Oct. 23, 2014 Airman returns from Djibouti; 570 Selfridge Airmen deployed in FY14 A Michigan Airman has recently returned after four months of duty in east Africa.Staff Sgt. Nick Gucwa worked as a vehicle mechanic and quality assurance technician while assigned to AFRICOM at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti. Gucwa is a member of the 127th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Selfridge Air
Oct. 16, 2014 Selfridge makes switch in jet fuel usage The 127th Wing and Selfridge Air National Guard Base are among the latest military bases to make a change in its jet fuel, moving away from a fuel blend specifically made for military use to a civilian grade fuel."The change for us is essentially unnoticeable," said Master Sgt. Eric Henderson, fuels
Oct. 14, 2014 Safeguarding your digital footprint Social media is a great resource for Airmen and their families to share information and stay connected to relatives at home and abroad.Although many depend on these wonderful tools, recent events have encouraged us to re-evaluate our digital footprint to ensure our personal and professional
Oct. 14, 2014 Rann, commander in 1970s, dies A former commander of the 127th Tactical Fighter Wing has died. Brig. Gen. Richard A. Rann, who led the wing in the middle 1970s and then served as assistant adjutant general for air, died Oct. 9, in Charlotte, Mich.Rann, 90, led the 127th TFW for about 18 months in 1974 and 1975 before becoming
Oct. 9, 2014 AGE shop relies on ‘well-rounded mechanics’ to keep equipment humming Sometimes in the Air Force, it pays to be a specialist. But the workshop on the far east side of the aircraft parking ramp at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, where the AGE Airmen work, isn't one of those places."You really have to be a generalist," explained Staff Sgt. Michael Shoff, who has
Sept. 17, 2014 Michigan Airmen Engage at Green Flag-East On any job, knowing how to speak the lingo is critical. With that in mind, about 150 Michigan Airmen will spend the next two weeks brushing up on their "Army-ese." The Airmen from Selfridge Air National Guard Base are participating in Green Flag-East, the U.S. military's most intense air-to-ground
Sept. 11, 2014 Combat history summaries added to 127th Wing web site The early combat history of the Michigan Air National Guard is re-capped in a series of short summary reports recently created by the 127th Wing. Summaries of the assignments, mobilizations and related actions of Michigan Citizen-Airmen during World War I, World War II and the Korean War are
Sept. 7, 2014 14 Airmen Take Enlistment Oath at Selfridge Open House Standing before a crowd of thousands, 14 young men and women promised on Saturday to defend the U.S. and Michigan constitutions.All of the 14 are now Student Flight members of the Michigan Air National Guard's 127th Wing, which is based at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The 14 people were sworn
Sept. 5, 2014 Selfridge Open House: Helpful tips for aviation photography: The long-awaited 2014 Selfridge Open House & Air Show is finally upon us. The Selfridge Air Show is the perfect place to practice some of your photography skills. The following tips will help capture some spectacular images.Without commenting on camera brand preferences, the following tips will
Aug. 28, 2014 Selfridge Open House Sept. 6-7 Dozens of military aircraft, ground vehicles and informational displays are being readied for the 2014 Selfridge Open House and Air Show, to be Sept. 6 and 7 at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The Selfridge Open House is the largest public military display in the state of Michigan, with equipment