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  • Pilots of the 107th Fighter Squadron step to the A-10s that they will deploy in as part of "Operation Demons to DM" on Saturday, January 9. After just six months of flying the A-10 mission from Selfridge Air National Guard Base, the 107th's "Red Devils" along with approximately 120 maintenance and support personnel, deployed to Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. There, the Michigan Guardsmen will take advantage of the ideal weather conditions to increase training tempos to prepare to upcoming missions in support of global operations.

    Unit's first A-10 deployment proves combat readiness

    A mere six months after officially taking on the A-10C Thunderbolt II flying mission, the 127th Wing successfully completed its first deployment of the jets to Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., for a winter-basing exercised dubbed "Operation Demons to DM." On February 6, all ten jets and more than 100 support personnel returned to Selfridge Air National

  • Military OneSource offers free tax filing

    Defense Department officials encourage military families to once again take advantage of the free electronic tax filing services offered through Military OneSource. People can access the H&R Block at Home program by going to Military OneSource at http://www.militaryonesource.com/ and clicking on "Tax Filing Services." More than 200,000 service
  • Chief Master Sergeant for the Air Force James A. Roy addressed approximately 360 Soldiers and Airmen at the third "Joint" Michigan National Guard Senior Noncommissioned Officer Conference Feb. 6, 2010 in Grand Rapids, Mich. Roy, a Monroe, Mich. native, represents the highest enlisted level of leadership for the Air Force. (USAF photo by MSgt. Clancey Pence)

    Chief Master Sgt. of the AF speaks to Guardsmen in home state

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy spoke to more than 360 Michigan Army and Air National Guardsmen at a senior noncommissioned officer conference at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel here Saturday.Roy, who represents the highest enlisted level of leadership in the Air Force, grew up in Monroe, Mich., and said he enjoyed the opportunity to
  • Technical Sgt. Christopher J. Anderson, 127th Security Forces, is introduced to his five-month-old daughter, Isabell at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., Feb. 12 by his wife, Kimberly, after returning from Camp Sather, Baghdad International Airport, Iraq. Anderson's duties consisted of quick reactionary force measures, perimeter security, and flight line security. Approximately 10 other security forces Airmen were greeted by family, friends and fellow Guardsmen at the Selfridge Dining Facility. (USAF photo by 2LT Anthony J. Lesterson)

    Deployment's End Brings Dad's First Visit with Guard Couple's Baby

    Nobody warned Kim Anderson about this. Oh sure, she understood what it meant to serve as an Airman in a Security Forces squadron in the Michigan Air National Guard. And she knew that the odds were high that either she or her husband Chris, who serves in the same squadron at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, might be deployed to a war zone some

  • Refuelers Refresh Military Skills

    No matter the challenge, no matter the environment, the aircraft must be ready when the commander calls for it. It is what the "O" is all about in "ORI" - the acronym for Operational Readiness Inspection.With major inspections and a possible Air Expeditionary Force tasking on the horizon, the 127th Air Refueling Group put the focus on military

  • ESGR protects service members' rights, thanks supportive employers

    Guardsmen and Reservists with civilian jobs know the importance of coordinating military duties with their civilian employers. But how can they show their appreciation to understanding employers, or how can they ensure employers respect their rights? Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve does both and more. ESGR, a Department of Defense

  • The 127th Maintenance Group takes on the Thunderbolt

    The 127th Maintenance Group gives whole new meaning to the phrase "when pigs fly". Following a conversion from the F-16 Falcon to the A-10 Thunderbolt II, commonly known as the Warthog, the 127th MXG has maintained a necessary balance of aircraft to continue with the mission. Despite technical problems such as wing cracks, re-wiring and computer
  • A Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker, sits parked on the ramp at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The 127th Air Refueling Group recently exercised their operations and maintenance functions with the assistance of several other state's Air National Guardsmen in preparation for upcoming inspections. The refueling mission is relatively new to the 127th Wing, recently converting from C-130s to KC-135s in 2008. (Photo by John S. Swanson, 127th Public Affairs)

    127th ARG gets training support from Air Guard community

    The 127th Air Refueling Group, Michigan Air National Guard, welcomed personnel from six out-of-state Air National Guard units to evaluate a readiness exercise during their January drill weekend.This exercise is one of four such exercises the group will face this year, along with support personnel from several other units in the wing. It is normal

  • Personnel Office Enlists CHRIS To Aid in Force Management

    With the enlistment of CHRIS, Selfridge commanders will be better able to manage and shape the 127th Wing's work force.But CHRIS is no slick-sleeve new recruit. It is the Command Human Resources Intelligence System, a relatively new personnel tracking and management software tool being tested at Selfridge and a few other Air National Guard

  • AAFES Sweepstakes Offers Shoppers Opportunity to ‘Go Country’

    The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Dr. Pepper have teamed up to offer a boot-scootin', star-studded weekend getaway for one lucky shopper or a chance to win one of ten acoustic guitars. The Dr. Pepper Academy of Country Music (ACM) sweepstakes features a grand prize of a trip for two to Las Vegas from Apr. 17-19 for the 45th Annual ACM
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