March 2, 2014 Michigan Security Forces Airmen Return Home About 50 Security Forces Airmen from the Michigan Air National Guard returned home on Sunday, following a six month deployment to southwest Asia. The Airmen were assigned to a variety of duties while deploying, primarily serving as part of the security force at an air base in support of Operation
Feb. 24, 2014 Airman Finds Direction and Belonging in the Michigan ANG (Part of a series of stories about Michigan Air National Guard Airmen originally from different countries.)Born and raised in the Philippines, Airman 1st Class Sarah Adams decided to travel to Michigan to attend college. Her parents were American missionaries who lived in the Philippines for about
Feb. 24, 2014 An Airman - and Now a Citizen (Part of a series of stories about Michigan Air National Guard Airman originally from different countries.)Anyone who has even been through basic training knows one thing for certain - when the military training instructor calls out your name for something special, it can't be good. But at the
Feb. 24, 2014 Airman Joins ANG to Say 'Thank You' to America (Part of a series of stories about Michigan Air National Guard Airman originally from different countries.)Like many new enlistees in the Michigan Air National Guard, Airman 1st Class Elvira Shani considers the Air Force to be a part of her family. For Shani, having an Air Force family is extra
Feb. 24, 2014 Airmen From Around the World Find Home in Michigan ANG (Part of a series of stories about Michigan Air National Guard Airman originally from different countries.)Every Airman has a story. In fact, says Airman 1st Class Sarah Adams, one of the best things about the Air Force is that every Airman has a unique story. "Everyone is from a different place,
Feb. 21, 2014 Selfridge traffic patterns to change Drivers on the grounds of Selfridge Air National Guard Base should be watchful of new traffic patterns taking effect at the end of the month.Birch and Wagner Avenues, the one-way streets on either side of the Base Dining Facility, will change direction in order to better accommodate ongoing Air
Feb. 11, 2014 Concealed Carry Licenses Not Valid on Selfridge Michigan is a gun-friendly state. Statewide, there are 426,000 active Concealed Pistol Licenses, according to a Michigan State Police report released January 7. In Macomb County alone, there are 38,000 active CPLs. And those who prefer to open carry don't even need a license to do so. While open and
Feb. 9, 2014 Mapley Enjoys Life on the Court & in the Guard The Michigan Air National Guard scores with one hoops-playing Airman. A college basketball player in his civilian life, Airman 1st Class Andrew Mapley has also been serving for the past three years in the Michigan Air National Guard. He works as a structural Journeyman in the 127th Civil Engineer
Feb. 7, 2014 Heaton, Barton Win ANG Honors Public Affairs Airmen from Michigan's 127th Wing earned top honors in the annual National Guard Media Contest.Technical Sgt. Dan Heaton was named the Air Force Print Journalist of the Year for the second consecutive year by the National Guard in the contest, which considered a portfolio selected
Feb. 6, 2014 Golf Gate To Open Feb. 14 The entrance to Selfridge off North River Road in Harrison Township, or the Golf Gate, will reopen on Friday, February 14, for regular operating hours, 5:30 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. daily, and closed on federal holidays. The Joy Road Gate, which has been available during the closure of the Golf Gate,