About Us

The significance of the Brodhead Naval Armory is that it is a tangible symbol of over 100 years of military, cultural, and communal identity, with strong generational, military, and family ties. It is a shared national legacy for those who served our nation with distinction, honor, and blood. 


The Brodhead Armory is our sacred home through which societal gratitude and military heritage have been transmitted and profoundly connected to our military institutions. Brodhead is designated on the National Historic Registry and the Registry of Historic Sites I Michigan. is also where that heritage will be transmitted to future generations. Brodhead Naval Armory’s Role During WWII served as a training center and barracks for naval military troops and reservists both during and after WWII. 


The Brodhead Naval Armory is no less the historical significance of the Michigan Central Train Station, where after enlisting into the military at Brodhead and Fort Wayne, enlisted men like the historical Montford Point Marines took the train to their respective duty stations around the nation.

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Our Mission

To become a world-class repository for over 100 years of Detroit's military and nautical history and to preserve Detroit’s reputation as the nation’s iconic World War “Arsenal of Democracy.”

The Brodhead Association is especially driven to establish STEM programs for K-12 students, host Detroit area JROTC Training/Events, and a skilled trades initiative, specializing in high-tech training for careers in space technology, renewable energy, cyber, government contracting, and commercial drone operations.


The Brodhead Association has the written support of well over 100 organizations, including The Montford Point Marines, Tuskegee Airmen, Air Force Association, Reserve Association of America, VFW, American Legion, Vietnam Veterans of America? and many others.

Board of Directors & Advisors

Arthur "Chip" Rohde

President

Dr. Robert B. Middleton, II

Vice President

Joan Ford

Advisor

Patrick Beard
Treasurer

Meta J. Mereday

Director

Michelle Graves

Director

Emeline King

Director

Steve Brodhead

Advisor

Charlie Merz

Advisor