Approved in July 1954, the 127th Wing’s insignia represents a rich history. With a red background bordered in gold, the wing’s motto, “We Stand Ready” anchors the badge. The three, gold fleur-de-leis on the upper right corner stand for the three squadrons constituting the wing -- the 107th, the 171st and the 172nd – and their service in the European Theater of Operations during World War II.

Today, the 107th Fighter Squadron and the 171st Air Refueling Squadron remain a part of the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan. The 172nd is a component of the 110th Airlift Wing stationed in Battle Creek, Michigan. The green saguaro cactus denotes the efforts of the 107th and 171st, both of which were fighter squadrons at the time – and their deployment to Luke Air Force Base in Arizona to conduct pilot training during the Korean Conflict. The pink apple blossom signifies the 172nd Squadron’s active-duty service at Selfridge during the same period. The bendlet, made of 5 equal lines of gold, red and blue (two gold stripes on the outside with two inner red stripes and a single blue stripe in the center) represent the three original squadrons of the wing. An earlier version of the shield featured the wing motto, “We Stand Ready,” in Latin, “Parati Stamus.”

The 127th Wing's mission is to provide trained, equipped and motivated airlift, fighter, combat weather and support resources serving the community, state and nation.