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
Oct. 4, 2024 Military and Family Readiness: Provide, Guide, Empower Joining the Michigan Air National Guard is like joining a family. From the wild uncle who makes family get togethers entertaining, to the brother or sister that can be relied on for anything, Guard members never go through life alone. The Military and Family Readiness Center at Selfridge Air
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. 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.
June 24, 2024 Maintainers, special operations troops team up, innovate training Conversation abruptly stopped as ten Air National Guardsmen looked skyward while two A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft dropped simulated bombs and fired Gatling guns with a familiar, “BRRT,” at the Grayling Air Gunnery Range on May 21, 2024. The Airmen, members of the 127th Wing’s agile combat