About 127th Wing
Flying two aircraft missions and supporting three commands, the 127th Wing is one of the most complex units in the U.S. Air Force. As a component of the Michigan Air National Guard, the Wing has a dual state and federal role, serving both at home and abroad. Comprised of more than 1,400 Airmen, the 127th Wing has served as the command unit for Selfridge Air National Guard Base since 1971, overseeing a joint installation, home to units of the Navy, Air Force, Army, Marines, National Guard, Border Patrol, Customs and Border Protection and Coast Guard.
127th Wing Mission
The mission of the 127th Wing is to provide trained, equipped and motivated air refueling, fighter and support resources serving the community, state and nation. It is our vision that the 127th Wing be the best-led; most efficient; effective; and adaptable, organization in the United States Air Force.
Area of Responsibility
The 127th Wing reports to three major commands: Air Combat Command, Air Mobility Command and the National Guard. Assigned to the Michigan National Guard, the 127th Wing stands ready to answer the state and nation’s call.
127th Wing History
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1917
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First organized as the 107th Aero Squadron, the unit was deactivated after WWI. |
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1925
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The 107th Aero Squadron was reactivated as the 107th Observation Squadron - comprised of 20 officers and 90 enlisted Airmen. |
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WWII
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The 107th Observation Squadron was sent to England where they flew combat support and reconnaissance missions during D-Day and through the end of the European conflict. |
| 1943 |
The 127th Wing's now, 171st Air Refueling Squadron, was activated as the 374th Fighter Squadron on Feb. 10, 1943. During WWII, they flew the P-47 Thunderbolt bomber escort mission in Europe. |
| 1946 |
After WWII concluded, the 374th FS was designated as the 171st Fighter Squadron and assigned to the Michigan Air National Guard.
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| 1951 |
On Mar. 5, the 171st Fighter Squadron was designated as the 171st Training Squadron and activated to serve as a pilot training unit in Arizona. They returned to Michigan ANG in 1952 where they were designated as the 171st Fighter-Bomber Squadron.
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| 1971 |
The Air Force gave Selfridge Air Force Base over to the Michigan National Guard. Where the 127th Wing continues to host Selfridge Air National Guard Base as the command unit today.
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| 1972 |
171st TRS was designated as the 171st Fighter Interceptor Squadron and began flying the F-106 Delta Dart. and the unit became known as the "Six Pack," a moniker it retains today.
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| 1994 |
171st Airlift Squadron established when the unit began flying the C-130 Hercules cargo-transport mission.
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| 2001 |
After the 9/11 terror attacks, the 107th Fighter Squadron flew air superiority patrols over the Detroit region in the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
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| 2004 |
The 107th Fighter Squadron was the first to fly the F-16 from a base inside Iraq.
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| 2008 |
The 171st Air Refueling Squadron was established when the unit began flying the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft.
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| 2009 |
107th Fighter Squadron began flying the the A-10 Thunderbolt II mission. |
Contact Information
127th Wing Public Affairs
127.wg.127.wg.pa.org@us.af.mil
(586) 239-5576
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