Dec. 8, 2024 Wing awards outstanding Airmen, employees Leadership and Airmen of the 127th Wing honored the unit’s 2024 Outstanding Airmen of the Year on Dec. 8, 2024.“This ceremony is our opportunity to highlight some of our team’s outstanding achievements from the past year and discuss our way forward,” said Brig. Gen. Matthew Brancato, commander of
Oct. 16, 2024 KC-135 unit reunites after dispersed operations GWINN, Mich.- Airpower returned to the skies over northern Michigan this summer, when the Michigan Air National Guard’s 127th Wing temporarily relocated to the Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport, formally known as K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, restoring military flight operations to the region. A group
Sept. 12, 2024 Runway repairs, deployment relocate Selfridge jets Residents near Selfridge Air National Guard Base noticed less air traffic this summer after approximately 350 Airmen assigned to the 127th Wing’s A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft mission deployed to an undisclosed location in late June. In addition, a runway repair project that began in mid-July,
Sept. 12, 2024 September is National Preparedness Month As we mark National Preparedness Month this September, it is a great reminder for all of us to evaluate our readiness—both in our personal lives and on duty. The Air Force’s "Be Ready" program offers a wealth of resources designed to help Airmen and their families stay prepared for any emergencies,
Sept. 5, 2024 127th Wing Defenders Field Training at Home SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mich. — Defenders from the 127th Security Forces Squadron at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, completed a field training exercise to enhance skills in airfield defense, both at home, and in the deployed environments.The five-day exercise began August
Aug. 27, 2024 Wing supports Hajj pilgrimage Imagine getting a new job, then asking for extended time off in the first six months. For many people this would be unthinkable, but not for Aichetou Haidara, a command support squadron Human Resources Specialist for the 127th Mission Support Group, Michigan National Guard. She felt comfortable
Aug. 16, 2024 Airmen train in casualty evacuation process In the era of great power competition, the ability to care and transport patients will be an essential task for our joint force. Northern Strike 24-2 is exercising this capability through the 127th Medical Group’sen route patient staging system.From Aug. 11-13, Selfridge Air National Guard Base’s
July 8, 2024 Michigan Guard, Latvia Collaborate on Airfield Capabilities LIELFVARDE, Latvia - Airmen from the Michigan Air National Guard are on a critical mission in Latvia during the first two weeks of June, collaborating to bolster the capabilities of Lielvarde Airfield to manage military training airspace and defend against potential threats. The joint initiative
July 2, 2024 Runway repairs, deployment relocate Selfridge jets Residents near Selfridge Air National Guard Base will notice less air traffic this summer after approximately 350 Airmen assigned to the 127th Wing’s A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft mission deployed to an undisclosed location in late June. In addition, a runway repair project is scheduled to begin
June 26, 2024 Michigan Airmen Hone Skills in Germany Michigan Air National Guard Airmen from three career fields honed their skills during a two-week training evolution in Germany in June.