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
Aug. 22, 2014 Slocum selected to lead 127th Wing Col. John D. Slocum from the Air National Guard Readiness Center has been selected as the next commander of the 127th Wing, Michigan Air National Guard.As commander of the 127th Wing, Slocum will also provide overall support and services to 44 tenant organizations, including all branches of the
Aug. 19, 2014 100 miles and counting for Selfridge Airman A Selfridge Airman recently completed the Burning River 100-mile Endurance Run. Staff Sgt. Lukas Fisher, a member of the 127th Wing Inspector General office, completed the race coordinated by Western Reserve Racing, on Aug. 3, 2014. The run started in Cleveland on Aug. 2 and ended in Akron, Ohio the
Aug. 17, 2014 Korean War aces gave Selfridge new nickname - Home of the MiG killers (Part of an ongoing series of stories, highlighting key figures and events in Air Force history with a connection to Selfridge Air National Guard Base.) When the names of more than a third of the initial American aces of the Korean War were compared, one thing was found to be in common. All had
Aug. 8, 2014 Safety key for Selfridge Open House success Safety preparations for thousands of visitors anticipated next month are continuous here this summer.In Selfridge's planning of this year's Open House and Air Show, to be held Sept. 6-7, numerous safety measures and emergency management preparations are being reviewed, practiced, and upgraded, if