bill. Some tanks were spotted on the back of trailers headed toward Grand Rapids, and it got me thinking: Are there any bases in the area that would have tanks?

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The US Army and the US Marine Corps Reserves in Grand Rapids are not active tank bases. There is a US Army Reserve facility in Muskegon that could potentially house or train personnel involved with tanks, but it is not listed as an official tank base.

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So, where are those M1 Abrams tanks going that were spotted heading toward Grand Rapids?

Why Are Tanks Heading Toward Grand Rapids? Here’s What Locals Think

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Recently, a poster on the Grand Rapids Reddit page reported spotting M1 Abrams Tanks on trucks heading toward Grand Rapids. Locals chimed in on where they believe the tanks were headed.

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I thought the same. I have been driving to and from work on US 131 for nearly 8 years now, and I see military vehicles heading north for training in the warmer months.

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This post was probably not helpful, but it did make me laugh.

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There are definitely tank trails in Grayling where the National Guard holds training. Many years ago, I was playing in a band in Grayling and met a female sergeant who took me for a ride in an Army tank, and it was one of the coolest things I had ever done because of a gig.

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Sounds like this guy knows what he's talking about, so I think we know where the tanks were going.

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Let's hope this poster is completely wrong.

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