March 11, 2014 Chief focuses on key ‘Aim Points’ Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling is the 11th command chief of the Air National Guard. In his position, Hotaling is responsible for matters influencing the health, morale and welfare of the roughly 90,000 enlisted Airmen in the Air National Guard and their families.Hotaling began his career as a
March 11, 2014 Hotaling: Renew commitment to the' Profession of Arms' The top enlisted Airman in the Air National Guard called on his fellow Airmen at Selfridge Air National Guard Base to re-focus themselves on their profession, during a trip to Michigan in March. Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling, the command chief of the Air National Guard, told the Airmen of the
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